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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Struvite crystals in dogs are almost always caused by infection (even without symptoms). If no bacteria was seen on the urinalysis was a urine culture recommended? If antibiotics were started because of infection did the get say the food switch did not need to be long term?
Only antibiotics can treat the infections that cause struvites.
The urine should be dilute to help dissolve them. I think the standard of care is opposite of a mostly meat diet.
The pH needs to be lowered.
HK is sort of highish fiber, but nothing crazy. That should not be a huge problem and would not cause an infection in and of itself. Find and treat the infection.
Get rid of the crystals even if that means a vet diet.
Go back to food you prefer when vet says it's ok.
Or talk to a vet nutritionist about formulating a diet...
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Thank you so much Crystal, you've put it all in perspective for me.
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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly So sorry to hear this about Momo but glad you are on the trail toward getting him the help he needs. Will be praying you find the best treatment for his saliva glands and his bladder issue. |
Thank you! Poor monkey, I hope he's not in pain. He's always so on the move, very playful & funny. Just seeing him, you would never think he was sick or anything was bothering him.
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Originally Posted by MY OSCAR well i have no experience or advice in this area but just wanted to say i hope little momo feels better soon... |
Thank You Oscar's mommy!
G'nite everyone
