Causes of Incontinence in Dogs

When spaying a dog, especially at a very young age, the hormones needed for other bodily functions may be in short supply. In a very healthy dog, needed hormones will be manufactured in other body parts.

When there is a lack of hormones, the muscles needed to keep the urine in the body just don't work properly. What can you do? There are some natural things that can help at the bottom of this page.

Well at least I know now that those allergies can be cured by nutrition and natural dog remedies without side effects. Please only use cortisone or any other steroids for acute situations only while you search for a cure for the real problem.

Dog kidney problems can also cause incontinence. The most common signs are the combination of; excessive thirst, excessive urination and dehydration.

To check for dog dehydration do the skin test on the neck. Use a gentle pinch and pull of the skin and let go. If it doesn't go back immediately, try again. The longer it takes to go back to normal, the more dehydrated the dog.

Your veterinarian may choose to give intravenous fluids in this case to help detoxify the blood. (To understand kidney function, see link below titled Canine Health Problems.)

For an incontinence cure you may want to use an herbal or homeopathic remedy.

A homeopathic remedy you can buy online through HomeoPet is called Leaks No More. You put 10 drops in your dog's water bowl. There are no side effects and it is tasteless.

An excellent Chinese Herbal product called Incontinence Support is sold through vets only at this point.

Check at your local health store for other options.

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