My 11 month old male cat was diagnosed with having 2 large stones in his bladder, had X-rays done which spotted them. He was suppose to get a urine culture done also but because they couldn’t get a sterile sample they couldn’t do it. He was given an antibiotic (in case there was a infection in bladder) and a pain killer to take every 12 hours as needed and they told me his diet needs to be changed to a special diet for urinary tract, such as Hills or Royal. I’ve looked at the ingredients and they seem to mostly have vegetables, such as potatoes and peas. I’ve read in articles that cats don’t need vegetables, they are meat eaters.
I’m confused on what is the best food plus one that he’s going to eat. Tried last night and he wouldn’t touch them. Has anyone had an experience with any food that they had good luck with (helping bladder stones)? Is there any type of food other than the “special diet” that has helped your cat get rid of the stones...I have numerous indoor cats and find the “special” diet ones are very expense plus my cat isn’t interested in eating. But want to say the cost would be worth it if they would help and if he would eat them. Also, has anyone heard of any med that actually dissolves the stones? I’ve also read the special diet foods are not that great...
Would appreciate any advice etc..
thank you
I’m confused on what is the best food plus one that he’s going to eat. Tried last night and he wouldn’t touch them. Has anyone had an experience with any food that they had good luck with (helping bladder stones)? Is there any type of food other than the “special diet” that has helped your cat get rid of the stones...I have numerous indoor cats and find the “special” diet ones are very expense plus my cat isn’t interested in eating. But want to say the cost would be worth it if they would help and if he would eat them. Also, has anyone heard of any med that actually dissolves the stones? I’ve also read the special diet foods are not that great...
Would appreciate any advice etc..
thank you
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