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From:pensacola, fl 32526
Registered: Dec 2003

posted 12-06-2003 09:58 PM         

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Hi, I've got a question about my 8 year old poodle that i adopted 7 months ago from a shelter. When she is laying down somewhere and then gets up, she sometimes leaves a wet spot (which i am assuming is urine). She usually does this on her bed in the kitchen but sometimes, when she is sleeping with me at night, she leaves wet spots on my bed. She is always very good about going to the bathroom outside and this only happens when she is laying down somewhere. Could anyone tell me what could be causing this and what I should do? Thanks a lot!

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From:NY, USA
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posted 12-06-2003 10:15 PM         

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It sounds like she has urinary incontinence.
I beleive there are medications that can help control this problem.

Here is a link with further information: http://www.vet4petz.com/articles/urinary_incontinence.htm

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From:,Calif. U.S.A.
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posted 12-11-2003 05:00 PM         

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I'm with Nern on this one. Talk to her vet. I also have a rescued poodle. They are great.

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From:Perth, Western Australia
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posted 12-11-2003 06:20 PM         

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or a bladder infection or kidney problems.

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From:Columbus, Tx ,USA
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posted 12-12-2003 05:42 AM         

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more than likely an overactive bladder, older dogs tend to get this problem.

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From:Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Registered: Aug 2003

posted 12-12-2003 02:34 PM         

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I was waiting for 'age' to show up here! Just noticed this w/ our Tyson - he's 8. Seems to 'drip' sometimes but not all the time...when he's lying around especially. Anyone else experience this with older dogs?

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