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Why is my spayed dog suddenly incontinent months after surgery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Irish Terrier | Female | spayed | 3 years old

My pet was spayed some 18 months ago (laproscopic) anx has now suddenly started wetting herself bloods ok and she has been put on incuron tablets. 1 or half a day dependi ng on if she dribbles. Have asked vet if this is common on these procedures as my other dog had the old fashioned way and is ok.

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on August 27th, 2017

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

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