Everyone’s familiar with diapers. They’re often used by babies, senior adults, or anyone who needs them during certain times of life. But aside from humans, did you know that dogs can also use them?
Believe it or not, nowadays, there are diapers created specifically for dogs. And if you want your furry friend to make the most of their lives, then you’ll need to know why and how dog diapers are beneficial for your dog patient’s life.
What Are Dog Diapers?
To start with the basics, dog diapers function the same way as baby diapers. The only difference is it has a pre-cut hole intended for your dog’s tail.
Moreover, just as with human nappies, dog diapers can be disposable or reusable. If you use disposable diapers, they’re a lot cheaper, and you can quickly dispose of them after use.
On the other hand, reusable diapers are made of cloth, which can be quite expensive than the former. The only difference, though, is that they’re more eco-friendly, and you can save money from repetitively buying diapers all the time.
Reasons And Situations to Use Dog Diapers
So, what are the possible reasons or situations in which your pet may need to use dog diapers?
- Urinary And Fecal Incontinence
These are medical conditions in which your dog will experience involuntary and uncontrollable peeing and pooping. This condition can be extremely trying and challenging both for the dog and the dog owner, as it happens without warning and cannot be prevented.
This is often caused by bladder problems, diabetes, or a urinary tract infection. If you suspect that your dog has incontinence, take them to the vet immediately and have them diagnosed.
Medications or conducting surgeries may help alleviate this condition. But if not, using dog diapers will become a daily requirement for your fur baby. This way, you need not worry about constantly picking up their mess.
- Senior Dogs
Just like humans, senior dogs may also have a hard time controlling their urges to pee or poop and may not be physically able to go outside and do their business. To save your senior dog from the hassle of walking out just to pee or poop, you can use dog diapers instead.
- Female Dogs in Heat
If you have a female dog, sooner or later, she’ll be bleeding everywhere whenever she’s in heat, just like how human females experience menstruation. A dog in heat usually bleeds between two to four weeks.
This is a natural occurrence and is something they can’t control. To prevent your female dog from staining your furniture or floors, it’s recommended that you let them wear dog diapers. Furthermore, the dog diaper will also prevent your dog from constantly licking their vulva and help them maintain good hygiene.
- House Training
Dog diapers are beneficial if you haven’t potty trained your dog yet. However, you need to take their diapers off every now and then so you can give them proper training and not let them grow while fully depending on diapers.
- Excitement Urination
Excitement urination is not a medical condition that medicines or surgeries can treat. This happens when your dog suddenly gets excited about something or someone, causing them to pee at the exact moment.
This usually happens for puppies, which can occur anytime: meeting new dogs or people, playing or walking in a new place, or taking them home. If you’re planning to take your dog somewhere new or let them meet new people, it may be best to let them wear dog diapers just in case they suddenly pee due to excitement.
- Cover Surgical Wounds
If your dog recently just got out from surgery (spaying or neutering) and is still recovering, you need to keep an eye out for your dog if they try to scratch or lick the operated area. Constant licking and scratching on the newly-operated body part may lead to more pain, delayed healing, or infection. To prevent them from touching the operated area, the dog diaper may help cover and protect their surgical wounds.
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
Dogs may experience gastrointestinal or digestive disorders if they eat new foods or consume something filled with bacteria and parasites. This condition will affect their stomach, leading your dogs to constantly poop all the time.
Before taking your dog to the vet, you’ll need to use a dog diaper to prevent them from pooping in the car or during the trip. Moreover, you’ll still need to continue using the dog diapers while your dog’s still under medication and waiting for them to feel better.
- Paralysis
Paralysis happens when your dog is experiencing disorders between their spinal cord and brain, which are responsible for controlling their body parts. A paralyzed dog may not be able to move some of his limbs, or worse, not move at all. Because of this condition, your dog will require the use of dog diapers so they won’t anymore need to move around to pee and poop.
- Travel
For dog parents out there, who love taking their furry friends on travels, it might be best to let your dog wear diapers during the entire trip. Remember that traveling can be a stressful experience for them, especially if it’s their first time.
When they’re stressed or excited, they tend to pee or poop more frequently. So, to keep your car and the hotel rooms clean and free from mess, let them wear dog diapers, and both of you will have peace of mind.
Takeaway
As you see, dog diapers are handy for several reasons and situations. So, whether your dog is in heat, or still not potty trained yet, or you’re taking your dog for a trip, having dog diapers on hand can significantly help you in any situation and ensure you and your dog will have clean and happy moments together.
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