Incontinence, 'Bladder Strenth'

Last week a wet spot appeared on Maple's bed. I wasn't there but DH was confused re: what exactly it was as it was not particularly smelly, but assumed urine. So 'okay, let's watch this'. Last weekend while chilln' on couch, again, big wet spot on the pillow. This time I was there and confirmed indeed urine. No other unusual behavior. Went to the vet first thing Monday. Full urinalysis, CBC taken. Everything came back perfect- no infection, no blood in urine, no crystals, no weird #s on blood work. (With the exception of allergies) Maple is the picture of young healthy active dog, so unlikely spinal involvement. So- likely weakened bladder urethra sphincter, aka estrogen-responsive or spay incontinence. A huge fear of mine since becoming more educated on the possible side effects of early spaying. My vet immediately tried to reassure me that that this condition can happen to any female regardless. She states she's has seen it many times in females spayed later. However I'll always wonder. Regardless now we have to deal. I've been very pleased with my somewhat unconventional holistic vet who recommends first trying 'Bladder Strenth' by VetriScience. She's found many dogs respond well to it. If that doesn't do the job, then estrogen therapy. Can anyone comment on either of the above treatments?
Also- I have to call and ask the vet tomorrow but, I thought with humans urine cultures were grown over a couple days? She gave me the results by the end of the day, so...? Anyone know about that?

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