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We aren’t the only ones who can experience incontinence. When a house or litter-trained pet loses control of its bladder and/or bowels, the problem is usually referred to as incontinence. This condition can have a number of different causes. However, regardless of the specific cause, incontinence is always a serious issue for the pet’s owners.
Incontinence can considerably range in severity, from slight leakage to a complete loss of bladder control. However, some of the symptoms of urinary incontinence in pets may include:
Some of the symptoms of fecal incontinence in pets may include:
Incontinence may occur for many different reasons, including:
In many cases, fecal or urinary incontinence can be resolved with proper treatment. For example, if your pet’s incontinence is the result of a urinary tract infection, the problem will typically improve after your pet completes a course of antibiotics.
If your pet develops the symptoms incontinence, consult your veterinarian to determine the cause. If treatment is appropriate, follow instructions carefully and monitor your pet to ensure that the problem is fixed after the prescribed treatment is complete.
For some pets, incontinence will persist regardless of treatment. For example, incontinence due to muscle or nerve damage is sometimes irreversible. If your pet remains incontinent, there are steps you can take to minimize the implications of the condition. According to the ASPCA, the following tips may be helpful to owners of incontinent pets:
By following these tips, you will be able to manage your pet’s condition and symptoms.