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Lacy's Mom · 08-12-2006, 08:23 PM

I have never heard of protein being the cause of involuntary urination.

When urine leaks out while the animal sleeps there can be several causes. Urinary tract infections or inflammation can affect the sphincter that holds urine in the bladder in which case antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications are needed. In some cases the sphincter may relax in a spayed female dog. For some dogs either hormonal replacement or medications to increase sphincter tone may be helpful. Whether it is an infection or a hormonally mediated relaxation of the sphincter, a qualified vet can be of help.

08-12-2006, 08:23 PM	#3
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	I have never heard of protein being the cause of involuntary urination. When urine leaks out while the animal sleeps there can be several causes. Urinary tract infections or inflammation can affect the sphincter that holds urine in the bladder in which case antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications are needed. In some cases the sphincter may relax in a spayed female dog. For some dogs either hormonal replacement or medications to increase sphincter tone may be helpful. Whether it is an infection or a hormonally mediated relaxation of the sphincter, a qualified vet can be of help.