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Conditions that change the normal anatomy of the genital area, such as swelling of the vulva, can increase the risk of urinary tract infections. If a dog has bladder stones, the risk of recurring UTIs is increased. Dogs on high long-term doses of corticosteroids (eg., prednisone) may also be at increased risk.
Prednisone makes dogs drink more and pee more. Incontinence is actually a very common side effect. Max was on prednisone a couple years ago for itching, and he did the same thing. Prednisone also has a tendency to make dogs want to eat more, which is one of the reasons long-term use leads to weight gain. It's not uncommon for the side effects to show up several days after starting. Prednisone builds up in the system to a point (which is why you start once a day, sometimes even twice a day, then lower the dose). Unfortunately, aggression is another potential side effect of prednisone, but a dog that already is temperamentally sound will not be as prone to that.