potty accidents

[amuen001]

I have a 2 year old papillon that is well potty trained but had an accident last weekend and again today she had an accident in her sleep.  I have also noticed that her fur was wet once or twice before but just thought she had been overly exuberant when liking but now I'm wondering if she has had accidents.  She doesn't seem to have an difficulty going to the potty when outside.  Does this sound like a UTI or other problem?  My vet isn't in until Tuesday and I'm not sure when they will be able to see her and I'm a little worried

[Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A]

Please collect a urine sample Tuesday morning.  Have a urinalysis performed by your vet.  If it comes back normal than your dog may have urinary incontinence.  If so, there are excellent medications that may help,  such as PPA (phenylpropanolamine), and hormonal therapies.

[Edoggy]

She may have a bladder infection. I'd put a towel or something under your dog in her sleep. Maybe you should talk to your vet over the phone or somebody who has information on bladder infections.  They often use the bathroom a lot when they have bladder issues an dthere is a medication for this.  This may not be all that serious, but it does need t obe checked out. Has your dog been whimpering in her sleep? It may be having bad dreams of something! She may have been scared outside or somwhere!!!

[matt1993]

we had bbq on thursday night and i gave my tarrier around 5 bones to eat.The next he wasnt him self.There isnt blood in his stool it looks like a light grey.I read something about giving him cotton balls and it would collect the sharp objects in side.should i leave it at that or take him in to see a vet.