A dog is said to be having urinary incontinence when there is involuntary passing of urine which is attributed to partial or total loss of bladder control. Leaking urine usually take place when the dog is sleeping or resting. Barking and other activities that exert pressure on the urinary bladder can also lead to passing of urine. The first signs that pet owners may notice is the stench of urine in the dog’s hair coat, bed or blanket. In extreme cases, there may be inflammation and ulceration around the skin of the vulva and hind legs. There are various reasons that have been forwarded to explain incontinence in dogs. The most common among these is the so-called ‘urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI)’, a condition that is common among spayed bitches. Certain canine breeds are also more prone to developing the condition, such as rottweilers, boxers, Irish setters, dobermans, Old English sheepdogs, and weimeraners, to name a few. If your dog is displaying signs of urinary incontinence, contact your veterinarian Dahlonega, GA.
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