A mix Rottie with Addison, uncontrolled peeing, HELP

Question
1. My dog's been recently diagnosed with Addison. She's having pee
accidents in the apt while I am at work.  I started her on prednisone and I
believe something with F, Forvex or somethin similar.

Here's my questions:

1. Could you please suggest a way of controlling the peeing while I am gone,
whether by taking an additional medication( to make her retain fluid) or a
physical way of dealing with it( diapers, she would rip them off)

2. Could suggest any specific diet for Addisions (the fact that she's on
steroids) please include vitamins, supplements, and natural herbs or healing?

3. Could you please tell me if I need to change her to:
less exercise or more exrecise ( steroids eventually affect the bones and thus,
muscles tissue with it)

4. Lastly, if you could suggest a more affordable prices or ways, substitutes
for the medications, so far the bill is about 80 a month just for the meds?

Thanks
todd

Answer
Hi Todd, You might try a litter pan inside the house for when you are gone, or have someone come in to let her out if you have to be gone long. Prednisone is going to make a dog urinate a lot. Most of the other things you ask, you really need to be talking with your vet about. I'm a dog trainer. I don't have a degree in Veterinary medicine, and this is clearly a medical - not behavior or training - situation. Sometimes you can get prescriptions cheaper at a pharmacy than at the vet, and there may be generics available (Never having dealt with Addisions, I can't say. Talk to your vet about it and maybe he can write you a prescription. Since it's obvious you are willing to do all you can for her, I bet the vet will be willing to work with you to keep her care affordable. You might also check to see if you can find a holistic vet in your area who may have some alternative therapies which may help her. Good luck. Sandy Case M.Ed. CPDT www.positivelycanine.com