Not exact matches
When the pelvic floor and supporting muscles become
weak and can't optimally perform these responsibilities, you may experience symptoms of incontinence, which
includes the inability to control your
bladder and may present as occasional leakage as you laugh, cough, sneeze, run, or jump.
These
include a
weak urethral sphincter (for spayed or desexed female pooches), congenital causes like ectopic ureters in younger dogs,
weak bladders and short urethras that might occur in some female dogs.
A number of medical issues -
including a urinary tract infection (UTI), a
weak sphincter, hormone - related problems after spay surgery,
bladder stones, diabetes, kidney disease, Cushing's disease, neurological problems and abnormalities of the genitalia - can cause urinary incontinence.
Other health issues to be aware of
include canine hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, and a
weak bladder.
A number of medical issues -
including a urinary tract infection, a
weak sphincter caused by old age, hormone - related problems after spay surgery,
bladder stones, diabetes, kidney disease, Cushing's disease, neurological problems and abnormalities of the genitalia - can cause urinary incontinence in dogs.
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a female health issue that develops when the internal structures supporting the pelvic organs,
including the
bladder, the uterus and the bowel, become so
weak that they fall from their normal positioning.