Homemade Diet for a Dog With Bladder Stones
A bladder stone is a microscopic crystal that forms in the bladder. A bladder stone can form in a human bladder as well as in the bladder of a dog. Bladder stones can be an uncomfortable and even painful experience for your dog. Sometimes the stones become so severe that your dog requires immediate medical attention or even surgery. A homemade diet instead of commercial dog food can help lower the chances of your dog suffering from bladder stones.
Instructions
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Discuss different foods that would be beneficial to your dog with your veterinarian. A vet is an invaluable source of knowledge on what canine companions need in their diet to stay healthy and happy.
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Add cooked grains (brown rice and oatmeal) and cooked vegetables (carrots and peas) to your dog’s meals in very small doses. While dogs can survive on meat alone, a wide range of different foods is better for them. After spending so much time in the company of humans, canine diets have evolved to match that of humans.
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Maintain a bland taste in the dog food. Rely more on the natural taste of the food and avoid strong spices or peppers. Your dog's stomach is already unsettled because of the bladder stones and heavy spices will only make it worse.
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Compose the meal primarily out of wet food. Dry dog food is more likely to cause alkaline urine, which promotes the growth of bladder stones. If you must feed your dog store-bought food, purchase wet food instead of dry kibbles.
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Tips & Warnings
If you choose to cook your dog's food, let the food cool completely before you serve it. This ensures your dog’s sensitive tongue will not burn when it comes in contact with the food.
There are some foods that your dog should never have. These include chocolate, grapes, raisins and more (see Resources).
References
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