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My dog is losing weight on urinary diet for stones. Long-term safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old

My dog is eating urinary s/o for about 3 months because of bladder stones but he has been losing alot of weight an not as active an eats it only because I guess it there do I have to keep him on this diet for long term?

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on January 14th, 2019

Poor Boi, I would have him checked over to make sure everything else is fine. Then check with your vet or vet technician if the amount Boi is eating is appropriate for his seize and that the stones have actually dissolved. According to all the above, decide on the next step. Hope this helps !

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