Baby Girl, my 55 lb Catahoula mix has bouts of urinary incontinence and the vet placed her on Proin several years ago. Getting her to take the medication with any regularity is impossible. Her bouts of incontinence are sporadic and vary from heavy to light. My question is, are there any alternatives to Proin; preferable natural. I've read that Proin can have serious side effects and would like to know the validity of that position. Thanks!

We have faced the same issue. There are two different treatments... one is with Proin, and the other is using an estrogen supplement. My excellent veterinarian has recommended the estrogen treatment (DES) as being most often effective and less side effects on dogs. However, my female dog did not respond to this treatment. The Proin is effective for my dog but it's side effect is possible elevated blood pressure. If you start your dog on Proin, its blood pressure should be tested initially to make sure the dosage doesn't negatively impact it. Proin has worked well for us... and yes, my dog does not like the large chewable tablets ... I solved that issue long ago by buying a small ceramic mortar and pestle at a kitchen store and grind the pill up for each meal. My dog gets breakfast and dinner, which makes giving her her half a pill twice a day easy. This web site is probably one of the better ones for information on K9 urinary incontinence: WebMD

Thanks Ed! Never thought of a ceramic mortar and pestal. GREAT IDEA!

proin hasn't worked for my 14 year old 20 pound poodle. need a cure, having to bath her almost daily and wash her bed.

My 90# girl is incontinent and has been on 25 mg. of Prion (twice a day) since I got her at 4 months old. She is now 7 yrs. old and no problems at all. My vet told me she is on the medication with the least amount of side effects--some others can cause liver damage. She used to take the Proin in small, unflavored white tablets (I had to hide them inside "goodies" before she would take them. I've since changed to larger, tan chewable tablets--I believe they are liver flavored. She thinks they are treats.If yours are not flavored tablets, perhaps you can ask your vet about them.

Peanut butter. Break the pills in small sizes and lather them with peanut butter. The dog lapping the peanut butter in its mouth and trying to swallow will work the pills down its throat. the dog will love pill time!

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mikeleblanc413
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Sep 27, 2015
Thanks Ed! Never thought of a ceramic mortar and pestal. GREAT IDEA!
Ed_Gee
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Sep 27, 2015
We have faced the same issue. There are two different treatments... one is with Proin, and the other is using an estrogen supplement. My excellent veterinarian has recommended the estrogen treatment (DES) as being most often effective and less side effects on dogs. However, my female dog did not respond to this treatment. The Proin is effective for my dog but it's side effect is possible elevated blood pressure. If you start your dog on Proin, its blood pressure should be tested initially to make sure the dosage doesn't negatively impact it. Proin has worked well for us... and yes, my dog does not like the large chewable tablets ... I solved that issue long ago by buying a small ceramic mortar and pestle at a kitchen store and grind the pill up for each meal. My dog gets breakfast and dinner, which makes giving her her half a pill twice a day easy. This web site is probably one of the better ones for information on K9 urinary incontinence: WebMD

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