Hello I am new to this site and My Phystee a 5.5 pound Brindle chihuahua has just had her 2nd urine test come back and it had crystals in it and her vet is telling me that she may have struvite stones and she has to go on this c/d dog food and she needs to have xrays to make sure.My thing is why not take xrays to make sure she has the stones first before you change her food.He says the food wont dissolve the stones but if she dont have the stones and if she dont have the crystals it will keep her from getting the stones.But when we got the first urine test he said none of this,and he never said she would have to be on this special for the rest of her life.He just said this to me today.I am sold on any of this just like human docs I believe they too get kick backs on stuff they sell.Now if she really needs I have no problem giving it to her but why didnt he tell me this from the start.I live on disability and the xray $ 162.00 and the meds and urine test today was $80.00 and I’m not sure what the food will right now she a hi end food so the vet said c/d might be just a bit higher which if she needs it I’m ok with it.But if she has stone I dont even know what happens and what that cost would be.From the time I adopted her she has had urine infections and a few other problems but she is my world just like my other Chi’s.They are my babies and my Therapy babies and would do anything for them.But I dont know If he is giving all the information and the best or the best information for me and Phystee.Is there anyone here can give me some help on this matter. It would be appreciated and a great help. I thank you in an advance.
Thank you
Phystee’s
mommy
