{"id":4206,"date":"2022-05-09T14:14:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T14:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/"},"modified":"2022-05-10T11:37:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T11:37:43","slug":"why-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/","title":{"rendered":"Why can\u2019t my dog hold his pee all of the sudden?"},"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-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/#Why_cant_my_dog_hold_his_pee_all_of_the_sudden\" title=\"Why can\u2019t my dog hold his pee all of the sudden?\">Why can\u2019t my dog hold his pee all of the sudden?<\/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-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/#What_causes_dogs_to_lose_control_of_their_bladder\" title=\"What causes dogs to lose control of their bladder?\">What causes dogs to lose control of their bladder?<\/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-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_urinary_incontinence\" title=\"What can I give my dog for urinary incontinence?\">What can I give my dog for urinary incontinence?<\/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-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_losing_bladder_control\" title=\"How do you know if your dog is losing bladder control?\">How do you know if your dog is losing bladder control?<\/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-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/#Is_incontinence_a_sign_of_kidney_failure_in_dogs\" title=\"Is incontinence a sign of kidney failure in dogs?\">Is incontinence a sign of kidney failure in dogs?<\/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-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/#Does_apple_cider_vinegar_help_with_bladder_control\" title=\"Does apple cider vinegar help with bladder control?\">Does apple cider vinegar help with bladder control?<\/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-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_cranberry_juice_for_a_urinary_tract_infection\" title=\"Can I give my dog cranberry juice for a urinary tract infection?\">Can I give my dog cranberry juice for a urinary tract infection?<\/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-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/#Should_you_scold_a_dog_for_peeing_inside\" title=\"Should you scold a dog for peeing inside?\">Should you scold a dog for peeing inside?<\/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-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_urinary_tract_infection\" title=\"How do you treat a dog\u2019s urinary tract infection?\">How do you treat a dog\u2019s urinary tract infection?<\/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-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden\/#How_long_can_a_dog_hold_its_pee\" title=\"How long can a dog hold its pee?\">How long can a dog hold its pee?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_cant_my_dog_hold_his_pee_all_of_the_sudden\"><\/span>Why can\u2019t my dog hold his pee all of the sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">1 Tumors, stones, and cancer may also cause incontinence in male as well as female dogs by causing a sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate. In some cases, urinary problems may even lead to a diagnosis of spinal cord disease as the nerve impulses to the bladder can be affected.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-dogs-to-lose-control-of-their\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_dogs_to_lose_control_of_their_bladder\"><\/span>What causes dogs to lose control of their bladder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Urethral disorders<\/p>\n<p>are the most common cause of loss of bladder control for dogs. The muscles that involuntarily close the urethra are weakened and unable to contract properly, leading to urine leakage.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-urinary-incontinence\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_urinary_incontinence\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for urinary incontinence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118155\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-can-I-give-my-dog-for-urinary-incontinence.jpg\" alt=\"What can I give my dog for urinary incontinence?\" width=\"1088\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-can-I-give-my-dog-for-urinary-incontinence.jpg 1088w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-can-I-give-my-dog-for-urinary-incontinence-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-can-I-give-my-dog-for-urinary-incontinence-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-can-I-give-my-dog-for-urinary-incontinence-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1088px) 100vw, 1088px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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. The drug will aid with urethral sphincter hypotonus, which occurs due to a dog\u2019s age and weakening muscles in the urethra.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0px 40px; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271119\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271119\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">How do I know if my dog has urinary tract infection?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bloody urine, difficulty urinating, and licking of the area are all signs your dog might have a UTI.<br \/>\nSome common UTI symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Bloody and\/or cloudy urine.<\/li>\n<li>Straining or whimpering during urination.<\/li>\n<li>Accidents in the house.<\/li>\n<li>Needing to be let outside more frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Licking around the urinary opening.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-top: 0em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">\n<p><a class=\"u9b94f869aea8fd792982f4c690e44f9b\" href=\"\/diseases\/quick-answer-what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-gotti-pitbull.html\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><!-- INLINE RELATED POSTS 1\/3 \/\/--><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n5_HPlz0dK4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-losing-bladder\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_losing_bladder_control\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog is losing bladder control?