Why is my elderly dog still leaking urine after multiple antibiotics?

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Hi there my elderly Labrador is leaking urine constantly and we were told by the vet he had a nasty infection so we got antibiotics for a week then a week later we requested more as he wast any better. They sent a sample of to the lab and then gave us more tablets for the correct type of infection and then again more tablets the following weeks with original tablets for stronger use but still no improvement and we are washing blankets daily and he is unsettled in the night as constantly licking. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Blacky had a urinary tract infection, which sometimes can become recurrent or resistant and difficult to treat. His urine may need to be cultured again to see if the infection has resolved. Sometimes bladder stones or polyps, or diseases like Cushing's or kidney disease could also cause urine leakage. Finally, he may have urinary incontinence due to a neurologic issue and require medication to help stop the leakage. I would recommend talking to your veterinarian to see if there are any additional tests they would recommend.

Why is my elderly dog still leaking urine after multiple antibiotics?

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