Ask the Vet About Submissive Urination (Incontinence) in Dogs
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Submit Your QuestionMy 12+ male beagle is having a problem holding his urine. He goes often lately and I used diapers at night time so he doesn't pee on the floor. I had him to the vet and was told his prostate on one side is slightly enlarged. She is suggesting numerous testing. This dog was the product of inbreeding and is on seizure meds, thyroid meds, eye meds because 8 years ago he had cataract surgery and numerous expensive dental work. He appears fine in every other way. What can I give him to either shrink or control the prostate and keep him comfortable and maybe slow down his incontenence.I know this is a complicated issue.
Unfortunately, there aren't good medications for dogs that shrink the prostate. A good NSAID from your veterinarian (like carprofen, meloxicam, deramax, etc.) may help with pain control and may actually decrease swelling a little.
He’s urinating himself day or night
I would need more information to really offer you any advice. See your veterinarian if it conitnues or worsens. Keep him from urinating a couple hours before his appointment so that they can get a urine sample from him.
Can prescription medications help treaat submissive urination in dogs?
No - not that I know of at least - behavior therapy is the only thing that seems to help these dogs.
ICan’t get an appointment because of the holidays I was just wondering if I can get some kind of cream to help her get through telling an appointment
External, topical creams don't really help bladder infections. A face-to-face meeting with a veterinarian is required to be able to legally prescribe antibiotics (at least in the United States) so contact a veterinarian that has met her before. (They will need a urine sample so keep her from urinating a couple of hours before she is seen.)
ICan’t get an appointment because of the holidays I was just wondering if I can get some kind of cream to help her get through telling an appointment
External, topical creams don't really help bladder infections. A face-to-face meeting with a veterinarian is required to be able to legally prescribe antibiotics (at least in the United States) so contact a veterinarian that has met her before. (They will need a urine sample so keep her from urinating a couple of hours before she is seen.)
ICan’t get an appointment because of the holidays I was just wondering if I can get some kind of cream to help her get through telling an appointment
External, topical creams don't really help bladder infections. A face-to-face meeting with a veterinarian is required to be able to legally prescribe antibiotics (at least in the United States) so contact a veterinarian that has met her before. (They will need a urine sample so keep her from urinating a couple of hours before she is seen.)
I have a 5 month old German Shepherd that urinates when people come over that he is not used to. I have had people not acknowlege him for the first 20 minutes and he still urinates. Will getting him neutered help his submissive urination problem? Is there anything else that will help this frustrating problem?
No, neutering will more than likely not help or hurt - at 5 months old, testosterone is not a factor. For submissive urination, working with a private trainer that can see exactly what he (and you) are doing is ideal - your veterinarian will know a good trainer in your area.
I have a 5 month old German Shepherd that urinates when people come over that he is not used to. I have had people not acknowlege him for the first 20 minutes and he still urinates. Will getting him neutered help his submissive urination problem? Is there anything else that will help this frustrating problem?
No, neutering will more than likely not help or hurt - at 5 months old, testosterone is not a factor. For submissive urination, working with a private trainer that can see exactly what he (and you) are doing is ideal - your veterinarian will know a good trainer in your area.
I have a 5 month old German Shepherd that urinates when people come over that he is not used to. I have had people not acknowlege him for the first 20 minutes and he still urinates. Will getting him neutered help his submissive urination problem? Is there anything else that will help this frustrating problem?
No, neutering will more than likely not help or hurt - at 5 months old, testosterone is not a factor. For submissive urination, working with a private trainer that can see exactly what he (and you) are doing is ideal - your veterinarian will know a good trainer in your area.
My dog was hit by car. Had hip displacement, has recovered fully from that except for nerve damage. He has no tail movement and no sensation of bowel or urine sensation . He is very active, but the incontinence is very difficult
I would need to know more about him, see his x-rays and do a physical exam to really give you good advice. Incontinence secondary to nerve damage is a difficult thing to treat. Cold laser therapy may help so ask your veterinarian about that.
My dog was hit by car. Had hip displacement, has recovered fully from that except for nerve damage. He has no tail movement and no sensation of bowel or urine sensation . He is very active, but the incontinence is very difficult
I would need to know more about him, see his x-rays and do a physical exam to really give you good advice. Incontinence secondary to nerve damage is a difficult thing to treat. Cold laser therapy may help so ask your veterinarian about that.
My dog was hit by car. Had hip displacement, has recovered fully from that except for nerve damage. He has no tail movement and no sensation of bowel or urine sensation . He is very active, but the incontinence is very difficult
I would need to know more about him, see his x-rays and do a physical exam to really give you good advice. Incontinence secondary to nerve damage is a difficult thing to treat. Cold laser therapy may help so ask your veterinarian about that.
My dog is about 2 and he still pees when he's in trouble, sometimes when my husband or I come home, sometimes he does it when he thinks he's about to get attention (I asked him to sit to get a string off his foot; he sat and then dribbled when I looked at him). He does it very unexpectedly at random times. We know he has a lot of energy and he has anxiety. We give him some CBD, which helps some. I've never seen an adult dog have accidents so often. Every dog I've seen grows out of it. We aren't sure what to do.
Here is a good article to read with good suggestions about submissive urination: https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/submissive-urination#3
My dog is about 2 and he still pees when he's in trouble, sometimes when my husband or I come home, sometimes he does it when he thinks he's about to get attention (I asked him to sit to get a string off his foot; he sat and then dribbled when I looked at him). He does it very unexpectedly at random times. We know he has a lot of energy and he has anxiety. We give him some CBD, which helps some. I've never seen an adult dog have accidents so often. Every dog I've seen grows out of it. We aren't sure what to do.
Here is a good article to read with good suggestions about submissive urination: https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/submissive-urination#3
My dog is about 2 and he still pees when he's in trouble, sometimes when my husband or I come home, sometimes he does it when he thinks he's about to get attention (I asked him to sit to get a string off his foot; he sat and then dribbled when I looked at him). He does it very unexpectedly at random times. We know he has a lot of energy and he has anxiety. We give him some CBD, which helps some. I've never seen an adult dog have accidents so often. Every dog I've seen grows out of it. We aren't sure what to do.
Here is a good article to read with good suggestions about submissive urination: https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/submissive-urination#3