{"id":189899,"date":"2022-08-31T05:50:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T05:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-09-01T10:52:11","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T10:52:11","slug":"how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you stop involuntary urination in dogs?"},"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\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_stop_involuntary_urination_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you stop involuntary urination in dogs?\">How do you stop involuntary urination in dogs?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#Why_is_my_dog_losing_control_of_her_bladder\" title=\"Why is my dog losing control of her bladder?\">Why is my dog losing control of her bladder?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#Can_urinary_incontinence_in_dogs_be_treated\" title=\"Can urinary incontinence in dogs be treated?\">Can urinary incontinence in dogs be treated?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#Why_is_my_dog_peeing_without_control\" title=\"Why is my dog peeing without control?\">Why is my dog peeing without control?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#Why_is_my_dog_peeing_herself\" title=\"Why is my dog peeing herself?\">Why is my dog peeing herself?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#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\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_leak_pee_when_sleeping\" title=\"Why does my dog leak pee when sleeping?\">Why does my dog leak pee when sleeping?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#Why_is_my_female_dog_leaking_urine\" title=\"Why is my female dog leaking urine?\">Why is my female dog leaking urine?<\/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\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#Why_has_my_dog_suddenly_become_incontinent\" title=\"Why has my dog suddenly become incontinent?\">Why has my dog suddenly become incontinent?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_cant_control_their_bladder\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog can&#8217;t control their bladder?\">What does it mean when a dog can&#8217;t control their bladder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#When_should_I_worry_about_dog_incontinence\" title=\"When should I worry about dog incontinence?\">When should I worry about dog incontinence?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#Why_is_my_female_dog_suddenly_peeing_in_the_house\" title=\"Why is my female dog suddenly peeing in the house?\">Why is my female dog suddenly peeing in the house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_fix_urinary_incontinence_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you fix urinary incontinence in dogs?\">How do you fix urinary incontinence in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#Can_urinary_incontinence_be_cured_in_dogs\" title=\"Can urinary incontinence be cured in dogs?\">Can urinary incontinence be cured in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_incontinence\" title=\"Should I take my dog to the vet for incontinence?\">Should I take my dog to the vet for incontinence?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#What_do_vets_prescribe_for_incontinence\" title=\"What do vets prescribe for incontinence?\">What do vets prescribe for incontinence?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#What_causes_a_dog_to_urinate_uncontrollably\" title=\"What causes a dog to urinate uncontrollably?\">What causes a dog to urinate uncontrollably?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_cant_control_their_pee\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog can&#8217;t control their pee?\">What does it mean when a dog can&#8217;t control their pee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_treat_incontinence_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat incontinence in dogs?\">How do you treat incontinence in dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_involuntary_urination_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you stop involuntary urination in dogs?<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<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-leak-urine-when-lying-down\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why does my dog leak urine when lying down?<\/a><\/p>\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><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q1GdQuH3RWM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_losing_control_of_her_bladder\"><\/span>Why is my dog losing control of her bladder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In senior dogs, there are many potential causes for loss of bladder control. Some of the more common are <b>hormonal imbalance, weak bladder sphincter tone, urinary tract infections possibly involving stones, and spinal injuries or degeneration<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_urinary_incontinence_in_dogs_be_treated\"><\/span>Can urinary incontinence in dogs be treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>FDA approves new once-a-day treatment for urinary incontinence in dogs. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week approved Proin ER (phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride extended release), a tablet for the control of urinary incontinence in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_peeing_without_control\"><\/span>Why is my dog peeing without control?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes of Lack of Bladder Control in Dogs This occurs as a result of <b>urinary tract infection, inflammation, hormone responsive urinary incontinence, a prostatic disease for male dogs and a vestibulovaginal anomaly in female dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_peeing_herself\"><\/span>Why is my dog peeing herself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most canine incontinence is caused by: <b>A urinary tract infection (usually a bladder infection) A weak bladder sphincter (common in aging female dogs) Excessive water consumption.<\/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_does_my_dog_leak_pee_when_sleeping\"><\/span>Why does my dog leak pee when sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When asleep, <b>all of your dog&#8217;s muscles are totally relaxed, including the urethra which is the muscle that keeps urine inside their bladder. Although there may not be a large amount of urine, female dogs often urinate just a few drops in their sleep, which is still enough to make your dog prone to urinary infections.