Summary Phenylpropanolamine is used to treat urinary incontinence in dogs. Contact your veterinarian if your pet experiences restlessness, increased heart rate, seizures, or difficulty urinating while being treated with phenylpropanolamine. Indications for Use Urinary incontinence due to decreased urethral sphincter tone. Not FDA approved for use in dogs and cats but is a common and accepted practice to phenylpropanolamine for urinary incontinence in dogs.
Urinary incontinence is more common in larger breed female dogs who have been spayed .
It can occur in unspayed females or in males also. Available by prescription and over the counter . Response to treatment should be seen in 4-7 days. Missed doses may cause the urine leakage to recur. Other medications are available if this one does not stop the incontinence.