Tiny dog with bladder stones: Should he stay on c/d food forever?

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Wookiee had a bladder stone but it dissolved with the Hill's c/d food. Should I keep him on that food forever? He's so tiny (4lbs). The c/d's kibble is big. Will it hurt his teeth? Should I wet the food? I wish he could go back to royal canine x-small adult food. He loved it and the kibble was tiny enough for him. Ive stopped giving him table scraps. That probably contributed to the stone in the first place. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Wookiee but it sounds like things are much better. So I can assume that the crystals and stones were struvite because of the c/d food and I can assume you tried s/d first but maybe not. Struvite crystals and stones are most often tied to infection in the bladder and urinary system. You may be able to try another diet but only your vet should make that call for you. They are much more familiar with his particular case. If you monitored his urine with dip sticks (again consult your vet) you may be able to feed something else. Ask you vet. The kibble shouldn't hurt his teeth unless he develops severe periodontal disease which lots of small breeds develop due to their genetics. Sure you can wet the food plus that increases water consumption which is crucial in pets with a history of urinary problems. Yes, I would advise against the table scraps as these can definitely play a role and alter the pH of the urine (how acidic or alkaline). Good luck with Wookiee. Great questions.

Tiny dog with bladder stones: Should he stay on c/d food forever?

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