Shih-tzu with UTI; struvites; crystals in urine; SoJo natural dog food diet;

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QUESTION: Hi.  I am hoping you can help me.  I have an 8 yr old female shih-tzu who is dealing with fairly severe UTI's just in this past year.  About 10 months ago we treated her for stones (the dissolving kind) and they did dissolve in a couple months.  She was on antibiotics during then as well.  A few months later she had another severe UTI, bleeding.  There were no stones but her red and white blood cells were super high and crystals were found.  I believe they said they were the non dissolving kind.  She's been on/off antibiotics for the last month and they want us to use the Royal Canin for UTI dog food.  The antibiotics don't seem to be doing much and they want to try a diff. one now.  

My problem,other than she has a UTI and the suffering with that, is I don't like her being on antibiotics so long and I do not like the quality/ingredients in the prescribed food.  I've been trying to give her ACV and other supplements that are supposed to help for this problem but it doesn't seem to be doing a lot.

Can you recommend anything to help and is there a better natural or holistic dog food that is better for dogs prone to UTI's? I was going to try Artemis.  I also try and give them fresh or raw food from time to time or mixed with their food.  I add water to their food, probiotics/digestive supplement, vitamin C, coconut oil, yogurt or cottage cheese sometimes, ACV...

I'm trying to find a more natural way of making her feel better and getting rid of this...and hopefully keep her from getting more...

Thank you so much in advance for any help!!!

Kristen & Brina (the suffering pup)


SoJo Holistic dog food   ANSWER: Hi Kristen-  Well, sounds like you have been doing a good job with the Vit C, Probiotics, oils, ACV and others.......
How about we change up the food to a more natural program?  

I would love for you and Brina to try SoJO foods/
*** It is like hamburger helper for dogs and cats.

YOU will need the grain free sojo.... YOU can add red meat 2 x per week and other meats.... This is so good for dogs with kidney disease.  

SoJO will do free shipping to the USA and they give a money back refund....So, give it a try:
http://www.sojos.com/index.aspx?affiliate=petnurse
My Maltese likes her meat cooked lightly. YOU can go raw or cook the meat over lightly.

Next, I would love to see you add some Cranberry pills to your baby's program.
Here is a good one:

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Please tell your vet about any supplements you are giving your baby:
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NEXT - let's get some Cranberry Plus into this kid:  

This is from Revival Animal health - mixed into the dog food each day...

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

If you would rather take a pill form- see here:


Nature's Sunshine - give 2 per day: very safe
http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=834


And Last /
You may want to get this little one onto the NuVET Plus ...this is an immune system booster and healer...

I have had Excellent luck with my clients that take NuVET each day:
The cost is about .60 cents per day-
Here is the ordering link:
Call 1-800-474-7044 and tell them Order code 81098/ please tell them
Marie sent you from the All Experts...
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html



I sure hope you try the So JO Cooking - It is easy to do and it will be the KEY to her health...

Keep in touch:

Marie Peppers LPN

mtnmom@gci.net

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QUESTION: Hi Marie.  I just wanted to say thank you for replying to my question! =o)  I will try your suggestions.  Does grain free specifically help UTI prone dogs?

Thanks again!
Kristen

Answer

SoJO Grain free mix /   Hi -  YOU are Welcome!  Commercial dog foods with high grains are one of the main causes of crystals and UTIs.... A Holistic grain free food will make a big difference in your life.
The SoJO is fun because it is Holistic and Almost all home-made with a little help from the SoJO Folks...
Make sure you get this one:

The grain-free alternative to kibble, Sojos Grain-Free Dog Food Mix (formerly known as Sojos Europa) is a wholesome pre-mix that you combine with meat and water to create a fresh, homemade dog food. Sojos Grain-Free works great for dogs with sensitivities to grains, and also as a great fruit and vegetable supplement to our other mixes.

http://www.sojos.com/index.aspx?affiliate=petnurse


After you have been on the NuVET and the Holistic SoJO food - give me an update in about 30 days:  Also, always continue with the Vit C and the Cranberry, as it can't hurt....

Marie
mtnmom@gci.net