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The vet says he needs a low oxalic acid diet. I got different kinds of food to try, but he eats maybe a tablespoon. He drinks lots of water.

[jcdill]

Hello,

How old is your dog, and what breed is he?
Has your vet done an ultrasound to determine how big the kidney stones are?

Does your dog have any other health conditions other than the kidney stones and lack of appetite?

Jc

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My dog is about 3 years old, male, part terrier and part shih tzu. He is about 11 pounds with legs a mile long. He is usually very active and always wants to play ball. I don't take him out when there is snow, so have been trying to keep him active in the house. He usually pesters us all day to play, but is just laying around. The last kidney stone was 3 c and I took it to the vet for analysis. Ultrasound showed multiple stones with one at least same size, plus others like grains of sand.

I have tried giving him olive oil and lemon juice in a syringe. (I use this myself to help make the passing of the stones easier). He takes some of it, but mostly it makes a mess.

[jcdill]

Hello again,

I'm very concerned about your dog.

Kidney disease is the #2 cause of death in dogs. Some breeds are especially prone to kidney disease, and unfortunately zus are among those breeds so your little part zu dog is genetically prone to this problem.

It is very serious when a dog with kidney stones loses its appetite and has frequent urination. These are signs of advanced disease. You don't solve this merely by changing foods. Your dog needs to see the vet for additional treatment for the kidney problems.

I suggest you print out the information at this page:

Monitoring a Dog's Health who has Kidney Stones

Read it carefully, then take it with you when you take your dog to the vet. You need to discuss the treatment options with your vet. Since I am not your dog's vet, haven't seen the dog, don't have his test results, etc. I can't give you any specific recommendations on what to do next.

Good luck!

Jc