What can I feed my dog with UTI/crystals if he won't eat special food?

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My peekapoo has a uti and crystals in his urine. He is on antibiotic and vet wants him to be on special food (Hills C/d Or Royal canine SO). He also had X-ray. No stones. He has had previous uti and crystals before. My dog will not eat the food. Turns his nose up and then I end up feeding him plain chicken and his usual food bc he refuses to eat the other. Or he will eat out of my other dog’s bowl. Is there any other food (human or dog!) that I can give him? I. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 14 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, only these diets will be able to help Luca’s bladder problems. The diet will help acidity the urine and it also causes him to drink more. This helps to prevent crystal formation and also has a flushing action in the bladder. I recommend to try the Royal Canin first. Mix it in VERY slow (like 10% of the food initially). Then every few days increase the amount. You should purchase the canned food to see if he likes that. If he does, you can feed him that mixed in with the dry food. Try to keep him out of the other Doha’s food. The diet will not work if it falls below 90% of the total daily food intake. I hope you find this helpful and please feel free to post any further questions.

What can I feed my dog with UTI/crystals if he won't eat special food?

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