Just because a dog is incontinent doesn't mean he can't be a perfectly normal and clean member of your household. With the help of a few special tools, you can keep your dog comfortable and your home tidy. Please watch the short video below to learn many helpful hints.

Are there any supplements that might help?

Veterinarians often prescribe Phenylpropanolamine (Proin) for female dogs with incontinence. This medication can have side effects, and doesn't usually help male dogs. There are other pharmaceuticals your vet may want to try with male or female dogs. There is also a Chinese herbal supplement known as "Gosha-jinki-gan" that we tried recently at our center with great success. Within 48 hours of starting this supplement, the dog in the video above who was having frequent accidents went back to a normal schedule of urinating only a few times per day. "Gosha-jinki-gan" is distributed under a few different names including "Achyranthes and Plantago", "Niu Che Shen Qi Wan", "Jin Kui Shen Qi Wan", or "Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan". The kind we use is made by Sun Ten. We give a 60 lb. dog one capsule in the morning, one in the afternoon and two in the evening before bed. You may want to pour some powder out of the capsules, or give less frequently, to a smaller dog. This product can be ordered by clicking the order button from the products show below.

How can I protect my floors, puppy pads aren't large enough?

When I wanted to confine my dog to a 6' x 6' pen on a hardwood floor, I needed to find something larger and with better protection than puppy pads. I learned of a company called New Pig offering several different types of "Pig Mats." It comes in large rolls you can cut to size. View some of them here: Pig Mats. I've found the best way to order this product is from a company called Safety Kleen. Find a location close to you by calling 1-800-323-5040. Pig Mat can be expensive since it comes in large rolls.

How do I protect my car, floors and furniture?

There are special diapers made for dogs that work great to contain accidents so they don't affect your car or home. For males, they are usually called Male Wraps and other styles are available more suited for female dogs. I suggest using the heaviest flow Maxi Pad made for people to put into these products. These are less expensive and more absorbent than the kinds sold for dogs.

My dog keeps wetting his dog bed, what can I do?

One of our favorite tools at Rescue Me's Animal Rehabilitation Center was the SleePee Time Bed. We used this innovative bed with great success for dogs dealing with incontinence. When a dog had an accident while sleeping, the urine would pass through the breathable mesh surface and collect in a removable plastic tray below—keeping the dog clean and dry. Unfortunately, this product appears to have been discontinued. It was previously marketed by a company now known as Walkin' Pets. We encourage you to call Walkin' Pets at 888-253-0777 to ask if any remaining stock is available—and if not, to encourage them to bring back this incredibly helpful product.