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Could Supplements Be Causing Incontinence In 12 Yo Boxer Girl

Posted by Vicki (Port Angeles, Wa) on 12/17/2014

Our wonderful little 12+ Boxer girl who has Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (diagnosed 1 1/2 years ago) is happy, she plays, loves her walks, loves food. In the last few days she started drinking excessively and because of that, has had a couple leakage issues on our bed (we are a threesome even at bed time). She is going to the vet to check for kidney issues (blood panel, etc.), but could a combination of certain vitamins be making her extra thirsty? Turmeric, Taurine, Vit-c, CoQ10, L-Arginine, L-Carnitine for example. She also gets K-9 Immunity & Transfer Factor since she had cancer in the past. Her food is Honest Kitchen with added meat of which some is fresh ocean salmon (cooked of course) thats always readily available. Thank you!

Replied by Theresa
Mpls., Mn
12/18/2014

Hey Vicki!

The incontinence could be due to several factors, the main ones being diabetes and if she is spayed lack of estrogen. Do have your vet check for diabetes at your upcoming visit to rule it out; if it is not diabetes hormone replacement is available and works very well for most dogs.