Bladder Control in Pets
of adult diapers wrapped up with bows at your 40th birthday party and laughing until you pee. Unfortunately, when pets have bladder control issues it isn’t funny and even pet diapers are no laughing matter. You may even notice your pet licking their “privates” if they have bladder control problems. Sometimes, pets will have irritated skin around these areas, a condition known as scalding. Pets who “dribble” are usually suffering from a weakness of the bladder’s sphincter muscle or valve that opens and closes to control urine flow. Sometimes this “valve” doesn’t open or close completely and you find yourself at the wrong end of a steam cleaner on a Saturday afternoon when you’d rather be shopping, hiking, or just about anything else besides emptying large amounts of dirty water into your sink. Many things can contribute to bladder control problems. Your veterinarian should screen your pet for any urinary infections; this is usually accomplished with a routine urinalysis and a urine culture. A blood panel will help rule out other contributing conditions like diabetes and hypothyroidism. The veterinarian should also palpate the bladder for obvious stones. Small ones feel like gravel or sand and larger ones can feel like a bag of marbles. X-rays and/or ultrasound can confirm the diagnosis. Large stones or many stones sometimes require surgery. Dietary changes also help to reduce the stones’ size and re-occurrence. Loss of hormones can also be a cause of bladder control problems. Older pets and spayed dogs seem to suffer from “dribbles” more than younger unsprayed ones. Some vets treat younger spayed animals with hormones and especially, older ones with phenylpropanolamine, a decongestant. Know the problems and side effects sometimes associated with these medications before your pet begins taking them. Younger pets that have urine “dribbles” are usually suffering from developmental disorders of the urethra or vagina. These problems can usually be surgically corrected. Siberian Huskies, Labrador retrievers, Collies and Miniature Poodles have a higher occurrence of this type of defect. Obesity can be a contributing cause for bladder problems. Obese animals tend to have more pressure on internal organs and increased volumes of urine. Regular exercise and measured amounts of the proper nutrition can work wonders. Stress and excitement can also affect bladder control. Do not punish or reprimand your pet for accidents. It will only increase anxiety related to the problem. When cleaning up accidents, do not react or attempt to humiliate your pet. Chances are your pet is as confused as you are about the problem. To avoid bladder infections make sure your pet drinks enough fresh clean water, but not before bedtime. This will help reduce the “dribbles.” Some owners prefer filtered water to reduce chemicals. Also, give your pet plenty of chances to go outside to urinate. Don’t allow your pet to “hold their urine” for long periods of time. Regular bathing with mild shampoos can reduce bacterial urinary infections. Cat owners should always make sure the litter box is clean and avoid using litters with perfumes and/or deodorizers for cats that have bladder problems. Keeping your cat’s litter box in a close convenient location can help. Having several litter boxes may reduce accidents also. For healthy animals, natural products that stimulate and tone bladder muscles can free up your Saturday afternoons and allow your pet to resume a normal routine also. Better Bladder Control, a homeopathic product that contains: Cantharis-a known cystitis treatment; Causticum or Potassium Hydrate used for its anti-inflammatory and nerve healing properties; Equisetum from Roman and Greek medicine used for kidney ailments; and Ferrum Phosphoricum, an iron and phosphorus compound used for general incontinence has been known to reduce bladder problems. For pets that are at risk for bladder infections, UTI-Free is a product that may also prevent bladder leakage. Using safe products that have a money back guarantee is one step concerned pet owners can take towards good bladder health.
researcher Sheli Ellsworth Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies for Pets With Bladder Control Challenges
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