Yep, there he is sporting his new diapers. He couldn't believe we were taking his photo to post on the blog. We told him not to be embarrassed -- about 25 million adult Americans have urinary incontinence, and in Japan the sales of adult diapers are set to overtake infant diapers. (No, really.) We don't know how many adult dogs are incontinent, but we've sure had quite a few over the years.
In Wilbur's case, his newly developed incontinence seemed to be a complication from his bladder stone surgery. Fortunately, the diapers work very well on him. We haven't had such luck on some other incontinent dogs -- generally because they manage to chew or pull their diapers off. But now Wilbur is back to skittering around the house at will, happy and leak-proof!
(In case you're wondering, the leg in the foreground of that photo belongs to Tanner.)
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2014 Shelter Challenge Underway
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Thanks for your votes!
He's the cutest dog ever, I swear! Different situation, but I had two females who were wetting the bed while sound asleep. They're now on hormone therapy (!) and not one problem since. Wilbur, you look stylish, buddy!
Posted by: patty c | March 07, 2014 at 12:06 PM
Don't worry Wilbur, teal is the new black! :-)
Posted by: Heidi, Emmett the Beagle and Moxie the Kitty | February 25, 2014 at 11:00 PM
Oh, he looks so cute. Blue for boys, perfect!
Posted by: Tonya Allen | February 25, 2014 at 05:34 PM
A little early to be practicing for the New Years Eve gala, but party on dude! You look adorable.
Posted by: Peggy S. | February 25, 2014 at 06:57 AM
Wilbur, you are rocking that teal color! You look very suave and as handsome as ever. :)
Posted by: Ann | February 24, 2014 at 11:57 PM
Oh the indignitities
Posted by: Ev | February 24, 2014 at 10:38 PM
We all have our issues Mr. Wilbur! Hang in there......
Posted by: KCMarla | February 24, 2014 at 10:05 PM
I'm happy this worked out with him! He doesn't look embarrassed. He looks like: Hey! Whatcha lookin' at?!! He knows he has 'cool' down. Such a sweetheart.
Posted by: Linda | February 24, 2014 at 09:16 PM
All I gotta say is "babe magnet"!!!
Posted by: Leila - Allyn, WA | February 24, 2014 at 06:52 PM
Oh sweet boy! Glad he is with everybody again. Steve--your blog are so well written!!!!
Love you Wilbur!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | February 24, 2014 at 05:56 PM
I didn't think he could look any cuter, but that blue cumberbund makes him look very suave! I bet the girls find him irresistible!
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | February 24, 2014 at 05:15 PM
Wilbur is still the cutest even with his diaper. And such a stylish shade of blue, too! No need to be embarrassed, little guy. We love you just the same and are glad the diapers work for you.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | February 24, 2014 at 04:03 PM
You are still a charmer, Wilbur, no matter what you are wrapped in!
Posted by: Mary H. | February 24, 2014 at 03:40 PM
Go Wilbur your still Handsome!
Posted by: Gayle | February 24, 2014 at 02:49 PM
We call it a cummerbund in our house and only the best dressed dogs sport them. The others pee outside...
Posted by: Celia Brown | February 24, 2014 at 01:05 PM