Re: German Shepherd UTI

[Guest guest]

Are your dogs eating any cat food? Or poop?

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-- German Shepherd UTI

I know we have dog owners in the group and would like to ask for advice (I have tried searching the group archives and find nothing on canine UTI's)Anyway, new German Shepherd pup, born 9/11/10, we've had her since the week of Halloween. She came to us at approx. 6 weeks with a UTI, I had her to the vet within a few days due to noticing that and to have her checked for any other issues not seen.Pup has had 2 UTI's so far, and has Struvyte (sp) crystals in her urine. Per a draw done the end of last week and a lab test, bladder urine is clear, but collected, passed urine contains blood, white cells and grows the crystals once spun in the lab, so the issue is in the uretha. I have had the pup on daily doses of probiotics and a cranberry concoction for weeks now. She's eating a raw diet supplemented with a dry organic natural dogfood.Other than this, the puppy is healthy, very active, and has gone from less than 10 pounds when we got her to 40 pounds. Based on the size of her mom and dad, she's probably going to top out in the neighborhood of 100-112 pounds.Any suggestions on what to do about the UTI issue?

[Guest guest]

No.  I have read that cat food is poisonous to a dog's system, but

what about the poop?  Any dog I have ever seen ate poop, but we keep

the yard picked up with this one.

On 12/21/2010 2:59 PM, webriter wrote:

 

Are your dogs eating any cat food?  Or

poop? 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

UTI-in a dog, can be due to bladder stones, it is a very serious condition. Are you feeding the dog dry food? You could try changing the food, use a better food or give the dog fresh meat. Just no cheap dry food or organ meats. Any food that causes adverse reactions should be discontinued. Change slowly, tho', so you can pinpoint the problem.

      ~Katy Sheep to the right; His Lamb

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-- Re: German Shepherd UTI

No. I have read that cat food is poisonous to a dog's system, but what about the poop? Any dog I have ever seen ate poop, but we keep the yard picked up with this one.On 12/21/2010 2:59 PM, webriter wrote:

Are your dogs eating any cat food? Or poop?

[Guest guest]

Cat food is too 'hot' for dogs, they get hot spots and digestive troubles, from it, and eating poop is a form of pica. My dogs do not eat poop. My dh feeds them all wrong, but I can't do much about it, the little baggers are so terribly spoiled.

      ~Katy Sheep to the right; His Lamb

“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength" Isa 30:15

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-- Re: German Shepherd UTI

No. I have read that cat food is poisonous to a dog's system, but what about the poop? Any dog I have ever seen ate poop, but we keep the yard picked up with this one.On 12/21/2010 2:59 PM, webriter wrote:

Are your dogs eating any cat food? Or poop?

[Guest guest]

This one is past me.. Gayla, you want to take this?

Suzi

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health

What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

From: Landes <L@...>health Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 2:15:00 PMSubject: German Shepherd UTII know we have dog owners in the group and would like to ask for advice (I have tried searching the group archives and find nothing on canine UTI's)Anyway, new German Shepherd pup, born 9/11/10, we've had her since the week of Halloween. She came to us at approx. 6 weeks with a UTI, I had her to the vet within a few days due to noticing that and to have her checked for any other issues not seen.Pup has had 2 UTI's so far, and has Struvyte (sp) crystals in her urine. Per a draw done the end of last week and a lab test, bladder

urine is clear, but collected, passed urine contains blood, white cells and grows the crystals once spun in the lab, so the issue is in the uretha. I have had the pup on daily doses of probiotics and a cranberry concoction for weeks now. She's eating a raw diet supplemented with a dry organic natural dogfood.Other than this, the puppy is healthy, very active, and has gone from less than 10 pounds when we got her to 40 pounds. Based on the size of her mom and dad, she's probably going to top out in the neighborhood of 100-112 pounds.Any suggestions on what to do about the UTI issue?------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Try this site:

http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/articles/how-treat-uti-dogs-naturally.shtml is a good site.. I've used it from time to time.

Suzi

List Owner

health

What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

[Guest guest]

I've had a lot of good results from that company.

      ~Katy Sheep to the right; His Lamb

“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength" Isa 30:15

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-- Re: German Shepherd UTI

Try this site:

http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/articles/how-treat-uti-dogs-naturally.shtml is a good site.. I've used it from time to time.

Suzi

List Owner

health

What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Suzi, this looks like good info and I am looking for natural

ways, herbs, etc., to treat the pup. I've got her on a cranberry

mix now and she has been for a few weeks, I'd like to add something

else natural that I know to be tried and true, before the vet

convinces my daughter to take the dog to a specialist, which is the

way the conversation is going at this time. Maybe a dog owner will

weigh in yet :-)

Thanks again,

On 12/21/2010 7:25 PM, Suzanne wrote:

Try this site:

http://www.nativeremedies.com/petalive/articles/how-treat-uti-dogs-naturally.shtml

is a good site.. I've used it from time to time.

