debbiew Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Hi I have a 12yr old female dachshund she has started urinating on her bed every day she doesn't have a infection I'm thinking it might be old age has anyone else had this problem any ideas I can do she has been so good for years and always gone outside to do her business, Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Sounds like she's mildly incontinent. It's often hormonal and not uncommon in older bitches. Take the dog and a urine sample to the vet. If a UTI is ruled out, there is medication that can be given to stop the leaking. Edited June 29, 2015 by Haredown Whippets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 ..and you may want to use something like this - just in case :) CLICK HERE. Hope the vet visit will result in some assistance . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) My Sarah who will turn 14 next week had the same problem as a 12 year old - it was as if her bladder sphincter would let go when she was deeply asleep - and it used to really distress her. So off we went to the vet, checked it wasn't a UTI - it wasn't - and she started on Stilboestrel. I also make her sleep on a Conni pad (with her blanket of course!) and wear pants and a pad when she's on my bed. She's never really thrilled with the pants but it means she can still sleep on the bed with me. So problem solved. Good luck and will be interested in what you find and decide. Edited June 29, 2015 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Penny (16) developed the same problem, tested for UTI, all ok, so was put on Stilboestrol twice weekly (Mac is also on Stilboestrol so I buy a 100 tablet bottle) She started flirting with Mac...generally behaved like a tart, drove us nuts. I phoned the vet and was advised to cut down the dose to 1 tablet a week, this has worked very well so no more losing bladder control when she is sleeping. When she was behaving like a bitch in season it was a worry as she has arthritis and we feared she would hurt herself...she was pretty full-on :laugh: Edited June 29, 2015 by Boronia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbiew Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Thankyou everyone for your replys will take on all your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Boronia - Penny the little tart!! Sarah can be a bit tarty occasionally but isn't really fuill-on. But Mac is terribly interested in her girly bits - apparently its the Stilboestrol. One thing I forgot to mention - at some stage we changed Mac from Stilboestrol.to Propalin Syrup - can't remember why. I noticed Mac was becoming quite aggressive but didn't connect the two until I suddenly twigged - so did some research and aggression can be a Propalin side effect - took Mac off the Propalin and back onto Stilboestrol and problem solved. SO be careful if you are prescribed Propalin. Edited June 30, 2015 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trifecta Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I have had great success with Indian Corn Silk for older bitch spay incontinence. I advise a vet visit to rule out UTI, but have a read of this thread http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/256975-older-bitch-spay-incontinence/page__p__6472717#entry6472717 My girl is still dry after all this time using the tea :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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