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs and Symptoms of Bladder Control Issues in Dogs<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Involuntary urination.<\/li>\n<li>Wet spots in bedding or sleeping area.<\/li>\n<li>Wet hair on lower abdomen or between the legs.<\/li>\n<li>Licking and skin inflammation around the genitals.<\/li>\n<li>Frequent urinary tract infections.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"is-incontinence-a-sign-of-kidney-failure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_incontinence_a_sign_of_kidney_failure_in_dogs\"><\/span>Is incontinence a sign of kidney failure in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some pets with kidney disease may also have urinary incontinence, vomiting, diarrhea, bad breath, blindness, depression or lethargy\u2014all of which may be signs that the kidneys\u2019 multitasking capacity is impaired.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-apple-cider-vinegar-help-with-bladder\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_apple_cider_vinegar_help_with_bladder_control\"><\/span>Does apple cider vinegar help with bladder control?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118156\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-apple-cider-vinegar-help-with-bladder-control.jpg\" alt=\"Does apple cider vinegar help with bladder control?\" width=\"2128\" height=\"1409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-apple-cider-vinegar-help-with-bladder-control.jpg 2128w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-apple-cider-vinegar-help-with-bladder-control-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-apple-cider-vinegar-help-with-bladder-control-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-apple-cider-vinegar-help-with-bladder-control-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-apple-cider-vinegar-help-with-bladder-control-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-apple-cider-vinegar-help-with-bladder-control-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2128px) 100vw, 2128px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Prepare a cleansing cocktail that will help control your need to pee: Stir a few teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and raw honey into a cup of warm or hot water. The antibacterial properties of vinegar will improve the health of your urinary tract and help prevent bladder stones.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-give-my-dog-cranberry-juice-for-a-urinary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_cranberry_juice_for_a_urinary_tract_infection\"><\/span>Can I give my dog cranberry juice for a urinary tract infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>100% Pure Cranberry Juice<\/p>\n<p>Cranberry juice is frequently used to fight urinary tract infections in people, and can sometimes be helpful in fighting UTIs in dogs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dqUgAMCz_wU\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-scold-a-dog-for-peeing-inside\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_scold_a_dog_for_peeing_inside\"><\/span>Should you scold a dog for peeing inside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Punishment can make things worse<\/p>\n<p>Suppose they pee in the house and you yell at them. This means that aside from not solving the problem, punishing the dog actually makes the problem worse because it means the dog is now scared to pee in front of you outside. This can make resolving house training issues even harder.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-a-dog-s-urinary-tract-infection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_urinary_tract_infection\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog\u2019s urinary tract infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118157\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-treat-a-dogs-urinary-tract-infection.webp\" alt=\"How do you treat a dog\u2019s urinary tract infection?\" width=\"780\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-treat-a-dogs-urinary-tract-infection.webp 780w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-treat-a-dogs-urinary-tract-infection-300x202.webp 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-treat-a-dogs-urinary-tract-infection-768x516.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bladder stones can cause recurring bladder infections and need to be treated as well. In most cases, Marx says treatment for a UTI in dogs is a simple course of antibiotics, usually prescribed for seven to 14 days. You should also encourage your dog to drink water to flush bacteria from the bladder.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0px 40px; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271121\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271121\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">At what age do dogs lose bladder control?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Incontinence in dogs often begins when the pet enters middle age, but different breeds become middle-aged at different times. For example, very large dogs are considered middle-aged when they reach around five while small terriers are still considered young at this age.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-pee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_hold_its_pee\"><\/span>How long can a dog hold its pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adult dogs can hold their pee for up to 10-12 hours if needed, but that doesn\u2019t mean that they should. The average adult dog should be allowed to relieve themselves at least 3-5 times per day. That\u2019s at least once every 8 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why can\u2019t my dog hold his pee all of the sudden?What causes dogs to lose control of their bladder?What can I give my dog for urinary incontinence?How do you know if your dog is losing bladder control?Is incontinence a sign of kidney failure in dogs?Does apple cider vinegar help with bladder control?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118154,"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":[],"class_list":["post-4206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-cant-my-dog-hold-his-pee-all-of-the-sudden.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4206"}],"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=4206"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4206\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118158,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4206\/revisions\/118158"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}