Crystals in urine

[Rosebud]

My shihtzu has crystals in urine and I have to change her good to royal canine urinary 02 food. Had anyone used this . If so what treats are they allowed if any

 

[JoanneF]

It might depend on what type of crystals they are - has your vet said?

 

[Rosebud]

Stravite cryatals

 

[JoanneF]

What about tiny pieces of cooked chicken as treats?

 

[Rosebud]

She can't have chicken

 

[JoanneF]

Sorry, I thought white meat was okay for struvite crystals. Or is there another reason why chicken isn't allowed?

 

[Rosebud]

Yes. She gets a lot of yeast infection and loose toilet

 

[JoanneF]

So - sorry, but to clarify; she has a chicken I tolerance as well as struvite crystals?

 

[Rosebud]

Yes and ivdd which isn't anything yo do with her crystals. She just has a lot to contend with

 

[Hemlock]

What a lot she and you are having to cope with. Could your vet give you a referral to a specialist?

 

[Sandra1965]

When my cocker was 3 she had structure stone that was removed and royal canin food suggested, I did a bit of investigation on the internet . I discovered there was a supplement ( looked like marmite) can’t remember the name with made the urine more acidic to stop any more stones forming. It was added to her normal wet food ( no kibble). Worked a treat ,