Dog urinary incontinence is due to neurological problems

1. When the normal bladder exceeds the quantitative amount of urine, a "need to urinate" will occur. At this time, the dog's mind will Two groups of nerve controls come into play: one is the reflex of pushing the vertebrae, triggering urgent urinary contraction and starting urination; on the other hand, during urination, the cerebral cortex will cancel the inhibition of the sacral reflex, causing the sphincter and perineum to relax and urinate. It can be discharged.
2. Once there is a problem with the nerves that control urination. It may be a primary disease, such as neuropathy, or an acquired disease, such as trauma, infection, tumor, etc., which may cause urinary incontinence. The parts that affect nerves may be nerve receptors, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, etc. It is very difficult to confirm the location of the lesion, and it is also the main cause of urinary incontinence in most elderly cats and dogs.

Dog urinary incontinence is due to the loss of bladder storage function

Whendog’s bladder loses its normal function Due to the function of storing urine, or when the bladder contracts excessively, a small amount of urine will leak out frequently. The symptoms are generally caused by external pressure, chronic inflammation, pelvic infection, urinary tract infection, fecal obstruction, tumors and other conditions. B-ultrasound can reveal bladder storage function problems, and there are many ways to treat them.

Urinary incontinence in dogs is due to urethral disorders

The dog’s urethra is composed of smooth muscles, voluntary muscles, and connective tissue. Normal urethra closure does not allow urine to leak. out. If the urethra does not close properly, urine will leak. Urethral malfunctions include congenital urethral dysplasia, acquired urethral insufficiency, urinary tract infection and inflammation, and other diseases. Urinary incontinence caused by urethral disorders and abnormal bladder storage function will occur intermittently. Treatment is usually surgical correction or medication.

Dog urinary incontinence is due to urine retention

A large amount of urine is stored in the bladder, mostly caused by acquired bladder problems Cervical obstruction, urethral stricture, neurological damage. In this type of urinary incontinence, you need to strain very hard to urinate, the urine is very thin, and you may not be able to finish urination. On palpation, the bladder will be observed to be distended. For example, dog urinary stones disease, urine retention can easily lead to other diseases, such as kidney inflammation, or even kidney function damage, so the dog must be sent to the pet hospital in time.