[Guest guest]



Aha. I have a Miniature Pincher that has the most terrible itchys. I foster cats and more so over summer / Kitten season. He has big bald spots on him at the mo from itching. All the vet will say is flea allergy. Not sure that I believe that is the only thing causing this. He is the most disgusting scavenger. he is like a labrador and eats only slightly less and at 4.5 kg not a great thing. lol. He will eat cat food before and "after". this could well be his issue.

Cat food is too 'hot' for dogs, they get hot spots and digestive troubles, from it, and eating poop is a form of pica. My dogs do not eat poop. My dh feeds them all wrong, but I can't do much about it, the little baggers are so terribly spoiled.

to a dog's system, but what about the poop? Any dog I have ever seen ate poop, but we keep the yard picked up with this one.On 12/21/2010 2:59 PM, webriter wrote:

Are your dogs eating any cat food? Or poop?

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[Guest guest]

Well, I have GSDs, but I’ve never dealt with UTIs in them, so I didn’t have anything to say.

I do, however, feed raw, I am a member of the NaturalRawDog list, and that group includes some extremely savvy folks. If you were to join that list and post your question there, I’d recommend that you specifically ask for Casey in the subject line. She’s incredibly knowledgeable.

Ev"A hundred million miracles are happening every day!"

Thanks, Suzi, this looks like good info and I am looking for natural ways, herbs, etc., to treat the pup. I've got her on a cranberry mix now and she has been for a few weeks, I'd like to add something else natural that I know to be tried and true, before the vet convinces my daughter to take the dog to a specialist, which is the way the conversation is going at this time. Maybe a dog owner will weigh in yet :-)Thanks again,

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Ev - will do!

On 12/22/2010 8:20 AM, evelyn bailey wrote:

 

Well, I have GSDs, but I’ve never dealt with UTIs

in them, so I didn’t have anything to say.

I do, however, feed raw, I am a member of the

NaturalRawDog list, and that group includes some

extremely savvy folks.  If you were to join that list

and post your question there, I’d recommend that you

specifically ask for Casey in the subject line.  She’s

incredibly knowledgeable.

 

Ev

"A hundred million miracles are happening every day!"

[Guest guest]

Well, when you do, you’ll see I just posted myself, on behalf of my sister!

Ev"A hundred million miracles are happening every day!"

From: Landes

Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 7:24 AM

health

Subject: Re: German Shepherd UTI

Thanks, Ev - will do!On 12/22/2010 8:20 AM, evelyn bailey wrote:

Well, I have GSDs, but I’ve never dealt with UTIs in them, so I didn’t have anything to say.

I do, however, feed raw, I am a member of the NaturalRawDog list, and that group includes some extremely savvy folks. If you were to join that list and post your question there, I’d recommend that you specifically ask for Casey in the subject line. She’s incredibly knowledgeable.

Ev"A hundred million miracles are happening every day!"

[Guest guest]

I joined earlier, Ev, when you suggested it.  I am sitting her now

reading info they send to the new members about diet, care, etc.,

but haven't had a chance to hit the message archives yet.

Many thanks!

On 12/22/2010 9:50 AM, evelyn bailey wrote:

 

Well, when you do, you’ll see I just posted myself,

on behalf of my sister!

 

Ev

"A hundred million miracles are happening every day!"

 

From: Landes

Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010

7:24 AM

health

Subject: Re:

German Shepherd UTI

 

Thanks, Ev - will do!

On 12/22/2010 8:20 AM, evelyn bailey wrote:

 

Well, I have GSDs, but I’ve never dealt

with UTIs in them, so I didn’t have anything

to say.

I do, however, feed raw, I am a member of

the NaturalRawDog list, and that group

includes some extremely savvy folks.  If you

were to join that list and post your

question there, I’d recommend that you

specifically ask for Casey in the subject

line.  She’s incredibly knowledgeable.

 

Ev

"A hundred million miracles are happening

every day!"

[Guest guest]

Dogs are designed to eat raw meat- lol mostly rotten..... Mine will not eat raw, but started early it's good to feed them at least 30% per day.

      ~Katy Sheep to the right; His Lamb

“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength" Isa 30:15

http://www.orchardhouseheirlooms.net/ survival seeds

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-- Re: German Shepherd UTI

Well, I have GSDs, but I’ve never dealt with UTIs in them, so I didn’t have anything to say.

I do, however, feed raw, I am a member of the NaturalRawDog list, and that group includes some extremely savvy folks. If you were to join that list and post your question there, I’d recommend that you specifically ask for Casey in the subject line. She’s incredibly knowledgeable.

Ev"A hundred million miracles are happening every day!"

Thanks, Suzi, this looks like good info and I am looking for natural ways, herbs, etc., to treat the pup. I've got her on a cranberry mix now and she has been for a few weeks, I'd like to add something else natural that I know to be tried and true, before the vet convinces my daughter to take the dog to a specialist, which is the way the conversation is going at this time. Maybe a dog owner will weigh in yet :-)Thanks again,

[Guest guest]

Also....Dog food has too much ash for cats, it will give them UTIs, whole, raw foods are really best for both.

