Urinary Incontinence: Home Cures for Bladder Disorders

Have you ever noticed that when you wake in the morning your pet's bed is damp and smells of urine?  If so, it is possible that your pet is suffering from Urinary Incontinence.  This problem causes your pet to have little accidents, which usually occur at night when they are lying down.  The animal is not deliberately urinating but as a result of the condition, urine will dribble out without the pet being able to control it.

There are several medical reasons that could contribute to this condition such as urethral valves that are not working properly, urinary system defects, cancer or prostate problems in male pets.  This condition can affect both males and females but overall the problem occurs much more commonly among older female pets.

Now this is not the same thing as when on occasion your dog gets excited to see someone or is nervous and as a result, piddles on the floor.  This type of situation is purely a behavioral problem, not a medical one such as urinary incontinence is.

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