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Canine Cystinuria

admin — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:00:13 +0000

Cystinuria is a genetic defect in the kidney tubules; it can affect dogs, humans, and a few other species. Normal kidneys filter the amino acid cystine and do not allow it to go into the urine. In individuals with cystinuria, this filtering action fails, and cystine passes into the urine, where it can form crystals and/or stones (uroliths). If stones form, they can block the urethra and obstruct urinary flow, especially in males.

November 2009: Struvite and Calcium Oxalate Urinary Stones and Crystals

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:00:31 +0000

There are a variety of stones and crystals that can affect our dogs. I often get inquiries on how to treat stones when diagnosed during a veterinarian visit. The first question I ask is, “What type of crystal or stones was found?” Each type of crystal or stone is addressed in two very different approaches.

Diets for Special Health Needs

admin — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:22:45 +0000

Some health conditions may call for changes in the diet for your dog. While there are many commercial prescription diets for some health conditions, you can prepare fresh food diets at home. A fresh food diet can provide a variety of foods that can be helpful in insuring the best nutrition and help keep the fussiest dog’s appetite up so he will continue eating.

Bladder Stones + Crystals

admin — Sun, 01 Dec 2002 22:10:03 +0000

For more detailed and updated information on the recipes contained in this article, we recommend Lew Olson’s book, Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs, found on Amazon.com for $11.53. This book not only contains recipes for raw and home cooked diets, but also diets for specific illnesses, mixing fresh food with kibble and information on dogs and digestion.

Bladder Stones and Crystals

By Lew Olson • December 2002 Newsletter

Bladder stones and crystals can be an aggravating problem, both in dogs and cats. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be part of these conditions, but not always. The main topic addressed here will be on bladder symptoms, as kidney stones are much more rare in canines.

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