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hepper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dog-pee-on-wooden-floor_New-Africa_Shutterstock.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Leaking Urine All of a Sudden? Here's What To Do! (Vet Answer) (With Free Shipping) | Hepper Modern Cat Furniture\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_female_dog_leaking_urine\"><\/span>Why is my female dog leaking urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_has_my_dog_suddenly_become_incontinent\"><\/span>Why has my dog suddenly become incontinent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What causes urinary incontinence in dogs? Pets can be incontinent for many reasons, including <b>abnormalities in parts of the brain and spinal cord that control bladder function, birth defects, and disease. As pets age, they may become incontinent because muscles that hold urine in the bladder weaken.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_cant_control_their_bladder\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog can&#8217;t control their bladder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Urinary Incontinence in Dogs. Dogs are sometimes unable to control their bladder activity, <b>a medical condition that is often caused by an impaired bladder, or from an obstruction in the bladder. This disorder is medically referred to as incontinence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_worry_about_dog_incontinence\"><\/span>When should I worry about dog incontinence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Tell-Tale Signs of Senior Dog Incontinence <b>Damp legs particularly if your dog is a long haired breed. A persistent smell of urine, either on your dog or round their bedding. Scalding on the skin, from where your dog&#8217;s been in constant contact with urine. An increased tendency to lick around the back end.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_female_dog_suddenly_peeing_in_the_house\"><\/span>Why is my female dog suddenly peeing in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Urinary tract infections, cystitis (bladder inflammation), bladder stones, kidney disease, or arthritis or age-related incontinence could all be causes of house soiling in dogs. In addition, pets with diarrhea or other intestinal illnesses may not be able to make it outside fast enough.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_urinary_incontinence_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you fix urinary incontinence in dogs?<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<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dqUgAMCz_wU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_urinary_incontinence_be_cured_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can urinary incontinence be cured in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>FDA approves new once-a-day treatment for urinary incontinence in dogs. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week approved Proin ER (phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride extended release), a tablet for the control of urinary incontinence in dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_incontinence\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to the vet for incontinence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And while male dogs can suffer urinary incontinence as well, it&#8217;s more common in females. Whether it caused by old age, hormonal changes, or illness, <b>a visit to your veterinarian is recommended<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_prescribe_for_incontinence\"><\/span>What do vets prescribe for incontinence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Phenylpropanolamine (brand names: Proinxae, Propalinxae, Cystolaminexae, Uriconxae, Uriflex-PTxae) is a sympathomimetic medication used to treat urinary incontinence due to poor muscle tone in the urethral sphincter. Its use in cats and dogs at certain doses to treat urinary incontinence is &#8216;off label&#8217; or &#8216;extra label&#8217;.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dog_to_urinate_uncontrollably\"><\/span>What causes a dog to urinate uncontrollably?<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=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_cant_control_their_pee\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog can&#8217;t control their pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Urinary Incontinence in Dogs. Dogs are sometimes unable to control their bladder activity, <b>a medical condition that is often caused by an impaired bladder, or from an obstruction in the bladder. This disorder is medically referred to as incontinence.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/notabully.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/How-Long-Can-Dogs-Hold-Their-Pee.jpg\" alt=\"How Long Can Dogs Hold Their Pee? - (10 Factors)\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_incontinence_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat incontinence in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week approved <b>Proin ER (phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride extended release), a tablet for the control of urinary incontinence in dogs. The drug will aid with urethral sphincter hypotonus, which occurs due to a dog&#8217;s age and weakening muscles in the urethra.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you stop involuntary urination in dogs?Why does my dog leak urine when lying down?Why is my dog losing control of her bladder?Can urinary incontinence in dogs be treated?Why is my dog peeing without control?Why is my dog peeing herself?How do I get my dog to stop leaking urine?Why does my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194019,"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":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-do-you-stop-involuntary-urination-in-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189899"}],"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=189899"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189899\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194018,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/189899\/revisions\/194018"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=189899"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=189899"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=189899"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}