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Originally Posted by chattiesmom  I only use homemade defatted stock. If the object is to get him to drink a lot of fluids, dulited homemade stock (chicken and/or beef) should work great, especially if he's a chow hound. I would use only enough stock in the water to "trick" him into drinking and give him as much as he would like - especially after eating his regular meals and after play sessions.
If he only needs a small amount of extra fluids, I would still do the broth diluted with water and control how much he drinks. |
'chow hound' is a perfect word to describe Momo loll! I feel much better now that I know how to make homemade chicken broth that is 100% safe for my dogs. Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Ellie May Not safe.
Moistening the kibble is fine if the vet's only goal is to dilute the urine. If they also want to change pH, lower protein, and lower magnesium (to help get rid of the crystals), then they may want your pup on just the rx food and water.
I saw on your other thread that an infection was ruled out. Unfortunately, that would have been a good thing to have bc then yu have an easy answer. It is possible that there isn't one, but almost all struvites are present bc an infection was or is present. But as long as your vet has done a culture (and preferrably two) to rule that out then maybe there really isn't one.
One of my dogs has extensive bladder problems and has had crystalurea (struvites). No crystals found since he tarted earing RC SO. He gets nothing else.
I'm guessing if the vet pulled an rx food thy would tell you not to add anything to the diet. If they say go for broth I'm sure Cathy could give you her recipe. Onion is never ok even in tiny amounts. |
Vet wanted to lower or said these were high (sorry, I can't remember which, but is it the same thing loll): magnesium & phosphorous & wants me to feed him low ash protein
that part I'm not sure, but she did mention low ash. She said I can mix the kibble w/some of the canned to give him some more moisture. I've been making it really soupy w/x-tra water & he lapped it up!
I was worried that Momo might have some sort of mild liver issue since he has no obvious symptoms. He did have an acid bile test couple of years ago & it was inconclusive. Vet said he spoke to a specialist bc his values were a little high (I don't know what was high & I didn't ask for any paperwork) but that it wasn't something to be worried about, that it can be high from the dog being nervous or stressed. He said I can retest if I wanted to couple of months later, but I never did.
I will need to talk to the vet about this & we will also discuss retesting him, also request a urine culture be done.
I'm so glad I asked here b4 I gave it to him, I know onion is a no no, so wanted to make sure. Thank you!