kidney stones

Question
Our little Humane Society mix (yorkie) just returned home from surgery.  The vet took 4 huge stones out of her.  She cautioned us about her new diet.  She kept one stone to send in and have analyzed so we know which dog food will be best for her.  But she also said that could take two weeks or more.  In the meantime, can you suggest any commercially prepared food which would not complicate her system.  Our local store had nothing for UTI for dogs.  ALSO, I'd like to try some homemade recipes if possible. What would you suggest? Preferably not raw.  To complicate things, she is a very picky eater.  Thanks for any advice you can send my way.

Answer
Addition -  I see you asked "another expert" about dog food choices:  PLEASE be very concerned with commercial brands.  You only have a few choices from your Vet, or to make your own food.

Please do not just buy a dog food that is for " all dogs" ---- YOUR baby has special needs and must have a special formulated food.

Hello - You can make your own dog food and it will be Much better than the Hills C/D that the VET sells you...
Here is a recipe to try: - easy to make and freeze up weekly / also, you will need a good vitamin supplement ( NuVET ) and a Cranberry supplement, too.
SEE here :

- CRANBERRY ~
Supplements:

Cranberry - you will need this to help balance out the urine

GREAT for kidney health:
Doc Roy's Potassium Citrate + Cranberry  ( powder)

http://www.revivalanimal.com/store/p/1995-Doc-Roy-s-Potassium
Citrate-Cranberry.aspx


  (((((((    RECIPE - ((((((

Make your own food:

For a recipe :  not too many options - a lower fat meat - plenty of water in the mix:

Here are a few recipes for dogs with  stones--
.... Again, this is also related to infections ....
***If the UTI is under control the struvite crystals may be under control, too.***

Talk to your doctor (VET) about the following recipes for dog food.

**great PROGRAM FOR KIDNEY STRUVITES.... AND UTI DOGGIES

Beef and Rice Diet  ( OR Lamb )

1/4 pound very lean beef , cooked
** ( or : Lamb or chicken)**
1 egg, large, hard-boiled  
2 cups brown rice, long-grain, cooked
1/2 ounce brewer's yeast  ( You can omit this if you are using NuVET supplements)
3 bonemeal tablets (10-grain or equivalent)
1/4 teaspoon salt substitute (potassium chloride)
1 multiple vitamin-mineral ( or: - 1 --NuVET Waffer ) see below:

(This is the right amount for a  dog under 15 pounds - per day)

40.7 grams protein, 19.7 grams fat.

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NuVET is not sold in stores:  HOLISTIC and must call-in: see here:



NuVET Plus supplements : Great for your little one:
Helps the kidneys, too......
Balances out the HOME-COOKING

Use each day 1/2 wafer to 1 wafer per day /
( depends on size of dog)

Please tell them Marie Peppers sent you from Ask the VET Nurse
19.99 for the 30 count bottle
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 this discount code:
Use Order code 81098 and ASK HOW you can get the 15% OFF every order.



Keep me posted at
mtnmom@gci.net


BEST wishes cooking for this baby!
She is lucky to have you!!!!