Dog Care for Frequent Urination During the Night

Excellent dog care for frequent urination during the night can be tedious but worthwhile for your dog's health and your lifestyle. Dogs with urinary incontinence often urinate when they are relaxed and sleeping, according to Dog Health Doc, an informative site for dog owners. Before turning to surgery to reduce your dog's frequent urination, try natural remedies or tips that can help your pet. Having persistence and patience as well as being open to testing different methods will assist you in improving your dog's quality of life.

Things You'll Need

  • Urine sample
  • Measuring cup
  • Sabal serrulata
  • Galium aparine
  • Raspberry leaves
  • Nettle roots
  • Marshmallows
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herb
  • Water
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Instructions

    • 1

      Take your dog and a recent urine sample to the veterinarian to examine whether he has urinary incontinence, frequent urination, a bladder infection, etc. Review options with the doctor.

    • 2

      Switch your dog's diet to cooked, homemade food and track differences in urination frequency. To create a well-balanced, healthy diet to fit your dog's size, breed and age, consult with your dog's veterinarian.

    • 3

      Measure the amount of water that he drinks throughout the day and record how often he drinks and urinates.

    • 4

      Try herbal remedies, such as sabal serrulata and galium aparine, which are known for supporting the bladders and urinary tracts in dogs and cats. Other natural remedies include raspberry leaves, nettle roots and marshmallows.

    • 5

      Give your dog herbal tea. Add 1 tablespoon of fresh herb per 2 cups of boiling water. Wait for tea to cool to lukewarm and give 1 teaspoon of tea per 10 pounds of body weight twice a day.

    • 6

      Purchase dog diapers and dog fleece jackets with waterproof liners that will keep your dog dry throughout the night.