Symptoms of Canine Urinary Incontinence |
The primary symptom of canine urinary incontinence can be seen when a housebroken dog suddenly begins urinating in the house. Dogs experiencing problems with incontinence will urinate in inappropriate places or show signs of a change in urination patterns. They will often dribble urine, apparently unable to control the flow. Although urinary incontinence is often related to the aging process, it can also be a behavioral action or a stress related action. In some cases, it is an underlying symptom of a more serious medical problem. Geriatric incontinence is caused by senility, reduced bladder capacity, or reduced control. Illnesses such as diabetes, liver disease, or kidney failure can cause a dog to be excessively thirsty, thus resulting in frequent urination. Dogs that quickly become over-excited or fearful dogs can exhibit signs of urinary incontinence. When a housebroken dog begins to exhibit unexpected actions of urinary incontinence, a veterinary practitioner should be consulted to address the problem. With a proper examination and diagnosis, a course of medical action can be taken to attend to the incontinence problem or other health problem that is contributing to the incontinence. Be prepared; the veterinarian will have a battery of questions to aid in making a determination as to the cause of the urinary incontinence. |
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