Incontinence while asleep
Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 6:42 am
I've searched through a lot of these posts, but haven't really found the answer to my situation yet, so hopefully someone can help me out.
My cat had his tail amputated late Jan/early Feb this year after an accident (we're guessing a car ran over him, but not 100% sure what happened). For about a month he went to the vet daily to have his bladder expressed, then as he regained feeling the visits decreased until they said he didn't need to go anymore (about two months after accident). The problem is that he still leaks urine sometimes while he's asleep - on the couch or the bed. He doesn't seem to be in any pain and can use a litter tray, I just don't think he notices what's happening when he's asleep. My partner's getting annoyed with washing the bedding all the time and the smell, so I'm wondering if there's anything we can do to stop/prevent/cover-up the problem? I live in New Zealand and haven't been able to find diapers/pants that would fit a cat, so is there another option?
Thanks!
My cat had his tail amputated late Jan/early Feb this year after an accident (we're guessing a car ran over him, but not 100% sure what happened). For about a month he went to the vet daily to have his bladder expressed, then as he regained feeling the visits decreased until they said he didn't need to go anymore (about two months after accident). The problem is that he still leaks urine sometimes while he's asleep - on the couch or the bed. He doesn't seem to be in any pain and can use a litter tray, I just don't think he notices what's happening when he's asleep. My partner's getting annoyed with washing the bedding all the time and the smell, so I'm wondering if there's anything we can do to stop/prevent/cover-up the problem? I live in New Zealand and haven't been able to find diapers/pants that would fit a cat, so is there another option?
Thanks!