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Sent to Pet Experts July 2 2006 at 9:52 AM
   

I need to find a dog food that doesn't have phosphates, or cause phosphates. My dog had bladder stones removed a year ago. The stones were 100% phosphate. What do I look for on the label? I would like to try a brand made by Candidae that sounds great, but I need to know what to look for on the label. The other piece I have to consider is that she had allergy tests that revealed she's allergic to eggs, chicken and beef. Thank you

 

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Age: 5; Female; Breed: Yorkshire Terrier

Already Tried:
Hills Prescription Diet, two types: W/D canned and z/d canned/p>

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July 2 2006 at 10:23 AM (31 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
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You should have received a food list of the foods that she can eat because of her allergies. Royal Canin also has a diet that works on keeping stones from developing I think its called SO. Unfortunately I am unfamiliar with Candidae to help with that brand of food.
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July 2 2006 at 11:14 AM (50 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
Reply to animal eyes's Post: Thank you for your quick response. I was given a list of what she could eat, but only with respect to the food allergies, not the bladder stone issue. We took her off the Hill's w/d and put her on Hill's z/d and she is still scratching like crazy. She's losing her hair and has big red sores. I'm guessing the z/d isn't the answer either. I found the Candidae on line and they offer human grade food that will not include the beef, chicken or eggs. However, I don't know if it contains what would create the bladder stones. I was told they were 100% phosphates but don't know what I should be looking on the label for.
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July 2 2006 at 11:28 AM (14 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
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You should look at the phosphate levels on the different products. There should be an ingredients list on the label that should have the percentages of minerals listed. If not you can try contacting the manufacturer and have them give you a list. Hills has Canine C/D for most of their urinary problems, Royal Canin/Waltham has SO. You should check your allergy food list and see if they are listed on ok foods. You might find one of the foods on your list that may address the stones as a secondary use. Again check the phosphate percentages on all possible food candidates. I hope this has been useful for you.
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