Winterpaws Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Just wanting to see if anyone else has a bitch with incontinence issues and what treatments you are using and how effective they are. Tina has been on Propalin for about 6 months and it was working for a while but now doesnt seem to be effective. It was just happening during the night when she was asleep but I noticed this afternoon that she is "dribbling" urine quite a bit. Obviously we are going back to the vet to discuss the problem but just wondering if the Propalin is not working, is there something more effective?. Has anyone had success with herbal therapies? I'm going to get some nappies and try those to see if we can keep her clean and dry. Has anyone had any success in finding bedding that can be easily washed and kept clean and dry. The problem with the bedding is that I will need to replace the lot and always have a spare on hand as they tend to play musical beds My guys are literally in the house whenever we are home and kicking her outside is not an option. So looking for ways to make her comfortable and to keep the smell at bay! Edited June 19, 2009 by Winterpaws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'm going to get some nappies and try those to see if we can keep her clean and dry. Probably better off getting doggy undies for her and putting pads in them. The only thing you would have to be warey of is the urine burning her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 One of the neighbours just gave me a nappy to try but it is not going to work - too small for a ridgeback! Can you buy undies for large dogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PixieOfWrath Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Yes you can WP - a doler makes them. Search for "love my furbabies" or browse through the DOL banner ads and you'll find them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Tried the nappy thing and found that they just fell off and you had to cut a hole for the tail. Yep have seen doggy undies from the very small to the very large. Otherwise do you sew? Pretty easy to make up a few pairs of undies so that you can wash them from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 I can sew but would have no clue where to start to make something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) I can sew but would have no clue where to start to make something like that Currently struggling with my girl puggy, who is being very unhelpful in posing for photos in bitch undies. Ok photos taken. Basically the undies are made up of three parts. The main body part which you cut a hole for the tail and overlock/stich so it doesn't fray. And the two bits that you will use for ties at either end of the main part. Just make sure you make sure you make these long enough. Stick a pad in there and hey presto. Edited March 17, 2009 by puggy_puggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Propalin does seem to loose effectiveness every 6 months, or when the bitch would have been in season, you can boost the effect by using Incurin tablets for a few weeks, then the propalin seems to work OK again. Or you can use the Incurin tablets instead. Herbs - agrimony works, you can see a bit more at www.csjk9.com and look for 'Hold It' in the herbs section. Car covers for seats or picnic blankets with a waterproof back can be used as covers to protect the bedding underneath and are easily washed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Bringing sexy back..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJB Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I have a bed made by a company called Barka Parka. They are expensive, but my dog loves her bed, and it should last a dogs lifetime and beyond. If I remember correctly, they also have covers that can be made for incontinence problems, and are easily washed and dried. It depends on whether you want to spend that much though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny123 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Our girl, Beanie, used to be incontinent (i.e. urinating while sleeping or resting). The onset was when she was between about 8 - 12 months old. Our vet put her on Stilboestrol (sp) for about 6 - 8 months on and off. She's now two and a half and seems to have either grown out of it or is much happier now that weve moved house as it hasn't happened since June last year (when we moved).'We were never sure of the cause - the vet thought it was early desexing at 8 weeks as she is a rescue i.e. lack of hormones, but he wasn't entirely sure. However, in terms of bedding we started with those cheap picnic rugs with the plastic backing over the bedding (Cheap, cheap from $2 shops or lincraft/spotlight etc). Then when we washed them they didn't look too good :D (must remember to check water temp of washing machine). But then, we found waterproof cot and bassinette(sp) undersheets which fitted over the Xlarge dog beds and then we put a small polar fleece (winter) or cotton cover (summer) over the top which were easy to wash and the bed itself was fine. As Beanie also snoozed on the human beds we also bought waterproof matress covers on queen size and put the odd picnic rug on top for her. In terms of nappies - I didnt use them as I was afraid of uring burn/nappy rash. However, my sister has had success with childrens 'Pull-Ups' and simply cut a hole for the dogs tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 A course of acupuncture may or may not be effective. It didn't work for one of my dogs, but neither did any homoeopathic or herbal remedies. I have, however, met two dogs who have been successfully treated for incontinence with acupuncture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab_Rat Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 We had success with Sudafed tablets, although I dont remember the dosage. Our ridgie bitch was incontinent after spaying (a hormonal thing apparently), and our vet suggested sudafed which worked well. Im quite sure that after a while she wasnt incontinent anymore. Nothing to do with the sudafed Im sure, maybe just her body adjusting? A "natural" remedy would be good though. Perhaps enquire about Chinese herbs if you have an alternatlve thinking vet. Good luck with your girl Rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokhahouse Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 You could try to use boy jocks with the front opening to put the tail through to hold absorbent pads in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horus Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I have a bitch that is on Propalin and I don't find it to be 100% effective. I also tried Incurin and it wasn't always effective either. Every time I take her to the vets about this they want to do tests which have always been negative and cost a small fortune. I've just resigned myself to the fact that it will never be controlled as this has been ongoing now for a few years, so I'll be watching this thread with interest, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 You all have me worried. Are all these dogs spayed? I'm having Tilba spayed on Monday & this is one of my concerns with the op. My last bitch April developed incontinence in later life. I found with her she was allergic to wheat, so she was unable to have kibble. Over the years she had a couple of courses of hormone tablets which worked & I had to make sure no one gave her biscuits or bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab_Rat Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yes luvsdogs, it can be brought on by spaying - a hormonal thing. Of all the females weve had, and theyve all been spayed, only one had incontinence. Funny, I didnt even think about it with my latest girl, til just now! Perhaps ask your vet about the occurrence of it, whether its a very common thing?? Rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 One of our vets put a dog we adopted out onto the human pill. It worked pretty well. My old girl is a little incontinent at night, but it is due to cystitis, it's not hormonal. We use a plastic cloth with fleece on the back to protect the floor, and on top of that I use two foam kennel mats that I throw in the washing machine each morning. I have about 8 of them that I rotate. They soak up most of the urine, so it doesn't run everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 One of our vets put a dog we adopted out onto the human pill. It worked pretty well.My old girl is a little incontinent at night, but it is due to cystitis, it's not hormonal. We use a plastic cloth with fleece on the back to protect the floor, and on top of that I use two foam kennel mats that I throw in the washing machine each morning. I have about 8 of them that I rotate. They soak up most of the urine, so it doesn't run everywhere. Greymate I would be interested in knowing more about what mats you have that can be thrown in the machine? luvsdogs - don;t stress too much honestly. My girl is 10 this year and it has only been happening for about the last 12 months. She was 7 when we rescued her from the pound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 My 3 yr old girl is spayed and shes been on Incurin since september so far shes be great on them. Hadnt thought about herbal a remedy :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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