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by landstander on 27 February 2012 - 02:02
Hello,
I am new here but was recommended to this site.
I have an 8 year old chihuahua who is allergic to grains. Tonight, I noticed that he was bleeding from his penis so I brought him to the emergency vet. After running a few tests, I was told he had kidney stones and would need to under go an operation.
The vet also gave me special food-Royal Canine. For the past few months I have been feeding my dog Blue Buffalo Wildreness along with the occasional bit of raw chicken, beef and chicken bones. I told the vet that my dog could not eat this new food due to his allergies, but she claimed that without it he would continue to get the stones.
Either he continues to get kidney stones or feels terrible due to allergies...there has to be another option. He will be going to his ordinary vet this upcoming week.
Has anyone had a similar experience? What worked for your dogs?
I am new here but was recommended to this site.
I have an 8 year old chihuahua who is allergic to grains. Tonight, I noticed that he was bleeding from his penis so I brought him to the emergency vet. After running a few tests, I was told he had kidney stones and would need to under go an operation.
The vet also gave me special food-Royal Canine. For the past few months I have been feeding my dog Blue Buffalo Wildreness along with the occasional bit of raw chicken, beef and chicken bones. I told the vet that my dog could not eat this new food due to his allergies, but she claimed that without it he would continue to get the stones.
Either he continues to get kidney stones or feels terrible due to allergies...there has to be another option. He will be going to his ordinary vet this upcoming week.
Has anyone had a similar experience? What worked for your dogs?
by TingiesandTails on 27 February 2012 - 03:02
There are other grain free food options that are good for your dog.
Unfortunately, vets are less likely to be trained in nutrition, but they often sell certain brands to make money. The recommendation of that vet seem rediculous.
Here is a good article, that you might find interesting: http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/KnowledgeBase/knowledgebasedetail.aspx?articleid=42
Personally, I would recommend you try to feed your dog green tripe, raw or previously frozen. It doesn't contain bones (too much calcium/phosphorus as well as high protein can cause kidney stones). Tripe is a bovine stomach, and as all intestines, easier to digest for dogs and cats. Muscle meat on the contrary contains more difficult to digest proteins.
For dry food, you could try Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Limited Ingredients food with low protein with sweet potato and bison. Bison is the lowest protein meat choice. This particular food doesn't contain grains either.
All the best! Hope your dog feels better soon!
Unfortunately, vets are less likely to be trained in nutrition, but they often sell certain brands to make money. The recommendation of that vet seem rediculous.
Here is a good article, that you might find interesting: http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/KnowledgeBase/knowledgebasedetail.aspx?articleid=42
Personally, I would recommend you try to feed your dog green tripe, raw or previously frozen. It doesn't contain bones (too much calcium/phosphorus as well as high protein can cause kidney stones). Tripe is a bovine stomach, and as all intestines, easier to digest for dogs and cats. Muscle meat on the contrary contains more difficult to digest proteins.
For dry food, you could try Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Limited Ingredients food with low protein with sweet potato and bison. Bison is the lowest protein meat choice. This particular food doesn't contain grains either.
All the best! Hope your dog feels better soon!
by Blitzen on 27 February 2012 - 13:02
Are you sure he doesn't have bladder stones? Kidney stone are very rare in dogs.
If bladder stones, when the stones are removed ask your vet to send one off for analysis so you know the composition and why they formed. I've never heard of grains being the cause of bladder stones. Most dogs with bladder stones benefit from a low ash prescription diet and high doses of Vit-C or a prescription med to keep the pH of the urine on the acid side. That will prevent more stones from forming.
If bladder stones, when the stones are removed ask your vet to send one off for analysis so you know the composition and why they formed. I've never heard of grains being the cause of bladder stones. Most dogs with bladder stones benefit from a low ash prescription diet and high doses of Vit-C or a prescription med to keep the pH of the urine on the acid side. That will prevent more stones from forming.
by macrowe1 on 27 February 2012 - 14:02
I'm with Blitzen. I've worked as a vet tech for 6 years and have never seen a case of kidney stones, but have had countless bladder stones. I wouldn't give your dog chicken bones, they can splinter easily and can cause some damage. As far as the food goes, Royal Canin is good, but have many deals with vet offices who sell it and recommend it. There are numerous grain-free foods out there that may help. Hope he gets better.
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