Incontinence is common in dogs, especially as they age or develop a degenerative disease. It’s uber frustrating for owners, but there are ways to keep your dog from making a mess.
First, you should ask a vet what you can do. They didn’t study all those years without coming away with nothing! A vet can carry out a bunch of tests to find out what’s wrong with the poor guy and suggest treatment options. They can involve medication, surgery, or other interventions.
You can also do your part to manage your dog’s incontinence. One is to give your dog plenty of chances to go out and do their business. If your dog is disabled, you might want to get a dog wheelchair to give them more freedom. You should always be there when they go out in a wheelchair, though, so that might be a bit more trouble for you, but so worth it.
Another trick is to put them in diapers and line their beds with absorbent pads, especially at night. It gives them a bit more dignity and protects your floor and furniture from accidents. Disabled dogs are especially prone to accidents, so put in a goodish supply of doggy diapers.
Bring them more frequently to the groomers to keep the hair short around the nether regions. Keeping your dog clean and comfortable is critical for keeping the skin from getting irritated or forming an infection. If your pooch seems to be feeling pain or discomfort, you might ask the vet for a pain med script.
The inability to hold water is a challenge to both humans and dogs, but there are ways around that. The right care, attention, and pet wheelchair can keep your best bud happy and stay that way. Work with the pros to find the best ways to help your dog enjoy life without being soaking wet all the time.