water works

[bentaxle]

I have a 14 yrs old dog who is 80% blind and 90% deaf ,but we still manage ,but now his water works is leaking I wonder if any one could give me a prognosis on this problem before we go to the vets ,I wouldnt want the old boy to go through too much I just thought if some one had been through this trouble do the pills or what ever help or have I got to start thinking the unthinkable
all the best

[lankeela]

Its always difficult to make that dreadful decision, but one of my criteria is whether the animal is able to perform its personal functions without interference. If it is just leakage overnight or in his bed, this could be caused by his prostate gland having become enlarged, but if he is unable to control when he goes i.e. wees indoors or doesn't seem to know when he is actually going, then you may need to consider whether it is kinder to make the decision, particularly if he has been a clean dog all his life. Loss of dignity is a sad thing to witness in a faithful friend.

Take him to the vet, they will do all they can, if they can. If the decision is inevitable, remember, better a day too soon than a minute too late.

[bentaxle]

Thank you Lankeela I will get him to the vets and see what he recommends
And like you say they are faithful and your friend ,your best friend
all the best

[wolf63]

My last dog was 14 when he started weeing small amounts of blood and leaking urine.

The vet suspected cystitis and bladder stones. He did have bladder stones and was given a special diet. Hoever it was later discovered that he also had a bladder tumour. But by this stage (a couple of months later) he wasn't as much leaking urine - it was like a waterfall.

[bentaxle]

Thank you for your input Wolf ,hes having the same trouble as yours now ive looked closer ,any way hes with the vet on monday so I will hear what he has to say and take it from there
all the best