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The Seven Most Common Dog Incontinence Causes
Dog incontinence causes can be broad ranging and impact pets from young puppies to those of advanced age. The condition itself is best described as the involuntary passing of urine. Nevertheless, the largest demographic are dogs of advanced age struggling with a condition of some sort such as diabetes or Cushing’s (a pituitary disorder).
For those of us who have been had one of our beloved pets unable to control urine flow finding answers first starts with learning more about dog incontinence causes. Why don’t we get right down to business with the seven most common dog incontinence causes.
*Advancing age: Sadly, both ourselves and our pets grow older and one of the conditions that often accompanies aging is incontinence. Some of the reasons for age related incontinence in dogs are disease, dementia/senility, a weakened bladder, and weakened sphincter control.
*Severe arthritis and joint problems: If joint problems cause pain and interfere with mobility your pet may lose control simply because they can’t make it to the area reserved for urination.
*Infection of the bladder: When a bladder infection is present water consumption increases and urination increases. This combination often leads to uncontrolled urination.
*Stones/Uroliths: If there is partial blockage of the urethra it can cause a dog to become incontinent. Sometimes stones will pass, other times they can be dissolved through diet or medication, and in the worst case scenarios surgery might be the only option.
*Defects at birth: The most common of these is a defect in involving the tube or tubes that transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder. The veterinary term for this condition is ectopic ureter. This condition is common in females, and often seen in specific breeds such as Terriers and Labrador Retrievers.
*Hormone responsive incontinence: This condition is seem most often in spayed female dogs. While this may be the case neutered male dogs are not immune. The most recognizable symptoms is urine leakage during sleep or rest.
*Brain or spinal cord diseases: A dog with these types of diseases may leak urine. These are complicated problems which normally produce additional symptoms.
Additionally, just as wide ranging as dog incontinence causes are the wide array of treatments, which can be as simple and affordable as a home remedy such as a homeopathic UTI or bladder supplement or as complex and expensive as a specialized surgical procedure.
Also, there world of doggy diapers has come a long way in recent years, and can help prevent the constant clean up duty that quite often accompanies loss of urine control in pets.
About the Author
Rob Hawkins is an enthusiastic advocate for the use of natural health products and natural living with over 10 years experience in the field.
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