[Dailydrool] Nellybelly

[Karen]

Linda,

I personally blame growing up in a puppymill  and being overbred for many of the issues my 
Nelly Belle has.  Too many pregnancies that caused her bladder muscles to weaken.  Then going
through a spay which can weaken those muscles even more.  Nelly Belle still is not 100% potty 
trained after almost 2 years.  If her access to the dog door is blocked their will be a puddle.  The 
only safe place is the bedroom but only because she has finally learned to "woof" me when she needs
to potty at night.  (This after me standing at the gate and woofing for almost a year and a half when 
she got up.)  Sometimes I think that her bladder is the size of a walnut with as many times as
she needs to go at night.  Sometimes she can go out and 15 minutes later she needs to go again.

I have great empathy for your Nelly because I am faced with the same problem.  It has taken a
year for the docs to realize this was caused by the Lyrica (for nerve pain).  (Now that is a bit
embarrassing to admit.)  Have you considered a Urology consult?  There can be so many causes 
for incontinence that your regular vet may be overlooking or he may be looking for the quick fix
to help you with your frustration.  I would even be willing to donate toward the cost of the consult.  
The solutions could be as simple as medications, a bladder lift or even a dog door.  I know if I didn't 
have a dog door that Nelly Belle's nickname would be Miss Puddles and I would be joining Debbie
and riding a mop instead of my broom.  

I know this is not an easy decision for you or your husband but I am just asking that you please just
take a step back and look at other possible solutions before you break you make a decision that causes
such deep heartache for all of you.

We are sending you Calming Drool.
Karen and The Dog House Gang






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