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 Proin®PPA Control of Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
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It's not a problem...it's a treatable conditionCanine urinary incontinence is a term that refers to the inability of the bladder to hold urine. For normal storage of urine, the bladder wall relaxes to allow filling and the urethral sphincter closes tightly to prevent urine from leaking out. Urinary incontinence may occur when the urethral sphincter loses the ability to tighten, causing urine to leak out. Urinary incontinence can occur in male and female dogs of any age or breed but is most common in spayed females. Obesity has also been associated with the problem. The leaking associated with urinary incontinence can be distressing to both you and your pet: unpleasant odors, dermatitis, urine scalding, infection around the animal’s urethra or vulva and other health problems can also develop. This condition requires treatment not punishment.
PROIN ppa can helpWhile surgery may be an option, it is expensive, complicated and not always successful. Estrogen therapy is sometimes used for spayed females, but can cause side effects such as bone marrow suppression which can lead to anemia and infection. An alternative treatment, for cases of Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence, is the use of alpha agonists. Your veterinarian may also recommend a weight control program if obesity is a contributing factor to your pet’s urinary incontinence. Another simple preventative is to make sure your dog has the opportunity to urinate late at night and prior to being left alone. Your veterinarian may recommend treatment with Proin® phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride (ppa). The active ingredient in Proin is an alpha agonist which is highly effective in the control of urinary incontinence. Proin is easy to administer on your pet’s food or as a treat. Your veterinarian will choose the formulation best suited to the needs of your dog. Often the dosage can be gradually reduced after the dog is stabilized. However, this condition is not curable and the need for ongoing treatment is likely. Regular visits with your veterinarian are important to your pet’s health. Follow-up visits are even more important when your pet is receiving an ongoing treatment. With proper treatment, your pet’s condition can be managed for many happy years to come.
Proin has the following benefits:
Proin contains phenylpropanolamine (PPA), ingredient available only by veterinary prescription. A study published in Dansk Veterinaertidsskriftl, a Danish journal, indicated that PPA effectively controlled urinary incontinence in all 17 of the dogs receiving oral dosage (one dog continued to have slight symptoms). The study included 13 females and four males, encompassing nine different breeds.
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