What Causes Incontinence in Dogs and What Can I Do About it?

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Incontinence in dogs is usually associated with oldhas polydipsia. This is a condition that causes your
age but it can happen to dogs of any age. Olderdog to drink excessive amounts of water for no
dogs have it when their urinary sphincterparticular reason.
becomes weak and they cannot hold their urine in.Water is good because it flushes out bacteria and
Younger dogs can get it due to birth defects.keeps your dog's urine flow healthy. It helps if
Urinary incontinence in dogs can be treatedyour dog is suffering from incontinence due to
however. First, it's important to figure out whatbacterial infection or urinary stones.
the underlying cause is by taking your dog to theLast but certainly not least, homeopathy is
vet, who will do some tests. There are seriousessential in treating incontinence. Homeopathic
illnesses that can cause continence so it'sremedies that contain cantharis and uva ursi
important to get your dog diagnosed first andstrengthen your dog's urinary tract and bladder.
foremost.They get rid of infections and stones and also
Incontinence in dogs that is caused by bacterialhelp your dog hold his urine in better. It also helps
infection, bladder stones, or old age can bethe body to help itself by keeping urine at the
effectively treated with conventional medicineoptimal PH for fighting infection.
such as antibiotics and natural approaches such asHomeopathic remedies are gentle enough to be
homeopathy, diet, water, and exercise. Lifestylegiven to your dog every day. In fact, you want
change is the key to alleviating this issue in dogs.to aim at daily treatment since that will help
If you have any commercial dog food, eitherprevent incontinence in dogs and keep your pup in
consider preparing your dog's meals at home oroptimal health.
switch to a high quality organic premium brand.Why not give it a shot? You really have nothing
Commercial dog foods, particularly dry foods, areto lose. You have quite a lot to gain since
laden with excessive amounts of carbohydrateshomeopathy is totally safe and affordable. Not to
and minerals. Also, the lack of moisture in drymention the other lifestyle changes mentioned
foods doesn't help.here are easy to implement and effective too.
When there are too many minerals andSay goodbye to incontinence in dogs by
carbohydrates in your pet's food, they cause theincorporating these tips! You will be impressed
pH balance of his urinary tract to get thrown off.with the results.
This can lead to infection and thus urinaryJeff Grill is an editor of the Dog Health Guide and
incontinence in dogs.has written on many canine health problems. See
Incontinence in dogs can also be prevented bythis site for more information on treatment
making sure your dog gets plenty of water. Don'toptions for incontinence in dogs.