Is my old dog's incontinence due to age or her current medications?

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Miss BB is approximately 15 years and some problem with liver her vet has her on galliprant 60 mg #24818 and cosequin ds for heap problem, she now pees if I don't put her out fast, could this be meds doing it? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 15 years and 4 months old | 58 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your post! I have used both of these drugs that she is currently taking and have never seen inappropriate urination as a side effect if she is having trouble holding her urine this could be due to age. As dog's age so does their cognition. Many older dogs have a hard time holding their urine and we'll start to show signs of urinary incontinence due to age. I would recommend getting her urine tested for signs of a urinary tract infection to make sure she does not need a course of oral antibiotics. If she is not dealing with a urinary tract infection, then I would speak to your vet about supplements or medications that can improve cognition. I hope this helps! Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via phone or text consultation if needed.

Is my old dog's incontinence due to age or her current medications?

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