Doggy Bladder Stones

[jude09]

Hello guys just wondering if any dog owners experienced this before.

Could you share your experience and advice in dealing with this condition?

[Anita35]

I have a 7 yr old Bishon who has had bladder stones removed three times in the last 3 1/2 years. I am looking for a home made diet that helps desolve stones. the dog food recommended by the vet is full of grains. She have almost constant urinary tract infections. Very costly test and lots of antibotics to take.
I can't tell you anything to do except keep on top of the program.

[Erin]

fortunately my vet caught crystals in my mini poodle's urine when they were barely visible to the naked eye! She recommended a change in diet from the turkey stew that I usually made for him. I make a batch of the following: 1 yam, 2 carrots, all the stems from a bunch of parsley, 1 red bell pepper, quarter of a small head of cabbage, i apple, 2 zucchinis, 2 large stalks of celery, 1 large stalk of broccoli. I grate these in the food processor until they are very small then cook them for five to ten minutes in some water. I divide them into batches and freeze them. My mini poodle weighs 18 pounds and gets a quarter cup of this veg stew mixed with a quarter cup of Solid Gold Just a Wee Bit twice a day. He also takes 250mg DL-Methionine once a day. After eighteen months his pH is down to normal and no more crystals are present in his urine. I hope this helps. FYI: vets often get a cut of the profits from the food they dispense and this food is often not the best to give your dog. There is a lot of information about foods online. One rule of thumb: the lower the crude protein content the better the food.

[Erin]

Fortunately my vet caught crystals in my mini poodle's urine when they were barely visible to the naked eye! She recommended a change in diet from the turkey stew that I usually made for him. I make a batch of the following: 1 yam, 2 carrots, all the stems from a bunch of parsley, 1 red bell pepper, quarter of a small head of cabbage, 1 apple, 2 zucchinis, 2 large stalks of celery, 1 large stalk of broccoli. I grate these in the food processor until they are very small then cook them for five to ten minutes in some water. I divide them into batches and freeze them. My mini poodle weighs 18 pounds and gets a quarter cup of this veg stew mixed with a quarter cup of Solid Gold Just a Wee Bit twice a day. He also takes 250mg DL-Methionine once a day. After eighteen months his pH is down to normal and no more crystals are present in his urine. I hope this helps. FYI: vets often get a cut of the profits from the food they dispense and this food is often not the best to give your dog. There is a lot of information about foods online. One rule of thumb: the lower the crude protein content the better the food.

[cheryl656]

My fawn pug was diagnosed with bladder stones two years ago and was so full that she couldn't squeeze out but a few drops of urine. Other than a couple of episodes of incontinence in the house, there were no other symptoms. Nothing has ever kept her from eating!! She had to go in to an emergency vet clinic that friday night for emergency surgery. I was given a container full of stones, some marble size to take to my vet to send for evaluation. She recovered well, but has had frequent urinary tract infections, and many antibiotics. She has been on Science Diet C/D ever since, dry food with water over it to increase her water intake.

[thegasman]

Read with interest about your problem with bladder stones. Our solid white schnauzer we rescued 4 yrs. ago had this problem. When we went to ck her out she was peeing every minute she was out side. I was not aware of bladder stone being the problem. The next day we found that she was bleeding so to the vet we went. The vet(not our regular vet) said she had a bladder infection and put her on medication(no mention of bladder stones). Went to our regular vet the next day and he said she had a bad case of bladder stones and he could not operate until she was of medication. I collected 40 stones the size of a large match head for the 2 weeks we had to wait. When she had the surgery the vet collected 50 stones from the size of a quarter to a large match head. She had been on puppy hard food all her life and this is what caused the stones. We have her on home made food now( 12 cans of green beans,24 0z of white cook rice and 6lbs. of turkey burger) with some hard dog food. She is doing great and have had no problems with the bladder stones. I have found that 90% of all dog food for sale the first 4 to 8 ingredients is grain. My dog is not a chicken, she needs meat not grain. When I buy hard dog food I always check the first 8 ingredients on the lable. Hope this helps

[Anita35]

Thanks for sharing your experiences wtih Bladder Stone problems. Mazie is now taking an antibotic while waiting the results of urine culture. I will be home making her food with some of the recipies I received from you all. At the moment she is eating Deli=Fresh which is "People Food for Dogs" It is always under refrigeration and sold that way in limited locations. I am sure using your recipies will be much cheaper.
Thanks again

[mario]

Our four year old bichion is facing her second surgery in two years to remove bladder stones...we are afraid for her well being..she has been on the hill's prescription c/d diet(dry and can food) but the stones came back...

[Sarah]

Hi Mario nice to meet you. I took the liberty of doing some research for you regarding bladder stones in dogs. This is what I found.

Hope this helps for the prevention of further surgeries. The Information below covers preventative measures. But here's the link so you can read why your dog may be getting them.. Make sure you check with your vet regarding any changes you want to implement.


Take care

Bladder Stones In Dogs - Canine Urolithiasis

Make sure that your dog follows a healthy diet.

Bladder stones form due to the excess minerals in the blood. It is very important that you don't over feed your dogs. Let them eat in the right amount and at the right time. Free feeding your dog is not always a good idea because they tend to either eat too much or to be choosy with the foods that they eat. Some minerals exceed in quantities if another is deficient. This is the reason why a balanced diet is very important for your dogs.

2. Increase your dog's calcium intake.

Magnesium and calcium are minerals that could actually prevent the reformation of bladder stones and not cause them. So it is best that you give your little pet its daily dose of milk for a healthier system. Just like humans, dogs need a cup of milk before bedtime. Why not toast a glass with your pet before going to sleep then?

3. Have apple cider vinegar in stock.

If your dog has history of bladder problems, it is best that you keep a steady supply of apple cider vinegar in your kitchen closet. Apple cider vinegar normalizes the acid levels in the stomach, which can eventually prevent bladder stones from forming. Apple cider vinegar is a highly recommended home remedy for dogs that suffer from recurring bladder stone.

4. Provide your dog with adequate amount of water everyday.

The best way to prevent stones from forming in the bladder is to make sure that excess minerals are flushed out of the body even before they start to solidify. And the only way to do that is through regular urination. With adequate amount of water, your pet would move out all waste fluids from its body easily. And that's going to assure you that your pet would at least be free from bladder, kidney, and urinary related infections.

5. Consider a wet dog food diet.

If your dog isn't into drinking water often, switch to canned dog foods instead. These foods normally contain 70% water. A wet diet is perfect to dogs that have had bladder stones.

[Sarah]

Here is an article regarding bladder stones and how to prevent them. Hope it helps

Bladder Stones In Dogs - Canine Urolithiasis