A couple months ago my dog Koda started having urinary incontinence and piddling while relaxed/ sleeping. His UAs were unremarkable, no UTI.
We tried PROIN, didn’t work so we started Incurin and it’s helped A LOT, but it’s estrogen based (made for female dogs) so there is debate about whether or not it’s OK for a male dog to take it? My vet says it’s fine but I’m just worried about potential consequences down the road, especially because it’s working.
Any advice is much appreciated. Thank you for your time!
Does anyone have experience with urinary incontinence with a young male dog? What helped?
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Diane
The first thing I would what to know is why a pup of this age is having this issue. I would want to see an internist.
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Ty Ler
Urinary incontinence in young male dogs can have various causes such as congenital abnormalities, neurological issues, or hormonal imbalances. It's good to hear that your vet has ruled out a UTI and that Incurin is working for your dog.
Incurin is a medication that contains estrogen and is typically used to treat urinary incontinence in female dogs. While it is not FDA-approved for use in male dogs, some vets may prescribe it off-label for male dogs with urinary incontinence.
Although Incurin has been shown to be effective in treating urinary incontinence in male dogs, it's important to note that estrogen supplementation can have long-term effects on the dog's health. Some potential side effects of estrogen use in male dogs include decreased fertility, increased risk of prostate cancer, and blood clotting disorders. However, these risks are generally considered to be low with the short-term use of Incurin.
If you are concerned about the long-term effects of Incurin on your dog's health, you may want to discuss alternative treatment options with your vet. Some other medications or treatments that may help with urinary incontinence in male dogs include alpha-adrenergic agonists, such as phenylpropanolamine (PPA), or surgery to correct anatomical abnormalities.
It's important to continue working with your vet to monitor your dog's health and adjust treatment as necessary. Your vet can also help you weigh the potential risks and benefits of different treatment options for your dog's specific case.
Incurin is a medication that contains estrogen and is typically used to treat urinary incontinence in female dogs. While it is not FDA-approved for use in male dogs, some vets may prescribe it off-label for male dogs with urinary incontinence.
Although Incurin has been shown to be effective in treating urinary incontinence in male dogs, it's important to note that estrogen supplementation can have long-term effects on the dog's health. Some potential side effects of estrogen use in male dogs include decreased fertility, increased risk of prostate cancer, and blood clotting disorders. However, these risks are generally considered to be low with the short-term use of Incurin.
If you are concerned about the long-term effects of Incurin on your dog's health, you may want to discuss alternative treatment options with your vet. Some other medications or treatments that may help with urinary incontinence in male dogs include alpha-adrenergic agonists, such as phenylpropanolamine (PPA), or surgery to correct anatomical abnormalities.
It's important to continue working with your vet to monitor your dog's health and adjust treatment as necessary. Your vet can also help you weigh the potential risks and benefits of different treatment options for your dog's specific case.
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