My dog had urinary stones. What if she won't eat her special diet?

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Noticed 12 yr. F. Lab Retriever having trouble releasing urine. Visit to vet for vaccine, felt dogs tummy and suggested ultra sound. Suggested immediate surgery because many stones seen. After surgery said most stones ever seen. I saw them, 15 lbs of stones. Says needs to be on Royal Canine Urinary SO dog food for life. She is not tolerating more than 1/2 her food being this food. Am mixing with her old food Blue Buffalo Senior. Now suggesting other Brand. Need special food for life? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 12 years and 1 month old | 70 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Tiko. Depending on the type of stones she had, she may indeed to be getting a special diet for the remainder of her life. Mixing her old food in may not be the best in helping prevent further recurrence of stones. Additionally, if not done already, your veterinarian may need to rule out an underlying UTI as this can predispose her to getting stones. There are different urinary diet you may try at home to see which ones she likes the best. Speak to your veterinarian about prescribing a different urinary diet for Tiko. Hope this helps and best of luck.

My dog had urinary stones. What if she won't eat her special diet?

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