Why is my older spayed dog suddenly incontinent and licking herself?

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We have a Collie-cross, female, 8yrs old. She suddenly became incontinent this past winter. She also seemed more house bound and lethargic to a slight, but noticeable, degree. We had a urine test done and were told all readings were fine. Didn't persue any further disgnosis as Vet seemed to think it was most likely due to age in a spayed female. Getting worse tho and she doesn't go out to pee even when she realises she is leaking (just licks herself like crazy, even when door is open). Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 38 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Lulu! If she has been checked for underlying problems that could cause incontinence (such as diabetes, Cushing's disease, or chronic kidney disease), then I agree that it's likely her incontinence is due to being an older spayed female. I would recommend asking your veterinarian about medication to control this condition, such as Proin or DES (diethylstilbestrol) - these are quite effective at managing incontinence in most cases :)

Why is my older spayed dog suddenly incontinent and licking herself?

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