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I recently noticed that my 9 year old Boxer was leaking while asleep. Actually completely relieving herself. She has always been in perfect health and I'm pretty sure that its not a UTI. This has been happening from time to time for about a month and a half. She has an appointment next week but i was wondering if anyone else has had this problem with an older female? She was spayed at her second heat and has never even been a small "leaker". I am not to terribly worried about the symptoms as much as the meds she may have to take. Anyone know anything about this? Thanks
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I have seen this in Older dobes and boxers, research shows a correlation between spaying and incontinence, but I agree this does not sound like that, it sounds to me to be related to old age. Estrogen treatment may help, but it is possible that it is just old age catching up to her.
Steve
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Thanks Steve,Its a sad thing watching one of your "kids"out aging you. So do you know if this treatment works well? And I assume she would have to stay on it for the rest of her life?
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This happened to my Gretta, and her kidneys failed shortly after as did her hips, so I had to let her go, but if Estrogen helps, yes it will be a long term thing.
Steve
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