Proin Can Help

Urinary incontinence is a term that refers to the inability of the bladder to store urine. For normal storage of urine, the bladder wall relaxes to allow filling and the urethral sphincter closes tightly to prevent urine from leaking out. Urinary incontinence occurs when the urethral sphincter loses the ability to tighten, causing urine to leak out.

This disorder can occur in male and female dogs of any age or breed, but is most common to spayed females. Obesity has also been associated with the problem.

The leaking associated with urinary incontinence can be distressing to both you and your pet. An unpleasant odor can develop. Dermatitis, urine scalding, infection around the animal's urethra or vulva, and other health problems can develop.

Urinary incontinence is a fairly common problem that luckily has a treatment available. Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride (ppa), the active ingredient in Proin, is an alpha agonist drug treatment. It has been proven to be highly effective in the treatment of urinary incontinence in dogs. Proin has few or no side effects. Proin stimulates the neuromuscular receptors of the urethral muscles, aiding in the tightening of the sphincter, which prevents the leaking of urine.

Most of the time you will notice urinary incontinence when your dog sleeps or after he/she gets up from laying down. It can vary from large quantities to small spots of urine. If you ever notice any symptoms of incontinence call us right away. This condition requires treatment not punishment.

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