On Friday my Samantha is going in to have her remaining molars taken out as they are causing bacterial infection. Even with regular cleaning her teeth have been a problem for years. A week ago my vet did a blood panel and her numbers were elevated. (possible early renal failure). But at the same time she was somewhat dehydrated so that can throw the numbers off. Sooo.. first things first are her teeth and then I will go from there. Redo blood work and then see. My reason for posting is I've had my babies on Canidae for almost a year now and they have done well. Sami is on canned because of dental. Of all the natural food out there, Canidae is the lowest in protein and not bad in fat. Last year my Odie had struvite crystals the meds were very hard on him and my vet wanted to put him on Science Diet k/d. I was not happy at all and thought what good is corn going to do for him. So I've had him on Solid Gold Berry Balance for a year now and he is fine. It's a supplement (powder form) and I sprinkle it over his food once a day. Within a week of starting Berry Balance no more blood in his urine and within a week and a half no more accidents in the house. I think my vet may want to change her diet to Hills but for me it's going to be a no go. Each baby is different and responds accordingly but for my babies I'm trying Holistic methods. I say my prayers that Sami's blood work was off because of dehydration. She's my oldest, she and I have been together along time. So I worry, but I really do think that staying away from grains are the best way to go. There isn't (perfect food out there in a commercial way) but my homecooking was not a hit with my kids. Just try to do some research and go from there.
P.S. Odie was on Science Diet kibble when he developed crystals.
Please hold a good thought for my Sami on Friday that all goes well. I worry so when they have to be put under even if it's light.
I'm so sorry about your baby Tara
