My older cat is having incontinence after spay surgery. Is it common?

I find that very young dogs that are spayed can get incontience. However it is not typical in older dogs no matter the method they are spayed. I would make sure a urine sample is checked for infection and crystals. If this is normal than it is possible she has developed incontience due to being spayed. Typically estrogen supplements helps the most prevent dribbling. Hope that helps

There is a chance that there was some trauma to the bladder area while removing the uterus which is located just above the cervix. Some light bleeding can be expected to occur for 1-3 days after surgery but copious amounts of blood or prolonged bleeding should be considered abnormal. I would recommend either taking your cat back to the previous veterinarian, since he/she did the surgery, for a follow-up visit for further care. Or if the trust has been broken with this vet, you can get kitty seen with another expert for an exam and potential urinalysis to ensure there isn't a UTI present that could explain the symptoms that mentioned. As long as there is an active flow of urine and no outward signs of illness (vomiting, diarrhea, bloated abdomen) then this sounds like a relatively non-emergency type situation that can be hopefully be resolved with medical treatment, if any.

Yes I have heard of spay incontinence, and this can happen in spayed dogs. No, it does not mean a botched spay. When a dog is spayed, the uterus and ovaries are taken out, which also removes the source of estrogen. It takes a certain amount of muscle strength in the urethra to prevent dribbling of urine. After a dog is spayed, these muscles weaken and it's thought the loss of estrogen contributes to the weakening over these muscles. This in turn can lead to spay incontinence. Not every spayed dog gets it, but about 20% will develop it within three years after being spayed. The good news is that it can be treated medically. Around 50-60% of dogs with spay incontinence respond to estrogen therapy, which works to increase the sensitivity of the closure receptors in the urethra. Given that all the blood work, x-rays, and ultrasound were normal, spay incontinence may be the likely cause of Harper Grace leaking urine. I would speak to the second vet to discuss estrogen therapy to s

This can happen but usually only for less than 24 hours. If it's been more than 24 hours and she is still suffering from uncontrollable diarrhea, you should contact your vet straight away.

Some females will develop incontinence after the spay. This does make them more prone to urinary tract infections and I do recommend to have Amber visit her veterinarian. The doctor will check her for a bladder infection and if that is clear they will discuss starting her on a medication to tighten the sphincter. This will likely stop the incontinence. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions!

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Poor Lilly! Urinary incontinence is uncommon in cats. We see if more often in spayed female dogs. I would recommend having Lilly examined by your Vet. Bring a urine sample with you or do not allow her to go for a few hours before the appointment so they can collect urine. They then can check or infection. It might be wise to do blood work to check her kidney and liver levels and blood sugar. A belly X-ray may also help to look for bladder stones or other abnormality of the spine or something pressing on the bladder internally. After the exam and results are back your Vet can discuss medication options. I hope this helps and I wish Lilly the best!

Hello. I am so sorry that no one has addressed your question sooner. It is difficult to predict how the accidental tear in Belladonna's urinary bladder will affect her in the future. Most bladder tears, or cuts from incisions, heal very well, & very quickly, so I really do not expect there to be long term problems. However, I am a little alarmed that your veterinarian did not disclose that the urinary bladder was nicked during her spay surgery. That sends up a bit of a red flag about their ethics. As long as Belladonna is urinating, I would not be as concerned about the volume as most likely she is adequately emptying her bladder. But if there are future concerns, you might want to have her seen by another veterinary clinic, just to get a second opinion. Thanks for contacting Boop by Petco.

Thank you so much for using Pet Coach to address your questions about Princess. I would not expect the constipation 2 weeks after a spay but sometimes urinary tract infections can occur after the surgery. Tonight try feeding Princess some canned food with a teaspoon of canned pumpkin, make sure to add extra water. Tomorrow take Princess into the vet to have her urine checked for infection. Sometimes there's not really constipation, its more straining due to the bladder being inflamed. The doctor may be able to tell if theres constipation based upon abdominal palpation. I hope this helps!

You can wait until tomorrow, it could be urinary incontinence which is common in spayed females but it could also be a urinary infection, she will need to have a urine analysis done and the vet will provide the correct treatment according to the test results.

Hello. No, this is not normal. This could be an indication of ongoing pain, or she just may have developed a urinary tract infection. It is best to contact your veterinarian who did the surgery & see if any additional medication or treatments may be necessary for Cheerio. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.