Dogs, Bladder Control and Porch Potty
Over the weekend you give your home a top to bottom cleaning. It positively sparkles and shines. So, on Monday after a long day at work you are looking forward to a nice clean house to come home to and relax in. You park the car, check the mail and happily unlock the door and turn on the light. The first thing you see is a wet spot in the middle of your freshly waxed kitchen floor. It had to be Ming Lei, your beautiful, loving Chow. But why? She has never done that before.
There are many reasons for dogs to lose control of their bladder. Most often, older females and medium to large breeds encounter bladder problems. Lack of muscle control, especially in spayed females, a urinary tract infection, age, and even some diseases such as diabetes are common causes. Sometimes it may even be a behavioral issue rather than a medical problem. If you start to notice any changes in your dog’s urinating habits, the first thing to do is have your dog seen by a vet. This will determine the problem and an appropriate treatment plan can begin. Let’s look at the most common causes one at a time.
AGE: In animals, just like humans, some things just getting old is a fact of life. As we age, some parts of the body, especially the sphincter muscles and bladders just wear out. If your dog’s incontinence is due to aging, there really aren’t too many choices. There are several medications that may help the problem by reconditioning the urinary tract, but unfortunately, these medications are not always effective. Another alternative is doggie diapers, but they are difficult at best.
BLADDER INFLAMATION: This can cause either an infection of the bladder or a condition called urge incontinence. This is characterized by leakage or dribbling when the dog experiences the urge to urinate. What happens is a blockage which causes the urine to back up and the bladder to overflow, leading to the dribble. A visit to the vet is needed as soon as possible.
USMI: Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incontinence occurs when the flow of urine cannot be completely stopped due to weakening or inability of the muscles to stop the process. this is usually exhibited first in spayed female puppies and continues throughout the lifetime of the dog.
STRETCHED BLADDER: A dog forced to hold his or her urine too long on a regular basis causes the bladder to be continually be overfilled and eventually causes incontinence. This is also seen in arthritic dogs who are reluctant to urinate on a regular basis due to the pain in their joints.
URINARY TRACT INFECTION: This is very common, and affects at least half of all dogs at least once in their lives. A distinct change in urinating habits and frequency is a definite sign. Usually it is also accompanied by pain or discomfort. Usual treatment is antibiotics, and once treatment begins the infection is usually gone in about a week.
One of the courses of action, especially for dogs with chronic problems with elimination is a Porch Potty. This dog litter box can be placed either inside your home or on a porch or patio as a more convenient and accessible alternative to accidents. The Porch Potty is available in both standard and premium versions in order for you to best choose what fits your needs. It is easy to clean and literally brings the outdoors inside for easy access.
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