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09-11-2010, 01:21 PM | #1 |
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| Calcium Oxalate Crystals I got a urinalysis for Kingston. The vet informed me that Kingston has crystals in his urine. She wants me to put him on a special diet from Royal Canine and/ or Purina. I'm hesitant to feed those brands to him because I know they have one of the lowest food grade. Can anyone suggest other brands available to combat calcium crystals? |
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09-11-2010, 01:26 PM | #2 |
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| My Gina had crystals and I put her on Californial Natural. Took care of the problem and she never had them again. Crystals are caused from too much protein in the food. Cherie |
09-11-2010, 02:11 PM | #3 |
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| Ok I will give that a try. What flavor did you get and how soon did the crystals go away? |
09-11-2010, 02:18 PM | #4 |
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| I just purchased the small kibble - I don't think there was a flavor and the next test was perfect. I think that test was about 4 weeks later. Cherie |
09-11-2010, 02:28 PM | #5 |
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09-11-2010, 02:35 PM | #6 |
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| I feed Royal Canin and it is an excellent food. I feed the Yorkshire Terrier formula #28. |
09-11-2010, 02:44 PM | #7 |
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| Really? I thought I read a thread about the food being recalled numerous times. Then again, every pet food seems to have its issues so you never know anymore. It all goes back to what you feel comfortable with |
09-11-2010, 02:55 PM | #8 |
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| JMO but I think different breeds have different needs and a food formulated especially for yorkies makes sense to me. The #28 means 28% protein. |
09-11-2010, 03:01 PM | #9 |
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09-11-2010, 03:06 PM | #10 |
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09-11-2010, 04:14 PM | #11 |
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| Calcium Oxalate crystals may develop from numerous issues. Some claim that both proteins and sodium are the major contributors. Consequently vets have long prescribed low protein diets filled with soy, meat by-products, and sugars/carbohydrates. That is until recently, scientists have discovered that diet only contributes to half the amount of oxalate found within the body; the liver produces the rest. Also, contrary to what has been perpetuated for years, researchers have found that in feeding higher levels of calcium in the diet, less oxalate is actually absorbed by the body; therefore less in the urine and kidneys. This is due to the chemical reaction of calcium bonding with the oxalates to prevent intestinal absorbtion forcing the oxalates to be excreted in the feces. Also the higher levels of sugars/carbohydrates in the diet,specifically; glucose , sucrose, and lactose, contributes to higher levels of oxalate being produced by the body. Which is in direct contradiction to what has been taught to the public. Not to mention, that many of these prescription diets also contain soy, which is excessively high in oxalates. In humans, when oxalate crystals or stones are formed, they are prescribed a diet high in calcium, with additions of B-6(a deficiency causes blood oxalate levels to increase) and also potassium citrate, which decreases the acidity of the urine(as crystals form in acidic urine). Also water intake is essential. There are many good doctoral articles which describe the condition. If you would like to read one just email me. |
09-12-2010, 08:43 AM | #12 |
Paris: Always in my ♥ Donating YT Member | Don't forget lots and lots of water to flush out the stones. Paris had to have surgery for bladder stones. I tried the vet food and Paris just barfed it up. It looks like lard. Check the protein levels on the vet food and try to find something similar that you feel comfortable feeding. |
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