Update On Hattie-She's Still Wet-Vet Says It's Probably Incontinence

[Discussing Labradoodles & Goldendoodles]

Well, the vet called me yesterday and filled me in on her conversation with two specialists in San Antonio. Hattie has been on the antibiotics for seven days now and is still damp which means she probably is incontinent. But; she is not wet all the time, that's the strange part. She is dry upon waking in the morning but damp to wet after four hours in the crate. The vet said they now use an antihistamine (Phenylpropanolamine which has been banned for human use) to control her pee. Hormones can also be used. She and I both are so very hesitant to put Hattie on any medication we are just going to wait and see. It is not messy, and or, drippy. The vet says incontinence does get worse over time, but how fast that will progress I don't know. I am so heartbroken at this news and the fact that this will be lifelong for Hattie. The vet believes this is a side effect of early spay because the hormones don't have time to develop in the body. I researched early spay before I signed on with the breeder and couldn't really find anything bad. My breeder told me many breeders were doing that now, so I really didn't question it all that much. Anyway, we still have seven days to go for antibiotics, but the vet said she should be dry by now if they were going to clear up the problem. I will take another pee sample in next week to make sure the infection is clear though. Does anyone else have a young female that is also incontinent that can shed some light for me? And is this something I should have covered in my 24 month health guarantee?

[deanna silver]

Hi sandy

My almost 8 month old Ghira has been diagnosed with spay incontinence a few weeks ago. It is a little disheartening knowing she could have this issue for the rest of her life. She is so young. We waited till 6 months to spay her which is pretty typical I think? It makes me wonder if we should have waited till after her first heat. Anyway, she is on her second week of prion and we will be weening her down after that. So far so good. My vet said after she wens down if there is any breakthrough urine we will try natural remedies. Fingers crossed. How is Hattie doing with it these days? I hope ok.

[Ginny Nightingale]

So sorry to hear it! It sounds like you will manage it though--personally I HATE Early spay neuter--I know most people don't have a problem with it, but I can't help thinking that this is a CRAZY thing and that the pup MIGHT suffer now or later because the breeder couldn't trust the new owners to spay or neuter later on--I guess they have their business to protect, but can't they put the puppy first? I am sure it goes fine MOST of the time, but there are complications quite often--what a shame!!

I sure hope that this is the worst it gets--thank goodness she is healthy and happy otherwise...

[Camilla and Darwin]

Sorry to hear this news Sandy. I am sure you and your vet will figure out what to do that is best for Hattie.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Sandy, wow I never look at when these discussions start and I should. Glad to hear that Hattie has been doing so well!