Is my dog's increased water intake on Proin a cause for concern?

I think that's a little hard to know at this point. If the behavior continues or if you start seeing signs of a problem (blood, straining to urinate...etc), I recommend to have Rowan checked for a bladder or prostate infection. I hope this helps.

I'm sorry to hear that Bijou has developed some leaking. Unfortunately we do see that in a number of spayed females. Proin is one of the most common medications that we will use for urinary incontinence, but there are several others that you can try as well. I am attaching a handout with more information about urinary incontinence including treatment options below. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952092 I would recommend asking your veterinarian about trying another medication for incontinence. Incurin or DES are the next most common medications to try after Proin. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Proin starts to be toxic at about 15mg/kg. Kobi ingested just over 6.8mg/kg and at that dose the most common side effects are mild hypertension (high blood pressure) and bradycardia (slow heart rate). Of course, every dog is different. I suggest you have Koji examined by your veterinarian especially if you are noticing any abnormal behavior. Other adverse effects can potentially be seen even at therapeutic doses. They include restlessness, urine retention, anorexia (not wanting to eat), tachycardia (increased heart rate), and hypertension (high blood pressure). Stroke-like signs have been reported rarely. Other rare clinical manifestations of toxicosis may include piloerection (hairs standing up on end), vomiting, tachypnea (fast breathing), anxiety or agitation, hyperthermia (increased body temperature), tachycardia, tremors, and potential seizures.

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear about Brittany's troubles. I am not sure if Petco has full veterinary services, as that is the appropriate avenue for eventually prescribing proin. When I see a dog for urinary incontinence issues, I start with a full blood and urine panel and a culture of the urine to rule out infections or any other health issues. I also will check the urinary bladder with an ultrasound and take a few xrays to make sure we don't have bladder or kidney stones, or cancer of some kind causing the incontinence. Once I've ruled out any other causes, and I know I need to use proin, I check a blood pressure to make sure that's normal too (because proin can cause side effecrs with that). I'll start a patient on the recommended dose and then recheck to make sure it's working. A couple weela after starting I'll usually check blood pressure, and then once more 4-6 weeks out. At that time I'll often check a mini panel and just double check some blood values. If all is well, i will just do periodic blood pressure checks throughout the year and labwork as needed for senior pets. I hope this answer is helpful!

Hello, and thank you for using PetCoach. Unfortunately, there is nothing over the counter that is going to be anywhere near as effective as Proin for urinary incontinence. However, there are some supplements out there that can help. Here's the one I've had the most success with: Hope that helps!

You are correct, Proin and DES are both medications that are commonly used to treat urinary incontinence in dogs. However, its possible that urinary tract infections, bladder stones, or bladder tumors could also cause these symptoms. Therefore, a visit to your vet for at least a urinalysis (urine test) is indicated. If no cause is found, then medication such as DES or Proin can be prescribed by your veterinarian. Antihistamines will have a significant effect on urination in dogs. If you feel that we haven't met your expectations, please contact customer service at customerservice@Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.com. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

I'm sorry you are dealing with this condition with Gizmo. Phenylpropanolamine often works well for urinary incontinence, but I am worried that there might be something else going on if Gizmo is drinking a lot of water. If there is another medical condition going on, Phenylpropanolamine may not work. So, I would have you veterinarian perform a urinalysis on Gizmo to check for any underlying medication conditions that may be causing the urinary incontinence that are treatable with a different medication. I have included a link to more information on Phenylpropanolamine as well below. The dosage can be variable for each dog, so I would ask your vet for a dosage recommendation if they think that is the right medication for Gizmo. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=614 Thanks for using PetCoach.