Treating Canine Incontinence Montevallo AL

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Canine incontinence may seem like an insurmountable obstacle to many dog owners who find their dog is struggling with this problem but it is actually quite simple to treat and manage. Canine incontinence is categorized by urine leaking uncontrollably from the bladder. In a dog who is not afflicted by incontinence, he is easily able to control the leakage of urine from the bladder through the use of muscular tissue at the base of the bladder. The function of this tissue is strengthened by estrogen in bitches and testosterone in dogs. When the levels of these hormones are compromised, incontinence may occur. One common theory regarding canine incontinence is that when bitches are spayed too young, the lack of estrogen in the body adversely affects the bitch's ability to control the valve at the opening of the bladder. Other causes of canine incontinence may include congenital anatomical defects, damage to the nerves leading to the bladder and tumors on the bladder although these causes are less common.

Fortunately canine incontinence can be treated through the use of certain drugs. The following steps outline the procedures for treating canine incontinence:

1. Recognize the problem. The first step in diagnosing and treating any canine medical problem is to be aware of the symptoms associated with the condition. The obvious recognizable symptom in canine incontinence is urine leaking from the body on a regular basis. Other symptoms may include frequently licking the vulva in females and the penile opening in males....

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Author: Mary Stasiewicz