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King Charles incontinence & drinking more after Metacam. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Female | spayed | 10 years and 10 months old | 17.2 lbs

My King Charles has newly developed urinary incontinence. She just finished week of metacam treatment for a hip issue. She also appears to be drinking more. She has a Syrinx. Won't be able to see vet until 2-3 days from now is there anything I can do temporary

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Answered By Amber W

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 27th, 2017

Hi there and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Because one of the possible side effects of a non steroidal anti-inflammatory like Metacam is kidney issues there is a possibility the changes you are seeing in Faith are related to kidney damage. Other possible causes for the changes you are seeing are a UTI, bladder stones, bladder inflammation or true urinary incontinence. Because kidney disease is a serious concern I would recommend having Faith seen for blood work as soon as possible. If kidney dysfunction is present Faith will likely need supportive care (like IV fluids). If you haven't already, I would stop giving the Metacam until blood work and an examination can be done. Allow Faith free access to food and water. But again, I encourage you to try to get to a veterinarian sooner than 2-3 days from now. Hopefully, this isn't a serious issue like kidney disease but with the history of being on Metacam, I would rather you err on the side of caution. Best of luck to you and Faith!

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