Doberman Struvite Bladder stones

Question
Hi and thanks in advance.  I have a 6 year old female Doberman with bladder stones.  She has been on SD for 2.5 months, which has dissolved many of the small stones.  An Xray this evening has said the large stones are still there.

The SD canned food is very expensive and I was looking for home remedy recipes to prepare for her.  I am currently giving her 2 full cans of dog food and she is constantly hungry. one in the am one in the PM.  What can I make at home to help dissolve the stones and prevent them in the future.  I have got to believe we can make healthier food than what is in the can.  I just don't know where to begin.  What kind of foods can she eat?
Thanks again for your help.

Answer
Hi Tauna,
My apologies for the late reply - my computer has been malfunctioning lately and I've had to limit my time here. I am sorry to hear about your dog, but struvites are usually well managed with veterinary and nutritional care. To be honest, I don't believe in handing out a generic recipe for a dog with any nutritionally responsive health condition - there are too many individual variables, and the dog's diet should be formulated with several factors in mind - age, weight, health history, activity level and so on - as well as the condition. It's just to risky to suggest you attempt formulation yourself.


If you would be interested in a home made protocol for your dog, please have a look at my website www.thepossiblecanine.com and check my Services Page. I would be delighted to discuss a consultation with you, or suggest other resources if you desire. Some yahoogroups for example may be useful if you do decide to go it alone. I would be happy to offer some general advice if you  prefer to do the diet yourself, but I highly recommend you seek the services of a professional - if not myself then another person with similar training and experience.

Failing that I would stay with the veterinary diet.

All the best, Catherine