Is there anything to give a dog that can't control it's bladder and bowel movement?

my dog is almost 13 and in pretty good health as far as all her organs are concerned. She can't control her bladder or bowel movements. I don't think it is fair to put her down since her bloodwork is fine and she eats everyday and still plays. Is there any medicine to give her?Is there anything to give a dog that can't control it's bladder and bowel movement?
Ask your Vet about giving your dog some pumpkin pie filling for the bowels. As far as the urine goes, PetSmart sells dog diapers for incontinent elderly dogs from sizes extra small to extra large.Is there anything to give a dog that can't control it's bladder and bowel movement?
Only your vet could tell you for sure. Wouldn't it be nice if there were such a thing as Depends for dogs? (And who knows....maybe there is!)





Sorry I can't be of more help, but this is definitely a question for your dog's vet!





Best wishes to the both of you!
To sleep she is getting to old to hold her bladder and bowel
you should ask your vet
You can try giving her less food and water and take her out more often or get newspaper or some kind of mats and put down for her in case she cant hold it while your asleep or gone somewhere.
Poor girl is just getting old. I am not sure that they do have any meds that will help her. Just lots of bleach,paper towels, and a loving owner(which it sounds like she has). You can always contact your vet for a quick over the phone consult. They are the authorities on pets.
if she is in as good health as you indicate I would suggest you have her back x-rayed to make sure something isn't pressing on a nerve that has caused these problems. one or the other separately could be several problems but both together usualy means some kind of nerve damage. bladder alone can be helped with oral hormones from your vet. the bowel is a little more difficult as you run the risk of constipating the animal. consult your Vet for the best answer
Hi iluvmytwi,





I admire the fact your not giving up on your dog. I do know there is a medication that you can get through your Veterinarian and if I remember correctly its to control the bladder but not the bowels. I got creative and use Depends (the fully elasticated pull up type)and tightened it on each side as necessary with rubber bands on my Pit Bull once he grew out of the baby diapers, it's just a matter of cutting a hole in the back of the diaper for the tail.





My dog is totally disabled with neurological problems and has had the same issues with neither control over his bladder or bowels including limited use of his back legs since he was a little puppy he is now a year and a half old. If you chose to use either the Depends or baby diapers be sure to change it often enough due to diaper rash. Huggies Baby Wipes A%26amp;D Ointment and Desident work well I've found. It's truly just like having a baby! :o)











Sincerely,





Alice H.

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