Problem Bladder in Dogs – Is it Diaper Time For Old Duchess?
Large dogs or small, old or young, can suffer from a problem bladder in dogs. You fine damp spots on the rug (or in your bed) and what you thought was a water leak was really your dog leaking. Little puddles all over the place. Your dog barely knows what has happened, but he’s miserable when you point it out to him. There is help for your dog and she doesn’t have to wear a diaper. It can be hard to know what to do: no one is happy about the situation. You and the family just plain hate the mess, work and smell, but still love the old gal. They know the dog isn’t just misbehaving. But what causes bladder problems in dogs, and is there any way to help a weak bladder in dogs? Bladder problems in dogs have a wide range of causes. Your dog’s body changes as she grows older. There are hormonal shifts, weakening muscles, and reduced sensitivity in nerve response that all work against bladder control. Bladder stones can plug urine from flowing, then release urine without the dog being aware of
