Let me tell you a quick story. I started to notice my pet husky urinating in different parts of the house and at first thought it must have been a behavioral problem so scolded him for doing it. I brought the issue up with his vet who did some tests and what do you know, he was diagnosed with canine urinary incontinence.
Both dogs and cats suffer from this condition but it is the most common among female dogs. In some cases, urinary problems in dogs stem from birth defects such as an ectopic ureter, which is when one or both ureters connect to an abnormal location such as the urethra or vagina. This condition can also be accompanied by frequent bacterial infections of the bladder and urinary tract. Dogs who suffer from this condition may constantly drip urine. In order to correct this condition, a surgical procedure is necessary otherwise the problem will come back.
To get a correct diagnosis, take your dog to the veterinarian to get some tests done. Your vet will test your dog's blood to see if there are any signs of diseases that could be causing canine urinary incontinence. He will also test the urine for bacterial cultures. An ultrasound may also be done in order to examine the different parts of the bladder and urinary tract.
Incontinence can also be caused by hormone imbalance, bacterial infection, bladder stones, loosening of the urinary sphincter with old age, or a blockage of the urethra. Symptoms of bladder infections and problems include the inability to urinate, urinating in inappropriate places, excessive or frequent urination, and urinating only drops at a time.
In order maintain your dog's urinary tract health it is important to ensure that he has a healthy diet and lifestyle. Make sure to feed your dog healthy, unprocessed foods that are organic if possible. Feed your dog foods that contain minerals like magnesium, thiamin, and niacin in order to promote a healthy bladder. Diet goes a long way in preventing urinary problems in dogs.
Also make sure that your dog always has access to fresh, clean water. If possible, give your dog bottled or filtered water versus chlorinated or fluoridated tap water. Moreover, ensure your dog gets a sufficient amount of exercise each day and plenty of opportunities to empty his bladder by taking him out for a walk at least twice a day. Holding it in can lead to canine urinary incontinence, UTI, and other problems.
It is important to take your pets to a veterinarian and get a correct diagnosis in order to give them a specific treatment. If a surgical procedure is necessary you aren't going to see improvements with lifestyle and dietary changes. Homeopathic remedies are useful as complementary treatments in this case however in order to support immune functioning and promote overall health and healing after the surgical procedure.
Mainstream veterinarians are quick to prescribe strong medication such as estrogens when the exact cause of urinary problems in dogs is unknown. If you don't want to risk exposing your dog to serious side effects, your best bet will be to administer a homeopathic treatment as well as implement the necessary dietary and lifestyle changes in order to prevent, heal, and treat the problems holistically and safely.
Your next step? Take what you have learned and start making the lifestyle changes necessary in order to promote optimal bladder functioning and health in your dog. Canine urinary incontinence can be caused by a variety of factors so your first step should be to visit a veterinarian and get a proper diagnosis. Remember that even if you do opt for conventional therapy, in order to promote long term health and disease prevention, homeopathic remedies and lifestyle changes are by far the most effective.
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