Incontinence in Dogs Incontinence in Dogs Incontinence is the inability of your dog to control urination due to a physical problem. This is not the same as submissive urination which is a social signal. Incontinent dogs appear unaware that they are losing urine. They may get up and you find they have been lying in a puddle. Their tails and back legs may be wet, you may find a trail of urine on the floor or their beds may be soaked.
Incontinence can be a result of old age which can cause a loss of bladder control.
Minor problems, especially those that occur overnight, can be helped by limiting your dog's water intake before bed. Stop giving him water a couple of hours beforehand and make sure he gets a walk to eliminate right before bed. In more severe cases, your veterinarian can diagnose and suggest treatment depending on the problem. All rights reserved.