My pet is peeing in their sleep. What could be causing incontinence?

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She has also been peeing in her sleep uncontrollably what could be causing this?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure what kind of pet you have, but generally urinating during sleep is caused by urinary incontinence - this can be due to a weak bladder sphincter muscle, a neurologic problem afffecting the nerves in this area, or even certain types of congenital problems such as ectopic ureters. I would recommend having your pet examined by a vet when you are able to - he/she can do a urinalysis as well as other testing if needed to help determine what is causing the incontinence and get her started on appropriate treatment for this problem.

My pet is peeing in their sleep. What could be causing incontinence?

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