Golden Retriever's question about Urinary Tract / Kidney Stones (Cystine)

Question

Been treating male 14 year old golden retrieverXborder collie for suspected bladder infection/stones - 5 days in no improvement, then vet added the 2nd lot and improvement occurred the very next day with clear urine for approx 4 days clear , then blood began to re-appear intermittently.  Am about to finish the final antibiotic  and today there was still some blood in urine.   Feeding SO Royal Canin but dog disliked it so turned to DIY low Protein, magnesium and phosphate diet that included cottage cheese, tuna, chicken....made error and fed tofu by mistake and next day blood in urine.  trying to avoid the surgery and finances are limited so what are my options?  and also the risk if i delay getting surgery.  I am keen to try ultrasonic dissolution but my vet never mentioned this ....was quoted A$800-1000 just to discover what it is (ultrasound etc) then $1500 for surgery if required

Accepted Answer

If Toby has cystine stones, then an alkalising diet and dietary supplementation may help dissolve the size of the stones; if the stones are a different type then a different diet or supplement may be tried. The link below is to a useful website which covers different types of urinary stones and different protocols for dissolving stones and preventing stone formation. Ultrasonic dissolution isn’t a common treatment method in small animals unlike in humans, check out the link below on management of urinary stones. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM
www.msdvetmanual.com/urinary-system/noninfectious-diseases-of-the-urinary-system-in-small-animals/urolithiasis-in-small-animals

Urinary Tract / Kidney Stones (Cystine) in Dogs