Joyce, My dog Max has had 2 bladder stone surgeries and he is only 4 years old. I know your frustration. He had the calcium oxalate stones both times. The vet doesn't think it is diet related, he seems to think he is prone to them and not sure why. I do have his BUN and Creatinine levels checked in his bloodwork occasionally as his levels after the last surgery were bad and he almost went into kidney failure. Since last year everything has been okay. The struvite can be caused by diet, but not sure about the other. I just enjoy each moment with Max, because I came so close to losing him. I watch his diet and take him to the vet for bloodwork and urine every so often. Good luck with your baby. Sorry I am not much help. One of my co workers also has the same problem with her dog. Some of the smaller breeds seem to be prone to them for some reason.
Jackie |