My spayed female dog pees herself in sleep and doesn't notice. Why?

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Hi vets, I'm asking about our 11 month old dog and it'd be great if we could get a second opinion here after we took her to the vet yesterday. Thanks in advance! Species: Dog Age: 11.5 months Sex/Neuter status: Female, spayed when 3 month old Breed: Border Collie mixed with Munsterlander Body weight: 25kg History: Never been sick previously Clinical signs: Pees herself, even when lying down and doesn't seem to notice, and it hasn't happened previously as she's been house-trained. It's. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 11 months and 16 days old | 55 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Your question got cut off so I hope I answer your question. It is possible that ZZ has urinary incontinence. It is not uncommon in spayed female dogs. It tends to occur secondary to not having the estrogen present and weakening of the urinary sphincter. Then when the dog is very relaxed/deep sleep urine leaks out without their control. If this sounds like ZZ's problem then I would have her urine tested for a UTI just to be sure, and urinary incontinence can lead to a UTI, and treat the UTI if present. Then I would discuss starting Proin or DES to treat the incontinence. I hope this helps and I wish ZZ the best!

My spayed female dog pees herself in sleep and doesn't notice. Why?

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