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04-06-2018, 06:30 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fountain Hills, AZ USA
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| Calcium oxalate crystals/stones My research tells me that yorkies are pre-disposed to Ca-Ox stones, so I'm wondering if anyone here had dealt with them? My little Ranger was diagnosed with Ca-Ox crystals in his urine. He had an ultrasound and ex-ray, and they did not find any actual stones. Yet. He also has very low urine PH (5.5) and very concentrated specific gravity at 1.049. My pup is already on a specific novel protein diet and .5 mg Budesonide every other day for IBD (and is doing well), so I am struggling now to figure out what to feed him or if there is an answer to the crystals that does not involve changing his diet. I do have an appointment with an internal medicine vet but he can't get in for just over three more weeks, and while I've loved my vet in the past, there are a couple of reasons that I am questioning her advice on this. Any advice? Thank you in advance. Diana |
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04-07-2018, 05:04 PM | #2 |
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| I have had a few over the years. They had surgery and the diet change. Diet change is always in order with calcium oxylates but isn't perfect if the pup is just one of those difficult cases. I have one who developed stones 3 times in a few months. His third surgery was a scrotal urethrostomy and he's been fine since. I think internal med will be the best option and perhaps a consult with a vet nutritionist since you are also dealing with IBD
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04-07-2018, 05:10 PM | #4 |
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| The vet will want to get the urine specific gravity down and the urine pH up above 7.0. It's best to do that under specific doctor's orders, though--they will have suggestions, medicines, and foods to recommend. In the meantime, make sure that he is drinking plenty of water--that will help with the specific gravity.
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04-30-2018, 04:30 AM | #6 |
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| My 10 year old had them 5 years ago. We switched to a home cooked diet called "FuzzerFood" that I found on a Yahoo group called "K9KidneyDiet". Here's a PDF of the diet hosted another website: FuzzerFood
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04-30-2018, 09:42 AM | #8 | |
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The purpose of the diet above to address a specific disorder by avoiding high oxolate foods which seemingly is impossible with commercial dog foods. The vet wanted my yorkie on Royal Canine Urinary SO for the rest of his life. The ingredients in the product in my opinion are terrible and can cause pancreatitis. I researched thoroughly and with the help of K9KidneyDiet members used the guidelines in the FuzzerFood diet/regimen for the last 4 years with success (and so have many others). It does include supplements such as the appropriate calcium and vitamins to balance the diet. I also get full bloodwork done yearly (sometimes more if they are ever sick) and keep track of their values for any noticeable trends. Here is a great article I came across in during my research: Calcium Oxalate Kidney and Bladder Stones If you require professional assistance as Lovetodream88 recommended, you can get consult services from Virginia Tech College of Veterinary Medicine | |
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