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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv  Yes, I agree...Speaking from experience because I have a dog that does have stones, I would most definitely recommend an ultrasound to check for stones and crystals...Also, it's VERY important to find out what KIND of crystals your dog has so that you can put your dog on the correct protocol.
Dogs who have UTI/crystal/stone problems need added moisture, so if you feed dry, it Very important to add equal parts water to each of his meals. So, if you feed half a cup at each meal, then add half a cup of water to each meal. Canned is preferred for dogs with these sorts of problems though because of the moisture content.
What kind of food is your collie eating currently? Is it dry or canned? |
She eats dry food with a can added to it as well. We have always added water into her food and her regular intake of water through out the day is good as well.
May I ask if the stones in your dog had shown on xrays first? The vet said it rare for stones not to show on xrays & then show on the ultrasound, but it is possible. So it looks like the ultrasound probably will be the next step or we have to take or another course of antibiotics. Also, they said she might benefit from a prescription food that may shrink some types of stones or stop them from getting larger (if she has them).
The thing with her UTI is that it has never cleared at all. She even was leaking still at then end of her last course of Baytril. Also, her leaking is very heavy some days then she doesn't leak at all, then leaks a small amount.
She has a hard time getting up from lying down which has been attributed to her thickening in her hocks (knees) but we are really wondering if alot may have to do with her discomfort from the UTI.
I know alot of figuring out what is going on is by testing and ruling out what it is not.