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My dog has bladder issues. Can Petco prescribe Proin for her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | spayed | 13 years and 10 months old | 20 lbs

I would like to get my dog evaluated to see if she would be eligible to be prescribed Proin, the medication that tightens the bladder sphincter muscle. Is Petco able to assist?

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Answered By Eryn Taormina, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 23rd, 2019

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear about Brittany's troubles. I am not sure if Petco has full veterinary services, as that is the appropriate avenue for eventually prescribing proin. When I see a dog for urinary incontinence issues, I start with a full blood and urine panel and a culture of the urine to rule out infections or any other health issues. I also will check the urinary bladder with an ultrasound and take a few xrays to make sure we don't have bladder or kidney stones, or cancer of some kind causing the incontinence. Once I've ruled out any other causes, and I know I need to use proin, I check a blood pressure to make sure that's normal too (because proin can cause side effecrs with that). I'll start a patient on the recommended dose and then recheck to make sure it's working. A couple weela after starting I'll usually check blood pressure, and then once more 4-6 weeks out. At that time I'll often check a mini panel and just double check some blood values. If all is well, i will just do periodic blood pressure checks throughout the year and labwork as needed for senior pets. I hope this answer is helpful!

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

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    She needs to be examined by a veterinarian. She needs to have her urine checked for infection (which is very common when dogs leak urine). Make an appointment with a local veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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