Ground Flax Seed
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Incontinence Remedies for Dogs
(Mpls., Mn)
09/12/2013
Hey Chris!
Ideally you should take your girls to the vet to rule out a UTI or other issue. Infections and kidney stones have been known to cause leaking while laying down.
That said if you are sure that what you are seeing is middle age doggie incontinence due to spaying, then both western and alternative approaches may help.
The most common drug vets prescribe is Phenylpropanolamine - aka PPA. This is a non-hormonal drug that works on the muscle tone of the urethal spincter; it is sometimes used in conjunction with estrogen therapy but is often prescribed alone.
Another approach would be to try a homeopathic preparation. Homeopathy tends to have few to zero side effects but it can be hit or miss; I find if its the right remedy it works *right away* but if its the wrong remedy it may take 2-3 weeks to confirm its not working. "'Only Natural Pet" brand makes an Incontinence Homeopathic Remedy that has been very effective for most. Failure for the remedy to work might involve a misdiagnosis of the presenting condition. So again, something to try only if you are sure of what you are seeing.
And - I was hoping to find sage advice and a cheap home remedy from Ted from Bangkok under the Human Ailments tab but no such luck! But humans have reported improvements/cures by supplementing with magnesium, Vitamin B12, and nutmeg - it might be fruitful to check out the human side to see if something resonates with you.
Incontinence Theories
(Maple Ridge, B.C, Canada)
09/27/2010
Your theory makes sense to me. Three vets recommended I have my GSD neutered even though he's almost 14. Now he has no control over his bladder and cant urinate on his own. Instead of helping him I made him worse. He just leaks when he's full, otherwise I have get him to urinate by squeezing his bladder but what works better for him is squeezing his left hamstring while tapping his right?! I'm going to try some of these remedies and hope for the best.
Leaking After Rabies Shot
(1)
(Denver, Colorado)
04/01/2009
I have an Akita. We adopted her at 7 months had no problems with her. At 1 year we had rabies and anti-venom shots done at her check-up. Within 2 weeks she leaked . After tests, medications, and 3 years of animal diapers we decided to put ACV (2T x 2) in her food. Within 2 weeks time frame she continually got better and now has not had a problem in nearly 5 weeks. I still do occasionally give it to her as the benefits seem to be worth it.
Hope this helps.
(Champlin, MN)
04/24/2009
(Atlanta, Ga.)
02/03/2010
(Mastic Beach, Ny)
10/27/2011
If I were you, a dog your dog's age, I'd do titer test for the rabies vaccine before giving it... The test will determine the level of protection your dog still has since the last vaccine... You might be surprised to see it's not necessary to repeat it. Get a certificate from the vet to show these results. it is accepted by all in the state of NY, so check with your town ordinance.
good luck, Terry
(London, England, Uk)
05/29/2012
(Belfast, Uk)
08/08/2012
(Omaha, Ne)
08/27/2012
I have had the same problem with my Sheeba Inu. She is 5 and right after her rabies booster she started leaking urine when she would sit down. Now I notice her bedding is damp in the mornings. My vet says there is no connection and that she needs hormones, but she never had this issue before the vaccine. I am going to try the ACV. Thank you!
(Tampa)
09/07/2015
I just googled the topic of female dog leaking after rabies shot and found this board. Our mini dachshund got a rabies shot a week ago today and all of a sudden leaks urine. She has never done this before and I find it rather suspicious that it happened right after the vaccine. Does this get better and go away on it's own?
(Henderson, Nv)
11/03/2015
Do not get a rabies shot or vaccine unless your dog is completely healthy of any illnesses. My dog at 10 years old received a rabies shot and died 8 days later. 3 days after the shot he couldn't walk, eat and starting losing his eye sight. He was a vibrant dog before and this all changed after the shot. We found out he had a mass in his liver and the Dr said since he was sick which he showed no sign prior to the rabies shot he is now anemic since his body is fighting the vaccine in his blood. He could not produce enough red blood cells so we gave him 2 blood transfusion and it didn't help. We brought him back home as they said he had 3 days to live. We wanted to spend the last few days at home and not at the hospital.Please be aware as I have read lots of stories of what a rabies shot can do to your dog if he doesn't need it.
(Massachusetts)
02/08/2024
Please stop vaccinating for rabies at least until you read these articles. We have adopted new laws in MA, and that should sound alarms to other states that have not yet. So long as your dog has had h/h initial first round, a booster at the time of an incident will be enough to reactivate antibodies. Read, read, read; Dr. Will Falconer, DVM, has years of experience solely devoted to educating us about the dangers of the rabies vaccine, among others.
Plantago Homicord
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(Gainesville, Georgia)
03/09/2008
(Carmel, NY)
03/11/2008
(Ottawa, Ontario)
10/16/2008
(Toronto, ON)
12/07/2008
The plantago homicord I use is from a company called Heel (heel.ca) ordered through my vet. Global Pets has something similar called LeaksNoMore but I have not tried that one personally. My vet's receptionist's dog stopped responding to the Plantago Homicord after many years of use and she tried the LeaksNoMore and said that worked wonders for her when the other one stopped being effective.
(Tupelo, Ms)
04/14/2012
Our 5 year old yorkie, Gigi, began having serious problems with incontinence after we had her spayed. She was on proin drops which helped (but did not cure) for a while. I changed her food (to EVO) which actually cured her for a couple of years. Now it is back with vengeance! We are in-and-out of the vet with her, and there are no underlying medical issues (urinary tract infection or crystals). She is again taking the proin drops, but it isn't helping. She has ruined our furniture, rugs, everywhere she lays. We put blankets down everywhere she typically lays and then we are washing, washing, washing blankets. We love her, but if we don't get some relief for her soon…. Well, I don't know what we will do. I have been reading about raw apple cider vinegar and Plantago Homicord. Can I use both of these together or should I only try one at a time? How much of the Plantago Homicord should I use? She weighs about 7 lbs. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated!
Standard Process Symplex-F
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Within a week it started to work! I had purchased diapers for her to use and haven't had to use one of them. You can get it thru your vet, but since I couldn't see a vet I found online a company called Holistic Health International and they shipped and it isn't expensive. They also have a blend for male dogs too. Hope this helps.
