A canine diaper, comprising: (a) an outer liner, wherein the outer liner is substantially liquid impermeable (b) an inner liner, wherein the inner liner is substantially liquid permeable, and wherein the inner liner comprises an outer perimeter secured to the outer liner to enclose a cavity therebetween (c) a cavity positioned between the inner liner and the outer liner (d) an absorbent core, wherein the absorbent core is retained within the cavity and (e) at least one tab which secures the outer liner of the canine diaper substantially around a torso of a dog.