Cocker Spaniel With Urine Crystals and Food Allergies
by Cazzone
(AZ)
Reader Question
I have a 7 yr, male, American Cocker Spaniel, "Tanner", who has food allergies to corn, carrots, venison, potato, peanuts and peas, (are sweet potato considered in the white potato family?). He has been eating lamb and brown rice for the past 4 yrs by mfg "Natural Balance". I bought Royal Canin urinary SO at the Vet but had to take it back to the vet because of the high corn content. My dog, Tanner, had a bad allergy reaction on day 2.
Please, what do you suggest?
Please, what do you suggest?
Answer from Our Team
Several companies make prescription urinary diets, and some hydrolyzed-protein prescription diets are also formulated to support urinary health. Ask your vet about those options rather than trying to manage crystals with a regular food. Sweet potato isn't in the same plant family as white potato, but ask your vet before trying it.
Also confirm whether he has crystals only or actual stones, since crystals alone don't always need treatment. Your vet can recheck a fresh urine sample.
See bladder stones in dogs for more on crystals vs. stones.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
