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12-04-2010, 07:32 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mandan, North Dakota, USA
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| incontinence Originally Posted by Norma Ralston http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ima...s/viewpost.gif Anyone with an older Yorkie had any problems with incontinence? My male (neutered) Yorkie Sassy, 15 years old in two months, started peeing on the floor instead of asking to go out. This was a couple months ago. Sometimes he would ask to go out, but sometimes not. Had him to the vet and she said he has demenia. I now have him on a drug called Selegiline, to improve symptons of cognitive disfunction. Now, about a week ago he started peeing quite often and sometimes a small amount--- on the floor.. Had him back to the Vet and she checked him out for diabetes, and other diseases and can't find anything wrong. She says the problems are his age, senility, and probably bladder muscle weak. I started him on a pill yesterday called Proin, for urinary incontinence in dogs. Because of this problem I have to keep him in diapers. I have used the doggie diapers from Petsmart but don't seem to completely cover him, so have a regular diaper on him too. He eats well, sleeps all night, but it is hard to accept the fact that if these pills (Proin) don't do anything for him I will have to deal with keeping diapers on him the rest of his life. What do you all think about this, and do you know of any better doggie diapers or other ways to keep the pee from getting all over the floor. I have one of those washable wraps, and that works well but have to wash it. The only Yorkie I have had that was older passed away in my yard. She lived to be 17 years old, but had congestive heart failure. So, therefore I have never had to put one to sleep, so that fact I would have a hard time dealing with. Especially under these circumstances. This diaper thing isn't that bad anyway. It would help if it were summer here, as he loves to be outside in the yard. I will plan to keep on with the diapers for now, and hope somebody can give me some tips or advice. These pets become JUST LIKE YOUR OWN KIDS. And when your own kids are grown up and gone, they are so much company. I am sure that this has happened to others, so would like some input from whoever can give me some advice regarding diapers, etc. |
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12-04-2010, 07:50 AM | #2 |
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| My young female has a problem with incontinence- it was really rough to deal with at the beginning, so I Understand your pain. She HATED wearing diapers all the time but the alternative was that she peed the bed 5-6 times per night- we were all miserable. The vet finally convinced me to start her on Proin and it has truly been a lifesaver. Within a few days it started working and has continued to work since then. If you need to continue using belly bands look at this site: Washable and reusable dog and puppy pee pads, belly bands, and diapers at T. Bumpkins & Co. Cathy makes washable liners for the belly bands, this way you can have a stack of them to alternate between and not have to wash the entire belly band every time. She is member 107barney here if you want to contact her. |
12-04-2010, 07:58 AM | #3 |
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| Maybe use a belly band, and put a "pad" in it...then you just have to change the pad, but not (always) wash the belly band...You'll need two, one to wear and one to wash...YorkieHaven Rescue makes them and will ship them to you...They are the most reasonable priced, I've ever seen...I've got one, for Buzz, when we go visiting...He doesn't mark our house, but will have a hike at someone elses'...I also have them for male dogs, that board w/us, and hike...One hike, and on goes the band...I only use a mini pad, in Buzz' belly band, because I get him all "peed" out, before we go somewhere, so a mini pad works for a little tinkle... |
12-04-2010, 04:44 PM | #4 | |
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I often tell customers about Proin if they call with questions or have dogs completely incontinent. My diapers with the washable inserts (Bumpkins Barriers named after my dog and company namesake Teddy Bumpkins) are useful for dogs in heat, dogs who are housebroken but who have occasional problems (for example, visiting grandma's house), etc. I think for totally incontinence my diapers work with disposable Poise pads or in special circumstances and upon request I will customize a garment depending on whether I think I can help. But I second the use of Proin as something to discuss with your vet. It truly worked wonders for Daisy - she was letting her bladder go during naps and even with water restriction after a certain time at night, she was constantly soaked. As I said, it resolved and she has access to water 24 hours a day and this has not been a problem in many many years. Good Luck!
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12-04-2010, 04:58 PM | #5 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | Proin should work. We do not know Darcy's exact age, as she is a rescue, but the vet estimates her to be between 12-14. She would lose control of her bladder when she was sleeping. We give her 1/4 of a proin tablet 2x per day, with her Lasik, and she has never had a problem since. |
12-04-2010, 07:04 PM | #6 |
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| I'm sorry your baby is having problems. My Molly before she passed away, she had problems loosing urine because of medical problems she had and I used the Proin Drops with her, it worked really well for her.
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12-05-2010, 02:29 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mandan, North Dakota, USA
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| Thanks for much for your info. I am going to order some stuff from you. He hasn't been on the proin for more than three days, so hopefully if it is going to work will work this coming week. Maybe because of his age will be a struggle. He is doing well otherwise so am dealing with this problem... As he is my baby, had him since 1999. He has cataracts and can't hear well, but that is usually the case when they get this age. |
12-05-2010, 02:30 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mandan, North Dakota, USA
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| Thanks for your response. Am dealing with the problem okay so far with diapers, etc. I know as dogs age they usually have some problems, just like humans. |
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