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I HAVE A SHELTY SPAYED 12 YEARS OLD. SHE IS LEAVING WET
SPOTS ON THE FLOOR AND THE BACK END OF HER SEEMS WET
AT TIMES. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO OR GET FOR HER?

Submitted: 870 days and 13 hours ago.
Category: Cat
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
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Hello, Sky

She sounds like she has urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control). The nerves and muscles in the bladder must properly work together for normal urination. When the nerves or muscles become weakened or damage you get the incontinence. This is seen more often in older pets.

This is treatable with medication. Talk with your vet about it, and ask for a contrast dye test. This can evaluate for congenital abnormalities and bladder position. You see this more in dogs. It can also have neurological reasons.

The number one thing you see is wet spots where the pet was lying, dribbling pee with out being aware, wet coat around the hind legs, and low abdomen.

You may read more about it here. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_urinary_incontinence.html

Let me know if you need further help

Sincerely, XXXXX

 

 

 

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Expert: Micki
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Answered: 7/5/2007

Expert in cat behavior and health

Expert in cat medical and behavior issues.

869 days and 12 hours ago.

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Reply to Micki's Post: WENT TO VET HE GAVE HER BLOOD WORK ETC. THINKS
INFECTION AND LOSS OF BLATTER CONTROL.
HERE IS WHAT HE GAVE ME FOR HER.AMOXICILIN 250M
EVERY 12 HRS.DES CAPSULES 1MG. 1 EVERY 24 HRS.
FOR 7 DAYS AND THEN 1 PER WEEK FOR LIFE.WHAT YOUR
THINKING ON THIS. THANKS XXXXXX

Posted by Micki 869 days and 12 hours ago.

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Glad to hear you went to the vet.

This treatment is very typical and common. Nothing to worry about. The DES capsules will help increases the responsiveness to bladder and nerves.

The amoxicilin I am sure is just a precaution in the event there is an infection present. (not a big deal)

You did the right thing, and so did your vet.

Let me know if you have any other problems or questions.

Good luck,

Mick

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