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04-12-2008, 09:39 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Miami, FL
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| kidney & bladder stones My oldest out of 3 has had many health issues,she is 6yrs old and aprox. 2 yrs ago she had a cystotomy to remove bladder stones, she was put in a special diet u/d but she gained massive weight and the stones returned...Then she was put on r/d to reduce her weight...she lost 2lbs in 8 months, but now I'm faced with a bigger health risk...Kidney stones along with bladder stones...her urine's not bloody, and her spirits are up, carrying 2 lbs less,she runs around and plays with her toys, which she wasn't doing prior to her weight loss. I have set an appt. to seek the care of a specialist next week, but was wondering if natural/holistic methods are indeed any good... Does anyone have any advise for me, I'm desperate for her, and seeking solution.... |
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04-12-2008, 09:02 PM | #2 |
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| It's very important to know what type of bladder stones they are. Did the vet have them analyzed? If they are ammonium biurate stones, then I would have a bile acid test done very quickly. Typically, these are only seen in dogs with liver problems (and of course dalmations who are prone to have these stones w/o the liver problems). The most important thing to *know* when dealing with these stones is to find out what type they are. The most important thing to *do* is to make sure that you increase her water/moisture intake. If you feed dry food, it's important that you add equal parts water to each meal. For example, if your dog is fed 1/4 cup twice a day, add 1/4 cup of water to each meal. If your dog eats canned food, you can add extra water to that as well. Give a high moisture treat like seedless watermelon. This is very good for them and will help her get more moisture. The more moisture you get into her, the more dilute her urine will be which will prevent stones from forming. I do *not* recommend adding anything salty to make her drink more, JMHO...This can cause more problems. If they are calcium oxalate stones, these stones do not dissolve on their own and need to be removed surgically.
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04-13-2008, 12:15 AM | #3 |
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| Thank You Miko & Mommy Nygee has a cystotomy 2 yrs ago and the stones were calcium oxalate, these new formation are probably the same, but now she's developed kidney stones as well, so we'll be seeing a specialist on Tues. to seek treatment for her... Have you heard anything on cranberry extract? I've been doing research and read up on many testimonials on this... Nygee is showing no sign of anything wrong with her, but I have caught her condition in time to prevent anymore damage... I am extremely concerned, and don't want her to suffer. |
04-13-2008, 06:16 AM | #4 |
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| You asked about cranberry extract, well in my Odie's case he had struvite crystals. I changed his diet to wet and along with the meds from my vet. But the meds made him sick. I thought too of cranberry. I did some research and found Solid Gold's berry balance. It's a powder I sprinkle on his food once a day. In the beginning I gave it to him at both feedings then bumped it down to once a day. It worked. The ingredients are just cranberry and blueberry. Within a week he had no more blood in his urine and stopped marking everywhere. Rechecked him and he was clear. I've had him on it for a year now. I realize you are dealing with a little different situation here, but you can check it out and see. And the more moisture in the food the better. |
04-13-2008, 07:57 AM | #5 |
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| Can you find out the pH of your dog's urine? This will be helpful to know because if it's acidic which many times it is with calcium oxalate stones, then you can add foods that are alkalizing but also low oxalate to her diet. Unfortunately, these stones do not dissolve, so they will need to be removed surgically. The longer they are in the bladder, the more damage they can cause. I'm sorry to hear about the kidney stones...Those are a different story. The most important thing for you to do to prevent more stones from forming is to add water to each of her feedings and give high moisture treat like watermelon to dilute the urine. I will pray for your baby...
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04-13-2008, 08:13 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | So sorry to hear this. YorkieShadow has been through this many times with her boy, Mickey. You should PM her. I'm sure she could tell you lots! |
04-13-2008, 10:22 AM | #7 |
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| Thank you Yorkie mom 3 for your feedback, the information you provided to me is very helpful... I will try that product, I've heard lots of positive things about cranberry extract... |
04-13-2008, 10:39 AM | #8 |
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| Thank You Miko & Mommy, hopefully on Tues. we'll have more answers... I definitely want to know the Ph and if indeed the formations are calcium oxalate again... I'm going to increase her moisture intake, and watermelon seems yummy!! Thank You all for your attention, It's amazing the care in this forum... God Bless You All... |
04-13-2008, 10:52 AM | #9 |
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| It's also important to look up a chart online showing the oxalate content of foods. Make sure that whatever food you are feeding contains low oxalate ingredients.
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