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Article: Dear Dr. Fox: I belong to a ...
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- March 2, 2004
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Dear Dr. Fox:
I belong to a 9-year-old female poodle. She has had a few
accidents in the last few weeks (all in her sleep). She had a
complete urinalysis, and that was okay.
My question is: If it is incontinence starting, is there anything
other than drugs to control this condition? If not, what about side
effects?
R.D.M., Neptune, N.J.
Since your dog's urinalysis is all clear, she is probably
suffering from incontinence associated with being spayed. A short
course of treatment with replacement hormone diethylstilbestrol (DES)
may prove safe and effective. Long-term treatment is to be avoided
because of potentially harmful side effects. I have found that many
incontinent spayed dogs respond ...