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Originally Posted by mimimomo  What is Sadie eating now? What was the permanent prescription food your vet suggested?
I think I'll make an appt to go in during the weekend (fortunately, our vet hosp is open 7 days a week) if I can't get her on the phone. I need to know asap b4 the New Year's Holiday if he needs a urine culture done or not.
Hope Sadie continues to do well & her next test comes out neg for any crystals. Please keep us posted! |
I can't remember the name of the long term food, but it was another Science Diet prescription food - the one for urinary health. The SD was a short term food for dissolving the crystals. All of mine used to be on raw but because Sadie is a therapy dog through Pet Partners (formerly Delta) all of them had to go off raw. The problem started a few months after going back on kibble but I'm not sure if it's related or not. Before raw they were on Orijen and that's what they are on now. I didn't want to have to feed her a different food than the others unless it becomes necessary. So far so good, but if the crystals come back, I'll probably make the permanent switch for her.
I agree - I'd feel better knowing exactly what you are dealing with. Sadie has also had an ultrasound to be sure that none of the crystals had formed stones. Luckily they hadn't.