loss of bladder control in my dog?

She could have a simple bladder infection that may require some antibiotics. Your vet should be able to run a simple test to tell you if that is what's going on. If not there a some medicines that they can give you that help control the bladder muscles. Sometime as pets get older especially in spayed females the lack of estrogen can cause the bladder muscles to weaken. PPA (phenopropinalamone) is the most commonly used medicine to treat this. The other thing it could be is dementia. Believe it or not some dogs just loose their cognitive abilities and can't remember what they are supposed to do. Your vet should be able to tell you whats going on fairly easily.

13 is old for a german shepherd and it may be time for him to cross over the rainbow bridge. I just had to have my 10 year old GSD put to sleep as she could hardly get up and down any more due to the arthritis in her rear legs. You need to look at the quality of his life and see if it's what it should be. You need to do the right thing for the dog, as hard as it may be to do. I know, I've been there and had to make that decision. With the loss of appitite and the bladder control you may need to make the decision. FROM FRIEND TO FRIEND You're giving me a special gift, So sorrowfully endowed, And through these last few cherished days, Your courage makes me proud. But really, love is knowing When your best friend is in pain, And understanding earthly acts Will only be in vain. So looking deep into your eyes, Beyond, into your soul, I see in you the magic, that will Once more make me whole. The strength that you possess, Is why I look to you today, To do this thing that must be done, For it's the only way. That strength is why I've followed you, And chose you as my friend, And why I've loved you all these years... My partner 'til the end. Please, understand just what this gift, You're giving, means to me, It gives me back the strength I've lost, And all my dignity. You take a stand on my behalf, For that is what friends do. And know that what you do is right, For I believe it too. So one last time, I breathe your scent, And through your hand I feel, The courage that's within you, To now grant me this appeal. Cut the leash that holds me here, Dear friend, and let me run, Once more a strong and steady dog, My pain and struggle done. And don't despair my passing, For I won't be far away, Forever here, within your heart, And memory I'll stay. I'll be there watching over you, Your ever faithful friend, And in your memories I'll run, ...a young dog once again.

Take her to the vet. It could be an infection. It could be that she needs pills to help her get the control back. Find out what is wrong and take care of her.

My 10-year-old Lab had the same problem.

The vet ran some blood tests to determine that she had Cushing's. It was treatable, but the treatment is very tricky.

Hope that helps.

Talk to your vet.

The first thing would be to rule out a urinary tract infection.

If that's not what it is, there's great veterinary drugs that do wonders for age related incontinence.

you could put a diaper on her. when you are away from the home confine her to a room and lay out puppy pads for her.