What are the symptoms of incontinence or UTI in my female pug?

He may have a urinary tract infection if it has a foul odor and he is urinating more than once every hour. If that is the case then a brief exam and urinalysis through your vet should be able to detect the problem. If he does have an uncomplicated case of a UTI then a short course of antibiotics can resolve the problem. Best wishes and take care.

Older pets can have issues with bladder control due to neurologic problems. If Cheyenne is retaining urine at times and leaking after urinating, she likely does not have good bladder control. I would recommend that she is seen by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Retaining and/or leaking urine puts Cheyenne at an increased risk for urinary tract infections. Left untreated these issues can lead to permanent damage to the bladder and kidneys.

You may see symptoms such as an increase in thirst and/or urination, bloody urine, foul smelling urine, difficulty urinating or excessive licking of the genitals. The definitive way is to have Blue examined by your veterinarian. A sterile urine sample can be collected and submitted for urinalysis and urine culture. Treatment is usually with antibiotics.

Hi there! I'm sorry to read about Martha's troubles. There are several reasons for incontinence in dogs. It can range from something as simple as a urinary tract infection to kidney disease as you've mentioned, to actual incontinence. Sometimes stones or crystals in the urinary bladder can cause incontinence too. Normally what I do for a pet that is having urinary incontinence is evaluate some lab work like blood and urine and make sure the kidneys are ok, and that we aren't dealing with a urinary tract infection - which includes sometimes a kidney infection. If any of these things are the potential causes, I'll treat them accordingly. I will also check xrays to look for urinary bladder stones. If all of the above things are ruled out, meaning they aren't the cause, I will treat with incontinence medications. I'd definitely recommend a vet visit for Ms. Martha. You may get a lot of answers about this issue and her overall health, which is important for senior pet!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may actually not be due to the bladder stones. This could be something else like a bladder infection or even urinary incontinence. For that reason, I would encourage you to go to your veterinarian as this could be something treatable and very manageable. You could consider contacting your local humane society as they tend to offer veterinary care at very reasonable costs. Good luck and have a good night!

Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs are definitively compatible with a urinary tract infection/inflammation. Stress related (idiopathic type of inflammation) infection and presence of crystals are the most common causes of it. Another clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Ultrasound or x rays of the abdomen may be needed as there may be stones inside the bladder (which does not show up on urine analysis). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

She could have a urinary tract infection and need an antibiotic to treat. Schedule an appointment with your vet for a urinalysis to determine if there is an infection. When you schedule the appointment, ask if you should bring a sample or if they want to get in at the clinic.