Is Hill's diet right for my dog's urate stones if pH isn't changing?

Question

Urate stones-continually told needs hills prescription diet but this is not changing his urine ph. From what I’ve read these diets help with struvite and calcium oxolate and none specifically state urate stones which requires a low purine diet. Am I wrong about this? Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 2 months old

Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) · Accepted Answer

It depends on which diet you are using in the Hill's brand. The link below is to a school that many vets will send stones to for analysis. On this page you will find a PDF link to treatment/prevention of urate stones. There are several diets listed there. Another option is having a nutritionist make a diet for your pet that you would make at home. Most vet schools offer this service and it could be facilitated through your vet if you don't live near a vet school. Hopefully your pet has also been evaluated for diseases that predispose to urate stones as this is a more rare stone. I hope this helps and thank you for using PetCoach! https://www.vetmed.umn.edu/centers-programs/minnesota-urolith-center/urolith-analysis/treatment-recommendations

Is Hill's diet right for my dog's urate stones if pH isn't changing?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My mice eat all their food together from one bowl. Is this normal?

My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?

Share