OTC alternative for overweight dog on urinary diet, always hungry?

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Is there an otc dog food/ natural alternative to a urinary so? My dog is 10 is now 5lbs over weight and thinks she's starving 24/7. She begs for food almost all day long. She has had UtI's and then bladder stones as a result but seems to be fine on the Urinary SO besides the fact that she is now a 27 lb shitzu with knee problems. I walk her 1 to 1.5 hrs a day (2 walks) which is all her knees can handle. I need to get some weight off. What are my options? I can't decrease her food servings. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 5 months old | 27 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

To my knowledge, there are no current OTC diets formulated for dogs with urinary issues. These diets are designed to alter the pH in such a way to keep the urine at a certain level. Her current diet does not explain her weight and appetite despite being fed a normal diet. I would be interested in seeing what her current blood work looks like, and would want to investigate some potential causes for these symptoms you are seeing. It is possible Roxy could be developing several different endocrine disorders. If you are seeking to change her food and still need it to be appropriate for a dog with urinary problems, I would consider consulting with a veterinary nutritionist. You can usually find these professionals through veterinary schools. They will typically offer consultations for extremely reasonable costs, as they primarily function in the research circle. The nutritionists through my vet school ,Virginia Maryland College of Vet Med, would probably be happy to assist you if you emailed them with your concerns. Hope you figure things out and consider getting some diagnostics done on Roxy.

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