Diapers are something that most of us forget about once we get out of the toddler stage, only to be reminded of them when we go on to have kids of our own. Unfortunately, people are not the only ones who need diapers. Sometimes they may be needed by our canine friends as well, in certain situations.
Today, we will be looking at some of the reasons behind why your dog may end up needing diapers. Also, we will be discussing the types of diapers you can invest in and some more diaper related issues. You will find that old dogs are not the only one who may need doggie diapers, so bear with us.
Reasons You May Need Dog Diapers
Sometimes older dogs simply cannot control themselves much like us humans at old age, yet some might opt for diapers because they dogs aren't quite house trained.
Incontinence
Sometimes you may find that your dog is doing its business in your house not because it is poorly trained, but due to health issues. Dog incontinence can be caused by a whole variety of reasons, just like in humans, so you will have to take your dog to the vet to find out why it is having incontinence issues.
If you find that the incontinence cannot be treated or that your dog will have to be treated over a longer period of time, it is important to invest in doggy diapers. This will have the advantage of keeping your dog potty trained while also ensuring that your carpets and furniture remain intact during this difficult time for your dog.
House Training
Some dog owners choose to make use of diapers until their dog is fully house trained. Some veterinarians say that this technique works better while other say that you are better off not using diapers at all. Regardless, this seems to be a divisive issue within the pet community, but it is still a valid use for dog diapers.
You will usually want to use diapers for dogs in house training if you are afraid that your dog will ruin your furniture or your carpets. This especially helps if you have expensive carpets and furniture that you do not want to be ruined by your dog accidentally doing its business. You will, however, want to take off the dog diaper when you take your dog out so that it can be trained properly.
Diaper Types
There are many types of dog diapers that you can choose from depending on your dog's needs. Here's a list of the most common ones:
- Dog diapers (female): These dog diapers are meant to fit female dogs better
- Dog diapers (male): These dog diapers are designed to be more accommodating for the privates of male dogs
- Super absorbent: These are meant to be highly absorbent for dogs that have bladder and diarrhea issues.
Conclusion
We hope that this article has been relatively comprehensive in teaching you when to use dog diapers. It can be a tough choice to put your furry friend in diapers, but it is, unfortunately, necessary sometimes. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to ask below.