Sambuca Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I have this awesome foster that has had health issue after health issue. A couple weeks ago he got a bladder infection which we treated. I brought him back to the vet yesterday for a different issue and they took a follow up urine sample. I got a message from the vet today saying that last time his ph was high and they thought it was from the infection, but it's still high and he now has crystals, but no infection. She said he probably needs to be on a prescription diet. What could cause the crystals and what does the issue mean long term? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Sounds like the urine isn't acidic enough -- what are you feeding your hound??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Angela Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I've been battling urinary issues with my hound (you can see my recent topic about diagnosing blood in urine). From the research I've done, and what I've been told, is that crystals mean that stones may be present. There are two types of stones, and one can be dissolved by diet, the other can't and requires surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 The foster is on TOTW Pacific stream (fish based). He is allergic to chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 This article seems to do a good job explaining it all: http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/bladder-stones-crystals/ Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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