My dog is incontinent, on meds, still needs a diaper. What can I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 6 months old
My springer spaniel has an incontinence problem she is on medications however still needs to wear a diaper. She's seven years old and is spayed. I got her as a rescue.... I'm just looking for strategies that I can utilize
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Published on October 10th, 2017
By medications, I am assuming you mean medications for incontinence. There are several medications available to treat this problem, and some patients will respond to a different type than the one they are currently on. You may also be able to increase the dose of the current medication, or give it more frequently. If Katie has not been evaluated for other possible urinary issues with your vet, it may be a good idea. She may have been misdiagnosed as urinary incontinent when in fact she may have urinary bladder stones, kidney disease, UTI, or a congenital defect causing urine to leak (like an ectopic ureter). If by medications you were not referring to those for incontinence, then she may be urinating frequently as a side effect of those medications. Incontinence medications may help with this issue. With either scenario, I would recommend that Katie see a vet for evaluation and possible medication adjustment.
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Published on December 1st, 2017
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear Jess has been having issues with incontinence. Incontinence needs can change with age, resulting in a need to alter medications over time. Has she had any bloodwork recently? A development of a new issue (such as kidney disease or diabetes) can also affect incontinence, as well as a urinary tract infection. With time, some dogs can need increases in doses of their medication, or a secondary medication added to help with their incontinence. I would recommend she be re-evaluated by her veterinarian, have any repeat testing done if it hasn't been done recently, and then alter her medications (or add a second one) if needed.
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