We initially treated terrible skin and ear infections. He had otitis media and was treated by a dermatologist. The initial thought was that he wasn't potty trained and would just pee wherever he wanted, but it became clear that he had some degree of incontinence when he was put on steroids for the ears. He dribbled while walking. This was worse when he hadn't been out to potty recently. He would start dribbling on the walk to the elevator to go outside.
The skin/ear damp heat had cleared up with diet and treatment, flea prevention, so we tried him on Rehmannia 8 for KD Qi def with some success. We found that if he could get more frequent walks, 3 caps BID seemed to work. That combined with SWXF for external wind and blood deficieny (extremely dry skin) seemed to work well.
Fast forward 1 year later, incontinence is getting worse. We tried SPXS thinking that he wasn't aware of his bladder, but there was no effect. Now he's on 4 caps BID of R8 and he's doing better. He's on cytopoint injections every 2-3 months for itch (parents wanted to stop the SWXF bc lots to give by mouth).
We're trying acupuncture to increase bladder tone and to treat possible IVDD/LS disease, but he has been able to completely empty his bladder (checked on US after voiding) and has normal neuro and no pain or arthritis.
He's on a hypoallergenic kibble diet which I feel is making matters worse, but this is non negotiable. Any other western or eastern herb options or supplements for this dog?
thank you! Laurie