westiemum Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Hi All, Mac's continence problems are gradually getting worse - having particular probs with small poo logs on the carpet at the moment as well as wee, regardless of whether I'm home or not. He's 15 in August so a very old dog, on Stilboestrel and I don't think its just bad behaviour as the wee is leaving a trickling trail. But the house-mate is returning from OS in a couple of weeks time and he's not very understanding - and I have to make this house-sit work for another 4-6 months if possible. So I need a solution. Wondering if I should switch him back to Propalin to see if that helps? (Yes I'd talk to my vet first). Googling can find plenty of pants (not belly bands) for girls but not for boys. Ideas please DOLers? TIA. Edited April 25, 2014 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Have you looked at Furbabies - Can't remember full name - an advertiser on this forum? I bought belly bands from her; you may need a combination of belly bands and pants. Love my furbabies, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Thanks Dame Darling - I looked at her site but nothing except belly bands for the boys - and I need full pants for him now I think. Theres a UK site that does pants for boys for both wee and poo but going to be pretty expensive... I will go there if I have to but would prefer to find something Australian and cheaper if at all possible... Edited April 25, 2014 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) I bought kids disposable nappies (based on weight) and cut a cross for the tail (easier than a hole). I was using them for an incontinent old girl dog but it would be the same. The pee gets absorbed straight away and makes the pants heavy and droopy so it's pretty easy to tell they've done wees and need a change. As the nappies are not a snug fit the poos also just sort of drops into the pants. I never had any escape. Also never had any scalding from the pee. My girl tended to just stand up and go wherever she was so we usually saw her and changed her straight away. Oh and I put them on back to front - closure tabs on my dogs back rather than belly. I don't think it made any difference to absorbency. I did also buy some washable kids waterproof pants and was going to cut a hole and overlock around it, just adding like Tena Ladies pads, but I decided they may not be as absorbent given I couldn't guarantee all the pee would hit the pad. At least with a nappy the whole thing is absorbent and waterproof/poo proof! Edited April 25, 2014 by Little Gifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks LG - why didn't I think of that! And easily available. Will look tomorrow. Thanks tons. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hopefully, that will be the solution, westimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Ebay has some great bitches britches & belly bands, so cheap, but they are all in asia but they will ship & often its free shipping. http://www.dhgate.com/product/lowest-price-coloful-pet-sanitary-shorts/134529992.html#s2-12-1|752797271 http://www.dhgate.com/product/new-pet-sanitary-shorts-male-dog-diaper-underwear/142751411.html#gw-1-4|ff80808143af8741014443a994783d97:402853e836e82f9e0136e82faa540a90 They are very cute. They make disposable nappies for all size babies now so the tiniest may be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks Cristina - I searched eBay using 'dog pants' - change pants to britches and thousands came up!!! Who'd have thought! Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks Cristina - I searched eBay using 'dog pants' - change pants to britches and thousands came up!!! Who'd have thought! Thanks for your help. They might be USA sellers LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 In looking at it darling dame, I think it's also that stoopid 'bitches britches' marketing term. 'Pants' people 'pants'!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 In looking at it darling dame, I think it's also that stoopid 'bitches britches' marketing term. 'Pants' people 'pants'!!! C'est moi !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah82 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 glad you're finding some solutions :) pants seem to be an australian term, I have an english friend that found it funny that we called trousers, pants. Pants are apparently undies in the UK, I think it's the same in the US either way britches definitely sounds like they're taking advantage of a bit of rhyming for marketing purposes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I bought kids disposable nappies (based on weight) and cut a cross for the tail (easier than a hole). I was using them for an incontinent old girl dog but it would be the same. The pee gets absorbed straight away and makes the pants heavy and droopy so it's pretty easy to tell they've done wees and need a change. As the nappies are not a snug fit the poos also just sort of drops into the pants. I never had any escape. Also never had any scalding from the pee. My girl tended to just stand up and go wherever she was so we usually saw her and changed her straight away. Oh and I put them on back to front - closure tabs on my dogs back rather than belly. I don't think it made any difference to absorbency. I did also buy some washable kids waterproof pants and was going to cut a hole and overlock around it, just adding like Tena Ladies pads, but I decided they may not be as absorbent given I couldn't guarantee all the pee would hit the pad. At least with a nappy the whole thing is absorbent and waterproof/poo proof! Thanks for the advice. The old boy needs 'assistance'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) I don't know if it's of any help, Westiemum, but via the hair-DNA analysis and the herbal supplements prescribed in response to the results, my elderly Mum vastly improved in terms of bladder control and frequency. Edited April 26, 2014 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Thanks Erny - how do you go about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 I go through Ross Wilson of Coburg Health & Nutrition (Vic). 03 9354 8007 I don't visit him - I send in hair sample via post and the supplements prescribed are managed by post as well. But there may be someone at least a bit more local to you which might be a bit more convenient? Perhaps even ring Ross and ask him if he's able to refer?? Don't know if the results will prove successful or not, but may be worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Cheers Erny. Will make some enquiries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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