Weimaraner Dog Incontinence

Weimaraner dog incontinence can occur at any age, but is most common in older dogs.

Your Weim may be incontinent due to a simple dog urinary tract infection, or the loss of bladder control can be a more serious condition.

Weimaraners are more prone to some dog urinary dog problems than other dogs, and knowing what to look for, can help you control the problem.

Weimaraner Puppies and Incontinence

Your puppy probably just needs a little more attention and a few more lessons on potty training.

Puppies cannot hold their urine as long as an adult dog can, so make sure that your puppy goes outside regularly (the same time every day) and frequently.

And give your puppy lots of praise when she urinates outside.

In most cases, puppies will soon be fully trained, and your dog will gain better bladder control, for longer periods of time.

Older Dog Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is most frequent in dogs weighing over 40 pounds.

Weimaraners are one of the breeds that are prone to dog incontinence.

Frequently mistaken for dog submissive urination, canine incontinence is not a behavioral problem, and it needs to be addressed, medically.

Your dog doesn’t even know that she lost her urine. Punishing a dog that has lost bladder control--will do only harm. It will not resolve the issue!

Here are some things to look for:

• Dog odor - Your dog may have an offensive odor because her hair has been soaked with urine around her bottom.

• Urine wetness - Your dog may have obvious wetness from urine. If the skin is always wet from urine, skin irritation can develop.

• Her dog bed is wet or damp - Dogs who are incontinent often lose urine while resting or sleeping. You may notice an odor or dampness on your dog’s bed or where she rests or sleeps.

• Increased thirst - If your dog is drinking LOTS of water, he may have an endocrine disorder, like diabetes.

• Straining to urinate

• Inability to urinate or only able to pee small amounts

• Urinary tract infections - dogs with incontinence often suffer from frequent infections.

Depending on your dog, his age, and the reasons for his incontinence, the treatment may be simple or you may need the assistance of your veterinarian.

There are many good dog incontinence products on the market to help you keep damage to your home and your dog’s discomfort to a minimum, so don’t despair.

Urinary incontinence can be caused by a simple urinary tract infection (that will go away), by aging in seniors, or by a serious condition like a tumor.

So, before you undergo self treatment for your dog, make sure that you understand the cause of your pet’s incontinence--so that the treatment is appropriate!

Sometimes a simple treatment can be all that is needed to prevent urine loss. Pet Alive's UTI Free is a natural product that is often effective.

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