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10-30-2010, 08:36 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wausau, WI USA
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| UTI and struvite crystals My little 8 month old yorkie was diagnosed with the start of a bladder infection and the vet also noticed struvite crystals. I had just started feeding her Acana about 3 weeks ago. Would this high protein food possibly have anything to do with the crystals. I have noticed since I switched her food that she drinks more water. Any advise? |
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10-30-2010, 11:15 AM | #2 |
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| I'm sorry I can't help you but I'm going to BUMP this so that someone else can give you advice.
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10-30-2010, 12:45 PM | #3 |
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| Teddy had a UTI and struvite crystals. The crystals have to be dissolved or they will turn into bladder stones. We used a product called Uro-eze that we added to Teddy's food for several weeks to dissolve the crystals (and he also had a small stone). There is also a prescription diet from Hill's (it's called Hill's S/D). We did not use this product. You might want to ask your vet about Uro-eze. We found that it worked great, no side effects, not very expensive, and Teddy ate his regular home cooked food while on it. BTW struvite crystals are not caused by food proteins - they are the result of a urinary tract infection. Your dog also needs an antibiotic. Urinary tract infections can be tough sometimes to clear so you might want to get a culture and sensitivity done as well to make sure you have the right antibiotic. Hope this helps
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11-02-2010, 12:25 AM | #4 |
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| Here are a couple of links that may help you, our little guy had calcium oxalate stones that could not be dissolved. While these discuss bladder stones, crystals are a precursor: About Dogs - Bladder Stones - Struvite Crystals - Urinary Tract Blockages Bladder Stones (Urinary Calculi) in Dogs |
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