packmom Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 12 year old Angel has had some naptime incontinence most of her life. It comes and goes. Lately it has been worse. I'm thinking of medication now. I've done diapers-she never wets while wearing one! She's being tested for UTI but most likely it is not. What has been your experience with the 2 drugs I have heard most about-PPA nd DES. I think we tried something years ago but it made her vomit. She has high blood pressure already-being controlled by med. and PPA is known to increase BP. I could just cover everything in plastic. When I usually decide to do something about it is when it goes away for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Have you ever tried acupuncture? Don't know if it would help in Angel'w case, but Sugar started peeing on her bed (only at night) when her arthritis and back end problems got so bad last fall. I didn't want to put her on (more) medication as she already takes heart meds (3) thyroid meds (1) pain meds (1) pepcid and glucosamine! I mentioned to her acupuncturist that she was having problems, and she said I'll add some "pee points" It worked! She will still have a bad night now and then if her arthritis flares up, so I keep washable incontinence pads on all the dog beds, but now it's once or twice a month, not once or twice a night! Sugar is also 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 When they get to that age, I treat them with antibiotics like Clavamox, just because if there is a problem. Chiropractic helps a lot. I wonder if that is why, so far (knock on wood) none of mine have had urinary incontinece. Sleep turds yes--urine no Acupuncture would help too. DES can affect platelets and you have to check every so often. PPA - the side effects can be stroke. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Try acupuncture, the holistic vet we use told me she's had success with herbs, I wish I had known that 2 yrs ago. Dolly died from a toxic reaction to PPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jbox Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I had a dog once on the DES, it worked well for her. Jackie 12 year old Angel has had some naptime incontinence most of her life. It comes and goes. Lately it has been worse. I'm thinking of medication now. I've done diapers-she never wets while wearing one! She's being tested for UTI but most likely it is not. What has been your experience with the 2 drugs I have heard most about-PPA nd DES. I think we tried something years ago but it made her vomit. She has high blood pressure already-being controlled by med. and PPA is known to increase BP. I could just cover everything in plastic. When I usually decide to do something about it is when it goes away for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packmom Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 I do have a good acupuncturist. Maybe I'll give him a call. I hate to add more meds right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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