Re: diabetes & oxalate stones what to feed?

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QUESTION: My dog is a 27# 9 yr. old Pug diagnosed w/ diabetes 2yrs ago and oxalate stones 1 yr ago.  He has also had mass cell cancerous tumors removed in the past and is getting benadryl. He has been on Hill's dry w/d food and his blood sugars go high after eating.  I am wondering if there is a better choice of food for him.  Either a dry food or maybe homecooking.  I am concerned with his diabetes and oxalate stones what I could feed him.  Any thoughts?  He is getting distilled water now (6 3/4 cups a day spread out), and is also getting Potassium Citrate Chewable tablets about 1360mg. a day (spread out).  He is being monitored closely at the vets.  But his vet has no idea what food would be a good choice for him.  I don't no what vitamins/supplements he would need or how to go about this.  Any advice???  I was told for the oxalate stones they should have a low protein high fiber food and veggies low in oxalate, but for his diabetes I was told protein is better.  
Thanks in advance for listening and any advice!

ANSWER: Hi Katie, Poor little pug!  Well, this is a hard one with the diabetes and the oxalates.
Here is a post I did for someone in the same situation... HOPE this helps:

*** Grain-free Program with ... SoJo's, the green bag, has a nice grain-free food that is great for dogs that have oxalates stones and crystals...
JUST use mostly white low fat and low protein meats in the sojo mix.
It is Almost home-cooking -
With SOJO you add your own lightly cooked meats:

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Remember - Grain free green bag only for  your gal........
Also, they have 2 grain-free treats you can buy...


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Tell them you have a referral from Pet Nurse marie and use order code 81098
Ask for the 60 count of NuVET Plus and use  (1) per day -

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Give the SoJo's a try.... It works for many with your Pug's problems...

Marie Peppers LPN MA
mtnmom@gci.net  


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QUESTION: I looked up the sojo's (green bag), but the ingredients have sweet potatoes and celery which are high in oxalate and it also has carrots which is high in sugars so I don't think this diet would be a good choice for my dog with his oxalate stones and diabetes.  Any other ideas?  Thanks for your help.
Katie

Answer
Hi Katie - with the SoJo's green bag ( grain free) - you use a small amount of the mix and a larger amount of meats.  The sweet potato and celery is in very small amounts....
You should give it a try and see.  

I can send you to one of my friends that charges 150.00 for her service.  She will design a diet for your little one.  She has a Masters in diet and nutrition.
Would you like to consult with her?
Let me know..

Marie Peppers LPN MA