Urinary incontinence in the dog: Diagnosis and management

Urinary incontinence in the dog: Diagnosis and management

Urinary incontinence is a relatively commonly encountered disorder in dogs. Whilst a favourable response can be seen with medical and surgical management options, or a combination of the two, urinary incontinence can be a challenging condition to treat. The potential for multiple causes of incontinence to co-exist and a limited understanding of some of the more common causes contributes to the challenges encountered. This article will review urinary incontinence in dogs and the management options that are currently available.