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| Urinary Incontinence |
If your animal has been leaving urine around the house, ask your veterinarian to rule out a medical condition such as an infection, nerve damage or a behavioral problem. The most likely culprit is urethral sphincter hypotonus or urinary incontinence, which occurs when your dog or cat loses control of the muscles that control urination. This is most often seen in spayed females.
Commonly prescribed drugs for this condition do have side effects. In November 2000, the FDA asked firms to recall drug products containing phenylpropanolamine (fen-el-pro-pa-nol-a-mine), for many years the drug-of-choice prescribed by veterinarians for the treatment of urinary incontinence. The action came after the FDA reviewed results of a study conducted by scientists at Yale University School of Medicine that showed an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain tissue) in people who were taking the drug, which is commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold medications as well as weight loss products and decongestants. |
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| Gentler solutions include: |
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| *Pee Pee Drops —medicinal herbal preparation that soothes and tones the tissues of the lower urinary tract, strengthens the entire urinary tract in conditions such as LUTD, Nephritis, Cystitis, Bladder Stones/Urolithiasis and Urethritis. |
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| *HomeopetUrinary Incontinence Drops/Leaks No More —a homeopathic product. Dosage is 10 drops for dogs, 3 drops for cats, three times daily orally, in food or water. This product has no side effects. |
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*Anaflora Spay and Neuter —flower essence that helps to restore the balance of energy disturbed by the spaying process and enables the animal to better understand its purpose in working with humans.
• Exercise can make a difference; in fact, anything that improves circulation is good—Frisbee jumping, agility training, etc. |
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