Treating Urinary Incontinence
Let me talk to you for a few minutes about something you will find very informative. I bet you get very frustrated every time you find dribbles of urine all over the house? Canine urinary incontinence can make any dog uncomfortable and unable to control the bladder.
Loss of bladder control is called urinary incontinence. The severity of urinary incontinence ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having sudden, unpredictable episodes of strong urinary urgency. It is caused by physiologic, pharmacologic, pathologic, or psychological factors.About 12 million adults in the United States have urinary incontinence. It's most common in women over 50 years old.
When surgical procedures are considered as the best way to treat urinary incontinence a patient should ask detailed questions. No question should be considered embarrassing. Only agree to surgery when you feel comfortable with the information you have received. If in doubt, call your health insurance and ask them questions...
If your pooch is beyond the housebreaking phase and still having accidents, or is wetting during his sleep, a trip to the vet is in order. If your dog is having accidents and it is not a behavioral issue, there are several medical issues that could be the cause of the problem.
Incontinence can be embarrassing and tough to discuss, but if you are facing this problem you are not alone. According to the National Association for Incontinence (NAFC), urinary incontinence (UI) affects 200 million people worldwide1 with 25 million adult Americans experiencing temporary or chronic UI.
