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Causes of Urinary Incontinence in Senior Dogs

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Naperville Animal Hospital
Naperville Animal Hospital

Dedicated to comprehensive dental care for pets of all ages, Naperville Animal Hospital also offers a special Senior Wellness Plan for older animals. Through this program of regular care, Naperville Animal Hospital screens for and treats urinary incontinence and other issues of old age.

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CAUSES OF URINARY INCONTINENCE IN SENIOR DOGS Naperville Animal Hospital
Introduction Dedicated to comprehensive dental care for pets of all ages, Naperville Animal Hospital also offers a special SeniorWellness Plan for older animals.Through this program of regular care, Naperville Animal Hospital screens for and treats urinary incontinence and other issues of old age. Older dogs carry an increased risk of urinary incontinence, many cases of which develop as a result of low hormone levels.This is particularly common in spayed female dogs, who may also be at risk of reduced urethral sphincter control. Males, by contrast, may be susceptible to incontinence due to disease of the prostate. Other causes of senior urinary incontinence include neurological abnormalities, such as a bulging or rupture of the spinal discs.
Senior Dogs Some breeds, such as German shepherds, are particularly prone to spinal degeneration and more prone to incontinence as a result. Neurological disorders may cause incontinence for similar reasons, though the complexity of this process may require specialized assessment to develop a firm diagnosis. Finally, some dogs develop symptoms that mimic incontinence, though the root problem is actually an overproduction of urine or increased urgency. A veterinarian can help an owner to determine whether incontinence is the issue, and whether hormone replacement or other therapies can help. For dogs whose urination issues point to another problem, the veterinarian can suggest ways of adapting to the dog's needs.

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Causes of Urinary Incontinence in Senior Dogs

  • 1. CAUSES OF URINARY INCONTINENCE IN SENIOR DOGS Naperville Animal Hospital
  • 2. Introduction Dedicated to comprehensive dental care for pets of all ages, Naperville Animal Hospital also offers a special SeniorWellness Plan for older animals.Through this program of regular care, Naperville Animal Hospital screens for and treats urinary incontinence and other issues of old age. Older dogs carry an increased risk of urinary incontinence, many cases of which develop as a result of low hormone levels.This is particularly common in spayed female dogs, who may also be at risk of reduced urethral sphincter control. Males, by contrast, may be susceptible to incontinence due to disease of the prostate. Other causes of senior urinary incontinence include neurological abnormalities, such as a bulging or rupture of the spinal discs.
  • 3. Senior Dogs Some breeds, such as German shepherds, are particularly prone to spinal degeneration and more prone to incontinence as a result. Neurological disorders may cause incontinence for similar reasons, though the complexity of this process may require specialized assessment to develop a firm diagnosis. Finally, some dogs develop symptoms that mimic incontinence, though the root problem is actually an overproduction of urine or increased urgency. A veterinarian can help an owner to determine whether incontinence is the issue, and whether hormone replacement or other therapies can help. For dogs whose urination issues point to another problem, the veterinarian can suggest ways of adapting to the dog's needs.