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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie  Honestly, I put sweet potatoes in a crock pot and bake the chicken. Easy easy. I mix up two weeks worth and freeze it. Even if you burn toast you can do this!  . Cathy has been a great resource for me. I am so glad you contacted her! |
It does sound easy & yummy...but actually doing it is the problem loll! After we see how the Hill's C/D goes, I'll ask my vet if home cooking would be ok for him. Thank you!
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Originally Posted by salazark 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. |
From what I've read, infections can lead to stones, so I don't think we need to have an ultrasound done but will ask the vet on his next check up. Thank You!
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Originally Posted by 107barney I have old threads on this - I battled struvites in teddy for a while and spent a fortune on internal medicine, imaging and nutrition. At the end of the day the recommendation was to liquefy the diet. My vets were against cranberry juice or acidifying agents as they can cause oxalate crystals/stones. So we added defatted chicken broth and water. It worked. |
Cathy, I have so many questions for you! Did Teddy have an infection or just the s.crystals? Did it ever come back? What kind/brand was the defatted chicken broth? All the grocery store chicken broth has some sort of onion in it...I have the low sodium, no fat w/onion juice concentrate. Is that ok to give since onions are a no no? Do I give it straight or dilute it w/filtered water? Do I have to boil it or just give it to him?
Thanks for the tip about cranberry juice & acidifying agents.