some causes of incontinence can be cured, and you can almost always take steps to make your pup more comfortable. there are many potential problems that can compromise your dog’s ability to hold in his poop or pee, but some of the most common include the following. the good news is that these types of problems may mean that your dog is not suffering from incontinence. stones in the urinary tract can increase your dog’s need to pee, and they …

a sanitary trim (or sanitary clip) refers to trimming or shaving the coat so it’s shorter in the areas where urine or feces may otherwise stain or get stuck in the coat. this helps keeps your dog or cat clean without having to clip the entire coat, and avoids urine or feces clinging to the coat, avoiding unpleasant odours and reducing the risk of infection. a female that has not been spayed will often have a sanitary trim when she’s …