      ~Katy Sheep to the right; His Lamb

“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength" Isa 30:15

http://www.orchardhouseheirlooms.net/ survival seeds

http://www.reusablebarrels.com/- storage -food quality barrels

Christian-homesteaders/ biblical survival

-- Re: German Shepherd UTI



Aha. I have a Miniature Pincher that has the most terrible itchys. I foster cats and more so over summer / Kitten season. He has big bald spots on him at the mo from itching. All the vet will say is flea allergy. Not sure that I believe that is the only thing causing this. He is the most disgusting scavenger. he is like a labrador and eats only slightly less and at 4.5 kg not a great thing. lol. He will eat cat food before and "after". this could well be his issue.

Cat food is too 'hot' for dogs, they get hot spots and digestive troubles, from it, and eating poop is a form of pica. My dogs do not eat poop. My dh feeds them all wrong, but I can't do much about it, the little baggers are so terribly spoiled.

to a dog's system, but what about the poop? Any dog I have ever seen ate poop, but we keep the yard picked up with this one.On 12/21/2010 2:59 PM, webriter wrote:

Are your dogs eating any cat food? Or poop?

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[Guest guest]

Okay, good deal.

I know if you don’t find good info in the archives, there are folks who’ll have some experience with the problem. Sorry I can’t be more help myself, but at least I know the right list to point you to!! (...and somewhere, an English teacher’s head just exploded. so sorry...)

Ev"A hundred million miracles are happening every day!"

I joined earlier, Ev, when you suggested it. I am sitting her now reading info they send to the new members about diet, care, etc., but haven't had a chance to hit the message archives yet.Many thanks!

[Guest guest]



I wonder why some dogs eat it. Mine never did.

Rena

Re: German Shepherd UTI

No. I have read that cat food is poisonous to a dog's system, but what about the poop? Any dog I have ever seen ate poop, but we keep the yard picked up with this one.On 12/21/2010 2:59 PM, webriter wrote:

Are your dogs eating any cat food? Or poop?

[Guest guest]



My Corgi only ate cat poo and then it was only when he was off leash on a portion of our walk. We called it "kitty roca". Luckily we didn't have a cat of our own!

Shari

[Guest guest]

My own dogs don’t seem to care much about my cats’ poop, but then, they are also raw-fed. However, they know all the places along our morning walk to seek and find everyone else’s cats’ poo, and they hunt it out with a vengeance. I stop them when possible, but if I get involved in a talk with my husband while we’re walking, and quit paying attention...

Ev"A hundred million miracles are happening every day!"

My Corgi only ate cat poo and then it was only when he was off leash on a portion of our walk. We called it "kitty roca". Luckily we didn't have a cat of our own!

Shari

[Guest guest]

My pair of dogs from years ago ate them like tootsie rolls, ugh. I had a cat too then.

      ~Katy Sheep to the right; His Lamb

“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength" Isa 30:15

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http://www.reusablebarrels.com/- storage -food quality barrels

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-- Re: German Shepherd UTI

My own dogs don’t seem to care much about my cats’ poop, but then, they are also raw-fed. However, they know all the places along our morning walk to seek and find everyone else’s cats’ poo, and they hunt it out with a vengeance. I stop them when possible, but if I get involved in a talk with my husband while we’re walking, and quit paying attention...

Ev"A hundred million miracles are happening every day!"

My Corgi only ate cat poo and then it was only when he was off leash on a portion of our walk. We called it "kitty roca". Luckily we didn't have a cat of our own!

Shari

[Guest guest]

Seems disgusting doesn't it?

      ~Katy Sheep to the right; His Lamb

“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength" Isa 30:15

http://www.orchardhouseheirlooms.net/ survival seeds

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-- Re: German Shepherd UTI

 My Corgi only ate cat poo and then it was only when he was off leash on a portion of our walk. We called it "kitty roca". Luckily we didn't have a cat of our own!

Shari

[Guest guest]



EXACTLY !! Ziggy was the same way. The cats that passed through our yard and left something, he ignored but be on the walk........

Shari

[Guest guest]

Such as ME!<VBG> Sharyn From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of evelyn baileyI do, however, feed raw, I am a member of the NaturalRawDog list, and that group includes some extremely savvy folks

[Guest guest]

Yus!

Who brought me from there to here!

Say, I have been an extremely good girl this year (as always) – do you think Santa is even now arranging for me to adopt/raise/KEEP one of the upcoming pups??? (Plus one for my friend who had Gisa’s daddy).....

awesome....

Ev"A hundred million miracles are happening every day!"

Such as ME!<VBG>

Sharyn

[Guest guest]

But of course!<G> Sharyn & Cedar the Golden nudgePrincess Friday the wacky catSt. Cassie (at the Bridge, 1988-2000) From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of evelyn baileySay, I have been an extremely good girl this year (as always) – do you think Santa is even now arranging for me to adopt/raise/KEEP one of the upcoming pups??? (Plus one for my friend who had Gisa’s daddy).....