Dog Incontinence Advice

[rsole]

Hi All,

Have an old jack russell who despite being blind and deaf (until he hears the fridge door open!), gets along just fine. Only problem is that he has very slight incontinence when he sleeps. Even if we take him out loads, he is prone to leaking. It wakes him up and he's immediately ashamed, but when he's awake he always asks to go out. Any advice or recommendations as to any supplements or medication that might help would be gratefully received.

Currently we're just operating on lots of trips outside, monitoring water intake before bed and no salty snacks or such like.

Thanks

[rsole]

bexVN said:

Have you spoken to your vet. First thing to probably do is get a urine sample just to ensure there is no medical reason for it.

Most drugs for incontinence are usually for female dogs (due to hormone related incontinence.) however they can occ help males but you'd need to talk to your vet about these options.

I was looking after my parents elderly dog (also practically deaf and blind) he suddenly started leaking at night. No probes with urine or kidneys etc. I started getting up at 3am to let him out and this worked. We were lucky as it seems to have stopped as quick as it started!!

You should not restrict his water as this could be very harmful to his kidneys (or if he is becoming diabetic) . It may be worth getting his kidneys checked with a blood test. He may be having to drink more than he used to which is mow causing the night time leaking.

This is a couple of possible but the first thing to do is get him checked over and really importantly get his urine tested.

Edited by bexVN on Sunday 27th January 10:06

Thanks Bex

[rsole]

Thanks for all the advice...