How to treat dog urinary incontinence

The treatment of urinary incontinence in dogs needs to determine the cause of the disease first, because there are many reasons that can cause urinary incontinence in dogs. Only by treating the primary disease can it be possible to eliminate the symptoms of urinary incontinence. The general treatment methods include surgery, Drug therapy and acupuncture etc. At the same time, for the problem of dog urinary incontinence, the owner can also choose to wear diapers for the dog, or strengthen training to let it urinate in a designated position.

Causes of urinary incontinence in older dogs:

1. Nervous problems. There may be a problem with the nerve receptors, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, or even the brain, and it is impossible to control the function of urination. After finding out the cause, some drugs that improve the nerve conduction pathway can be used.

2. Loss of bladder storage function. Causes include urinary tract infection, pelvic infection, chronic inflammation, tumor, fecal obstruction, external pressure, bladder dysplasia, etc. As long as the cause is removed, the normal function of the bladder can be restored.

3. Urethral obstruction. Urethral dysplasia, or acquired urethral insufficiency, urinary tract infection or inflammation, etc. Treatment options include surgery to correct the structure of the urethra, or medication.

4. Congenital structural deformities. Such as bladder exstrophy, open urachal, etc., most of them need to be treated by surgery.

5. Urine retention. This kind belongs to the secondary symptoms of some diseases, such as urolithiasis and urethral stricture, which will cause urine to stay in the bladder, and the primary disease needs to be treated in time.

6. Psychological factors. Some dogs will become incontinent when they are excited or frightened. At this time, the owner should calm the dog's emotions.