german shepherd calcium oxalate stones; recipes for oxalates;

Question
Hi Marie,

My 85 pound shepherd, Rosco, is doing very well after having over 150 pea size stones (calcium oxalate) removed from his bladder. Vet put him on Purina NF. As is the case with most of us out here is cost. I would greatly appreciate any help with a recipe you may have for Rosco.
Thank You in advance,
Bill

Answer
Hill's RX dog food - Alternatives - Home-cooking recipes for canine bladder stone:
Calcium oxalate stones;
LET me know how you do with the home cooking?

OK - here is what I have for the oxalate stones-
HOMEMADE DIET TO PREVENT CALCIUM OXALATE BLADDER STONES

Ok, the key is low Phos and low protein:
The following 3 will work along with the NuVET supplement to balance:  Only 1 1/2 of a NuVET wafer per day for your boy.


LOW PROTEIN DIETS and low Phos:


EGG & POTATO DIET


(low-protein, low-phosphorous, high-potassium, normal sodium)* for Dogs


3-4 eggs, cooked  ( hard boiled and cut up / add a little salt...)


5 cups potato, boiled with skin


4 -5 tablespoons chicken fat


4-5 calcium carbonate tablets (600 milligrams calcium)  ( Or use TUMS)


You can add 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder if you want.... PURE garlic powder
( This is enough for 1 day of food for your sized boy)


(  To Balance out home cooking :  Must use Multi vitamins formula : Give 1 1/2 NuVETs Per day:) order below***



NuVET plus is a woderful Holistic vitamin supplement;   When you call tell them that Pet Nurse Marie is working with you and your boy.
Call 1-800-474-7044   ( use referral code 81098 and ask about the 15% OFF program)
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
BEST to call-in and talk to the Gals .... They are wonderful and helpful...


He will love you cooking for him !   This will cost a bunch LESS than the RX diet from the vet.  BETTER for him!
Just make sure you do the Calcium CARB ( TUMS) pills and the NuVET-



NEXT Recipe *****************


CHICKEN AND POTATO DIET
(low protein low phosphorus, high potassium, low sodium) for Dogs


1  cup cooked chicken breast


5 cups potato, boiled with skin


6 tablespoons chicken fat


45 calcium carbonate tablets (600 milligrams calcium)


1 1/2 multiple vitamin-mineral tablet  ( NUVET)  - see above link:


This is enough for 1 day of food for your boy




LOW FAT/LOW PROTEIN DIET FOR DOGS
( This if if he needed to take off a few pounds / low fat)***********


1 12 ounce pkg. Salad Macaroni (cooked)
4 Cups Brown Rice (Cook separately: 1C Rice w/2.5 C water/45 min.)
4 Eggs Hard-boiled and chopped up finely
5-6 Tums Crushed (calcium carbonate)
1 full  pkg. Frozen Broccoli and
1/2 pkg. Frozen Carrots - steamed until crisp/tender (chop up finely)
Mix everything together.
Can be frozen in portions. You can also add 2-3  tablespoons. low calorie cottage cheese on top of each meal....
YOU can double this recipe and make enough for 3 days.


This recipe is about enough for 1.5 Days for your 85 lb dog


I've also added a little bit of cooked ground chicken...and doubled the recipe for ease and frozen it in serving size portions.




***********************  Treats **************************************


TREATS FOR EASY PROCESSING BY THE KIDNEYS FOR DOGS
Buy Grain free treats:  Innova EVO or Wellness Core make some nice crunchy treats
ONLY grain free - 3-4 treats per day is fine ...



Thanks to :
For help with recipe formulation!
Douglas Island Veterinary



Ok, I gave you a bunch of info.  The key is WATER - add 1/8 cup of water to every meal amount - - get the food nice and moist.  
They need plenty of water to drink and even place into the meals.


KEEP me posted, I am here for you......
Have fun being your Pet's Chef


Marie Peppers LPN MA
mtnmom@gci.net
Pet Chef