{"id":10929,"date":"2022-08-31T06:42:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T06:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/"},"modified":"2022-09-01T11:11:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T11:11:29","slug":"why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog leak urine when lying down?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/#Why_does_my_dog_leak_urine_when_lying_down\" title=\"Why does my dog leak urine when lying down?\">Why does my dog leak urine when lying down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/#How_do_I_treat_my_dogs_urine_leakage\" title=\"How do I treat my dogs urine leakage?\">How do I treat my dogs urine leakage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_incontinent_of_urine\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly incontinent of urine?\">Why is my dog suddenly incontinent of urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/#Is_it_normal_for_female_dogs_to_leak_urine\" title=\"Is it normal for female dogs to leak urine?\">Is it normal for female dogs to leak urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_leaking_urine\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from leaking urine?\">How do you stop a dog from leaking urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/#Why_is_my_female_dog_dripping_pee\" title=\"Why is my female dog dripping pee?\">Why is my female dog dripping pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_leaking_urine\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop leaking urine?\">How do I get my dog to stop leaking urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/#Why_is_my_dog_leaking_urine_when_she_lays_down\" title=\"Why is my dog leaking urine when she lays down?\">Why is my dog leaking urine when she lays down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/#How_do_you_treat_incontinence_in_dogs_naturally\" title=\"How do you treat incontinence in dogs naturally?\">How do you treat incontinence in dogs naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/#Can_you_fix_urinary_incontinence_in_dogs\" title=\"Can you fix urinary incontinence in dogs?\">Can you fix urinary incontinence in dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_leak_urine_when_lying_down\"><\/span>Why does my dog leak urine when lying down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, what causes dogs to leak when they are lying down? While many different factors can cause urinary incontinence in dogs, some of the most common reasons include <b>urinary tract infections, bladder infections, spaying (for female dogs), and old age.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do you stop involuntary urination in dogs?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_treat_my_dogs_urine_leakage\"><\/span>How do I treat my dogs urine leakage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treating urinary incontinence requires <b>medications that strengthen the muscles and nerves that control urination, such as phenylpropanolamine. For spayed females, adding some hormones back (generally estrogen in the form of DES or diethylstilbestrol) may be the key.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W_anN-xCx-Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_incontinent_of_urine\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly incontinent of urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several medical conditions can result in inappropriate urination or urinary incontinence in a dog: <b>Urinary tract infection. Uroliths (urinary bladder stones) Excessive drinking of water (which can be caused by diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism or Cushing&#8217;s disease, diabetes insipidus, and kidney failure)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_female_dogs_to_leak_urine\"><\/span>Is it normal for female dogs to leak urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Urinary incontinence, or the involuntary passing of urine, is a fairly common problem in dogs. It is usually caused by a medical condition, and your dog likely is not aware it&#8217;s happening. Although it can happen at any age, <b>it is more common in middle- to senior-aged dogs and females<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_leaking_urine\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from leaking urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Management of Urinary Incontinence in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using doggie diapers.<\/li>\n<li>Walking the dog more frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Using waterproof pads under their bedding.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining proper hygiene to prevent skin infection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_female_dog_dripping_pee\"><\/span>Why is my female dog dripping pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes of Leaking Urine in Dogs <b>Urinary tract infection &#8211; UTIs can cause irritation and inflammation and result in urine dribbling or incontinence. Bladder stones &#8211; Uroliths or bladder stones can cause urinary issues including incontinence. Medication side effects &#8211; Various medications may cause your dog to leak urine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_leaking_urine\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop leaking urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Management of Urinary Incontinence in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using doggie diapers.<\/li>\n<li>Walking the dog more frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Using waterproof pads under their bedding.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining proper hygiene to prevent skin infection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_leaking_urine_when_she_lays_down\"><\/span>Why is my dog leaking urine when she lays down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, what causes dogs to leak when they are lying down? While many different factors can cause urinary incontinence in dogs, some of the most common reasons include <b>urinary tract infections, bladder infections, spaying (for female dogs), and old age.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-194022 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-is-my-dog-leaking-urine-when-she-lays-down.jpg\" alt=\"Why is my dog leaking urine when she lays down?\" width=\"810\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-is-my-dog-leaking-urine-when-she-lays-down.jpg 810w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-is-my-dog-leaking-urine-when-she-lays-down-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-is-my-dog-leaking-urine-when-she-lays-down-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_incontinence_in_dogs_naturally\"><\/span>How do you treat incontinence in dogs naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Natural Incontinence Remedies Procedure in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phytoestrogens. There are plant derived estrogens used to treat spay-related incontinence.<\/li>\n<li>Corn Silk. Some people use corn silk both as a supportive treatment and as a remedy.<\/li>\n<li>Saw Palmetto. This herb works as anti-inflammatory.<\/li>\n<li>Sang Piao Xiao San.<\/li>\n<li>Acupuncture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_fix_urinary_incontinence_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can you fix urinary incontinence in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the cause of your dog&#8217;s incontinence is determined, <b>your veterinarian will customize a treatment. The most common form of treatment is a daily medication. Medications for incontinence are up to 95 percent effective and completely resolve the urine leakage for most affected patients.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cXj2Y2u0PGk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog leak urine when lying down?How do I treat my dogs urine leakage?Why is my dog suddenly incontinent of urine?Is it normal for female dogs to leak urine?How do you stop a dog from leaking urine?Why is my female dog dripping pee?How do I get my dog to stop&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194027,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down-3.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10929"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10929"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10929\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194023,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10929\/revisions\/194023"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194027"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10929"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10929"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}