How Do You Make A Home Diet For A Dog Prone To Bladder Stones?
My yorkie recently had to go to the emergency room to have a catheter put in because he had stones in his bladder. Then he had to go in for surgery. He had stones blocking his urethra which is a life threatening situation. Now, to help prevent more stones from forming he has to be on a special diet. Here are some suggestions for that diet. 2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese 1 large hard-boiled egg 2 cups long grain, cooked brown rice 2 teaspoons chicken fat or canola oil 1/2 ounce brewer’s yeast 1/4 teaspoon potassium chloride (salt substitute) This diet provides enough to fulfill the daily amount required for a 25-pound dog. You could substitute 4 ounces of tuna (in water without sodium) or 1/4 pound of lean ground beef (or ground chicken or lamb) for cottage cheese. You could substitute 2 to 3 cups of potato, cooked with skin, or 2 cups of cooked macaroni for the rice. For extra nutrition and variety, use fresh, raw or slightly steamed vegetables, such as carrots or broccoli (approximate
