Does Your Dog Need a Diaper?

If you are one of millions of pet owners that has an incontinent dog, you are well aware of the frustration and inconvenience that it can cause. Urine stains and odor on carpet, furniture and hardwood floors can be difficult, if not impossible to remove. One solution for dog incontinence is the canine diaper. Your dog might be a candidate for dog diapers if he or she is:

• A dog or puppy undergoing house training
• A female in heat
• A male that is marking territory in the home
• An easily excited dog
• A dog with bladder control problems due to illness or age

Types of Diapers

Dog diapers are available in two varieties, disposable and reusable. The disposable diapers are similar to infant diapers with a sealed and contoured opening for the tail. The reusable diapers are usually made of cloth and are made to accommodate a disposable liner. Both types of diapers are available in a variety of sizes, and some are breed and gender specific.

Proper Usage

Veterinarians recommend that you have your dog’s fur trimmed around his genitals to avoid rashes and other infections. Diapers should be changed often to prevent urinary tract infections. You should wash your dog’s genitals and inner hind legs a couple of times a day.

Temporary vs. Long-term Use

Dog diapers can be helpful when housebreaking a dog, but should not be considered a substitute for proper training. Dogs who have become incontinent due to illness or injury may require retraining once they have been weaned from the diapers. Geriatric dogs may require diapers for the long-term, so comfort and durability are essential.

Tamara Timberland has a 13-year-old canine companion named Poppy, who she raised from a puppy. She developed a website devoted to dog diapers [http://dogdiapers.diapertrends.com].

Veronica Knightly is a contributing writer for Diaper Trends, a blog about reusable diapers [http://diapertrends.com].

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