My dog is incontinent, on meds, still needs a diaper. What can I do?

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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. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 6 months old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

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.

My dog is incontinent, on meds, still needs a diaper. What can I do?

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