Urinary incontinence affects a significant proportion of spayed female dogs and can severely impact quality of life if left untreated.
Untreated urinary incontinence causes constant wetness, skin irritation, and urine scalding, profoundly affecting dog quality of life. Social dynamics may change as housemates react to the smell. Many owners relinquish affected dogs to shelters, making treatment access critical. With medication, most dogs achieve excellent control and full return to normal life.