[Locket]

Our new-ish (got him in september) boy Mitchell has a urine leaking problem. He's had this problem from the time he was a puppy, and he's now two and a half years old.

(Background Info, skip if you want)
We're not entirely sure what the cause is, however there is something slightly wrong with his kidney function (I will clarify what that is when I get the information from his previous home).

The main problem with his leaking is that it happens when he's sleeping. He typically sleeps is his dog bed, the floor or the couch, and he has recently started sleeping on my bed at night. We could crate him, but that would be our last choice.

As far as we can tell, water intake has no affect on his leaking. We've tried limiting his water consumption a few hours before his last pee of the night, but he still leaks. He drinks COPIOUS amounts of water, and I feel bad limiting his water intake if there is no affect on his leaking. (End of Background Info)


I'm looking into temporary solutions to keep everything dry, and would like to hear opinions about the belly band or if there are other, better alternatives. His previous home believes there is no medical procedure that will permanently stop him from leaking, but we are going to double-check that with our vet.

 

[Locket]

Thanks taxtell. I will ask about Proin for sure. His previous home did a full blood panel and everything, I just need to get the records. He was very well cared for in his previous homes and I even met his breeder a few weeks ago. As a pup, he was on the tainted melamine dog food for a very short while and so that's another hypothesis.
He's an extremely healthy dog otherwise, so I'm not overly concerned about it being a major health issue, but I'll update when we visit the vet. Have to make an appointment.

Any other belly band reviews or alternatives??


To add: Read some stuff about Proin and I'm worried about the incidence of strokes and seizures. Anyone have experience with Proin?

 

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Thank you Poodlepal. P-Pockets hehe, good name

 

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That's great information Spencer, thank you. His leaks are never full pee type leaks, but some leaks are possibly a 1/4 cup...but thats just an estimation. From looking at the P-Pockets online, they look really well designed. I may end up just making my own though as they don't seem all the difficult to make. Thanks!

 

[Locket]

Thank you dt7624, bigpoodleperson and Mandycasey'smom.

I made a makeshift belly band to try last night using an old soccer sock, maxi pad and some duct tape. Mitchell didn't seem bothered by it at all and kept it on all night. Worked like a charm

Until we investigate this leaking problem further, looks like we'll invest in a bellyband/p-pocket.

Thanks so much everyone! I'll keep you all updated.