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Medication for Urinary Incontinence in Manx Cat

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Arnold L Goldman, D.V.M. - General Practice
Canton Animal Hospital LLC Canton - CT
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Medication for Urinary Incontinence in Manx Cat
by ManxOwner, Dec 14, 2009 09:44PM
I do not want to have to put this cat in animal diapers, as this can cause other complications and is a nuisance for both of us. Furthermore, I am a college student and do not have great resources to provide this for him (diapers are expensive!). I never meant to keep him as he was a rescue, but no one has wanted to adopt a special needs cat. I have an appointment with the vet in a few days and I want to talk about options with his urinary problems. I have heard of a drug called Proin that can help cats with urinary incontinence. Are there any other drugs like this? And, would this drug help his situation?
Type of Animal
:  
Cat
Age of Animal
:  
5 months
Sex of Animal
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Male
Breed of Animal
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Manx
Last date your pet was examined by a vet?
:  
November 15, 2009
Other pertinent test results
:  
Cat has manx syndrome and is missing vertebrae. He has complete control over his bowels, with some constipation issues that have gotten better with time and medication. He takes lactulose twice a day along with a canned pumpkin+wet food diet. He takes Cisapride when needed. He has started to show loss of urinary control over the past three weeks or so. He now often urinates while sleeping and has once (that I know of) urinated while awake and playing. He RARELY dribbles and I keep close watch when he does.
Doctor's Answer
by Arnold L Goldman, D.V.M., Jan 02, 2010 10:08AM
To: ManxOwner
Its been a long time since you posted but I will answer now to at least provide you with one. Urinary incontinence in a cat is uncommon. If it is do to weak involuntary urethral sphincter muscles, phenylpropanolamine may be helpful. There are also surgeries that may be done to increase resting urethral tone to avoid dribbling. Hopefully your doctor has given you options by now. Happy New Year and sorry for tardy reply.

Arnold L. Goldman DVM, MS
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