Leaking Problem - St Bernard

    • Silver

    Leaking Problem - St Bernard

    Our St. Bernard just started to have a problem with leaking urine. It just dribbles out of him when he is laying down and when he gets up.  Started yesterday. He had accident in the house and that is when we found out that he is leaking constantly. Any ideas as to what the problem could be? Nothing has changed as for as his diet.
    • Gold Top Dog
    How old is he? Has he been checked for a UTI?
    • Gold Top Dog
    She's right -- the possibilities change a lot depending on age, but definitely needs a vet visit first to rule out a UTI.
    • Silver
    We got him from the Animal Shelter back in June they said he is 3 years old.  He didnt have any problems until just last night.  Seems to happen most right after he goes outside and comes in it just keeps coming out. I plan on calling vet in the morning. 
    • Gold Top Dog
    Good idea -- between now and then monitor how much he's drinking too -- if he's trying to keep ahead of a UTI he may be drinking a ton and then not being able to hold it.
     
    OR notice if he's favoring back or legs -- a pinched nerve could have had the same type of effect.  Good luck!!
    • Silver
    We did take him to a dog salon yesterday, where we had to lift him into the tub because he would not walk up the steps. Maybe the pinch nerve happen then.  He doesnt see to have any problem with getting up or down. As far as drinking he always drinks alot. The accident he had last night didnt have any smell to it or color. Just hugh spot on floor. If it is a pinched nerve any ideas on how to treat it?
    • Gold Top Dog
    OR notice if he's favoring back or legs -- a pinched nerve could have had the same type of effect.


    If that's it, welcome to my little world[:D] You can give me a PM and I'll be able to tell you about what has helped my rotten little JRT, the most. She has a pinched nerve in her spine, and is incontinent, because of it.
    • Silver
    Update on Boomer.  The vet thinks he got a bruise when we lifted him into the tub at the dog salon for a bath.  He seems to have stopped his leaking.  Just to let everyone know he was adopted by us in late may only weighing 108. He is now a health 138 lbs. Thanks for all your help
    • Gold Top Dog
    That's great news!