Spay incontinence, also known as urethral incompetence, is a condition in which a female dog has bladder control issues during her lifetime.Overall female dogs that are spaying have higher rates of bladder control issues than those that aren't, so there's a debate about whether early or later sex makes a difference.Bladder control issues can be treated in most cases.It will take some action on your part to get your dog veterinary care and some veterinary expertise to treat the condition.
Step 1: Take your dog to the vet.
Bladder control needs to be addressed by a vet.Bladder leakage can be a symptom of a variety of health problems, so it's important to have a vet diagnose the problem.Many people think that urinary incontinence is a normal part of an older dog.Many cases of incontinence can be treated with medication or surgery.
Step 2: Other causes of incontinence should be ruled out.
Other causes of bladder leakage need to be ruled out in order to diagnose incontinence.X-rays and ultra sound technology are used to identify underlying causes.If no cause is found, the urethra is tested to rule out physical abnormality.
Step 3: Give your dog medicine.
Follow your doctor's suggestions.If a diagnosis of incontinence is made, your vet will prescribe either estrogen orPPA.Your vet may prescribe a combination of the two if one of them doesn't work on its own.These medications can have side effects.A lack of appetite can be caused by PPA.Estrogen can affect reproduction and bone marrow production.These side effects should be avoided if your dog is given the correct dose.
Step 4: Consider having surgery.
There are surgical options that can be used if your dog's incontinence isn't eliminated with medication.The urethra can be moved with injections, implants, or tacking surgeries.Long-term effectiveness of surgery is not good.A majority of dogs have bladder control issues within a year.
Step 5: An ectopic ureter can be treated.
The treatment will be different if your dog is diagnosed with this problem.An ectopic ureter is a physical abnormality that causes the bladder to leak in some dogs.An ectopic is being treated.Depending on what the surgeon thinks will be the most successful, the ureter can be reattached to the bladder or removed altogether.A symptom of an ectopic ureter is a constant small release of urine.A dog with a constantly damp rear end is usually this.
Step 6: A bladder or urinary tract infection can be treated.
An infections in the urinary system can cause bladder leakage in a dog.This health issue can be treated quickly and easily.A round of antibiotics will be prescribed if your dog has a bladder or urinary tract infection.A urine culture can be used to diagnose a urinary tract infection.Your dog's urine will be tested for the presence ofbacteria.A cyst in the bladder can be caused by a stone.
Step 7: Other diseases can cause incontinence.
Accidental urination can be caused by a disease that causes your dog to drink too much water.If your dog is drinking more than normal, it may not be able to hold the amount of urine it is producing.Discuss how much your dog is drinking with your vet.Talk to your vet about what is causing your dog's thirst.This kind of thirst can be caused by a variety of conditions.