The Bichon Frise appears to have a unique situation
with oxalate bladder stones in that they seem to begin to recur virtually as soon as they have been removed.
Not exact matches
However, because we've created a more acidic environment in the
bladder and haven't resolved the base problem associated
with the damp heat, pets have started to develop more calcium
oxalate crystals, which thrive in acidic environments.
Calcium
oxalate stones can not be made to dissolve over time by changing to a special diet (as can be done
with struvite or uric acid
bladder stones).
Because of the higher risk of
bladder stones caused by the consumption of vitamin C, dogs
with a history or breed disposition towards producing
oxalate crystals in the urine may need to avoid watermelon.
calcium or potassium) imbalance Use
with caution in pets
with kidney or liver disease or diabetes Pets
with a history of calcium
oxalate bladder stones Pregnant and nursing pets Pets known to have had an allergic reaction to furosemide or other sulfa drugs Directions:
Because of the increased calcium excretion brought on by furosemide (i.e. an increase in urinary calcium levels), there could be a problem using this medication in patients
with a history of calcium
oxalate bladder stone formation.
Answer: I would really have to see her and run a few tests on her (mainly a urinalysis to rule out a
bladder infection + / - that her calcium
oxalate stones are coming back) to determine what is going on
with her and properly advise you.
Larger calcium
oxalate stones, found in the
bladder, are often mixed
with sandy grit of the same material.
Tobie had been doing well, but at 9 years of age he was diagnosed
with another problem, calcium
oxalate bladder stones.
The majority of dogs
with calcium
oxalate bladder stones must undergo surgery to remove them.