Wilbur with diaper

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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15 responses to “Oh Fine, Show The World My Diapers”

  1. Celia Brown Avatar
    Celia Brown

    We call it a cummerbund in our house and only the best dressed dogs sport them. The others pee outside…

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  2. Gayle Avatar
    Gayle

    Go Wilbur your still Handsome!

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  3. Mary H. Avatar
    Mary H.

    You are still a charmer, Wilbur, no matter what you are wrapped in!

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  4. Barb Ribinski Avatar
    Barb Ribinski

    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.

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  5. Kathleen Rivard Avatar
    Kathleen Rivard

    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!

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  6. Shirley * James/Portland, OR Avatar

    Oh sweet boy! Glad he is with everybody again. Steve–your blog are so well written!!!!
    Love you Wilbur!

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  7. Leila - Allyn, WA Avatar
    Leila – Allyn, WA

    All I gotta say is “babe magnet”!!!

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  8. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    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.

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  9. KCMarla Avatar
    KCMarla

    We all have our issues Mr. Wilbur! Hang in there……

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  10. Ev Avatar
    Ev

    Oh the indignitities

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  11. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    Wilbur, you are rocking that teal color! You look very suave and as handsome as ever. 🙂

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  12. Peggy S. Avatar
    Peggy S.

    A little early to be practicing for the New Years Eve gala, but party on dude! You look adorable.

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  13. Tonya Allen Avatar
    Tonya Allen

    Oh, he looks so cute. Blue for boys, perfect!

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  14. Heidi, Emmett the Beagle and Moxie the Kitty Avatar
    Heidi, Emmett the Beagle and Moxie the Kitty

    Don’t worry Wilbur, teal is the new black! 🙂

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  15. patty c Avatar
    patty c

    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!

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