Bichon Mix with Bladder Stone issues; dog food for bladder stones;

Question
QUESTION: Hi Marie, I've been reading this site for quite some time and haven't found something similar to my dogs issue. I was wondering if you could help.
My Bichon/ spaniel mix had some bladder stones (a mix of stuvite and oxcilate) and had surgery last year to remove a blockage, since then she's had reoccurring bladder issues and we have done tons of rounds of antibiotics. Is there a recipe for dog food that will help me to control her bladder issues? I have her on a brewers yeast tablet already, but I'm looking more for a low fat (she's chubby) recipe that will support my 22lb dog. I also looked at the nuvet vitamin that you recommend a lot of the time, is the Nutri-Vet Multi-Tab Complete Multivitamin the same?
Thank you for your help! Sadie and I appreciate any information you can provide us!

Thanks again,
Ellie (owner) & Sadie (Puppy)

ANSWER: Hi Ellie and Sadie,  Yes, I would be glad to provide you with a recipe for her bladder issues.
As far as the NuVet Vitamin, it's the only one that my clients take.  
The Nurti-Vet Product is not one that I will refer to.  NuVET Plus works great with our recipes and we stick with that.
You can call the girls tomorrow at NuVET--- they are a Holistic company and not sold in any stores:

See recipe and NuVET below -  Please take her off the Brewers yeast tablets for now.

HOPE this helps -
Sadie will love you cooking for her:

( Give 2 main meals per day with a good Afternoon Snack -  this snack can be some Veggies and cottage cheese or low fat yogurt and veggies...)


Beef and Rice Diet  - Buy the Lowest Fat Beef you can find ( ground beef)

1/3 pound very lean beef  ~~cook Please
2 eggs,  hard-boiled
2 cups brown rice, long-grain, cooked
3 bonemeal tablets (10-grain or equivalent)-  buy at health food store....
1/4 cup of green beans ( canned ) - ( If she will eat them???)
1/8 teaspoon salt substitute (potassium chloride)
1 NuVET Waffer ) see below:  JUST one per Day-----

(MOST OF MY CLIENTS USE THE POWDER OR WAFER FORM OF NUVET FOR THE VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT)
This is enough for 2 meals ----( for 1 day of food) *** for a dog at 30 pounds  **



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Tuna and Rice Diet

8  ounces tuna, canned in water, without added salt
1-2 eggs,- hard-boiled    ( large egg or 2 small)
2 cups brown rice, long-grain, cooked
2 teaspoons vegetable (canola) oil
3 bonemeal tables (10-grain or equivalent)
1/4 teaspoon salt substitute (potassium chloride)
( MOST OF MY CLIENTS USE NUVET   -  http://www.nuvet.com/81098
1 NuVET Wafer Vitamin per day
Veggie-   Add 1/8 cup of broccoli ( chop up very small for digestion)
YOU can also try cooked - diced carrots
Always steam your veggies.

To reduce calories:
( YOU can REDUCE your rice and add more veggies if needed)


To Order NuVET:

Call the NuVET gals at:
1-800-474-7044

39.00 for the 60 count bottle of Wafer treats
55.00 for the 90 count bottle of Wafer treats
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
Use Order code 81098
ASK HOW you can get the 15% OFF every order.


Sadie will love you being her Chef!

For treats- Look for low fat and No junk fillers-
We love Wholesome Heart from Life's Abundance:
SEE here- you can order some samples and try them:
by LIFE's Abundance:


http://www.lifesabundance.com/Pets/Treats/WholesomeHearts.aspx?realname=20066428



You can also add 1 tablespoon low calorie cottage cheese to a meal  ( NOT every meal)

( Low fat cottage cheese / Soy is best)

Also  Allowed Veggies-
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Zucchini
Green beans
( All cooked Please
*** steamed and chopped)


Keep me posted!
My private phone is: 803-424-2312
BEST wishes

Marie
mtnmom@gci.net

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QUESTION: Hi Marie,

Thank you very much for the information! I was wondering if the recipes you provided support a low phosphate diet? My vet recommended this due to the high concentration of Sadie's urine.
As for the tuna, I have always heard not to give dogs tuna (fish in general) I know your a vet, I just want to double check.
And just to clarify the recipes are for 1 full days worth of meals not just per serving?

Thanks again for all your information; Sadie and I truly appreciate it.

Ellie

Answer
Hi Ellie,  Please remember that I am a Pet Nurse and Not a Vet.
This is low pro and low phosphate - Excellent for pets with past kidney stones or even for kideny failure.  Thank God your baby is not in Kidney failure.

The amounts were for 1 Day of food - Break the amount up into two meals.
If your little one need more food add a little x-tra of the Veggies.

Tuna was fine for 3-4 x per week or less.
Tuna needs to be the White one - Less Mercury.
If you can find a Holisitic Tuna, that is best.  I don't know if you have any of the Whole foods stores or TRADER Joe's Stores.... GREAT products at Bread & Circus, too.
( they are all Whole foods / Natural/( organic ) supermarkets.

Please make sure you call in her order for the NuVET Plus.
http://www.nuvet.com/81098

You can't do a balanced home cooking without a proper supplement.

HAVE fun cooking for your baby!

Marie Peppers LPN MA
ASK the Pet Nurse