Lowchen Forum:
Lowchen in trouble

I am hoping that someone can help out a friend of mine who has a 13 year old male Lowchen (Charlie). Charlie has recently developed a problem controlling his urination. He has always been very good this way, however, his drinking has increased and so has his urinating. He has had many accidents in the house. He is currently taking heart medication. Could this cause a problem with his kidneys or bladder? Many trips to the Vet with no explanation. Please help.

Did the vet also check for liver problems? I have a dog who could be part lowchen and last year he also started suddenly drinking a lot (and as a result had uncontrolled urination). The vet found he has chronic acute hepatitis (a problem with the liver can be determined through blood tests). This could be due to reaction to medication, for example. Just a thought.

This is more of a commet than an answer. But usually when dogs are

left at home all day not going out until 5 or 6 hours go by for the duration

of about 10 years or so. This usually causes problems in seniors being

that they held it so many times before and now they are physically unable

to do so after that many years go by. Im not ruling out anything else could

be causing this to happen its just my opinion. Best of luck to you and your

beloved dog. Jay