Annabelle, My Dog is all Better!!!

A few months ago we learned that my dog Annabelle was suffering from bladder stones.  She had been getting multiple bladder infections and they took some x-rays to find out what may be causing them.  Much to our dismay, she had many stones in her bladder that were causing the infections.  The vet gave us two options to help get rid of the stones.  #1 was surgery, which would cost approximately $800.  #2 was a very strict dog canned dog food that would keep the PH in her urine at a level that may help the stones dissolve and then be excreted.  The vet said that the dog food very rarely works and had a success rate of about 50%.  We chose option #2.

A few months after being on the strict diet, Annabelle went back for more x-rays to see if the stones were dissolving.  Much to everyone's surprise they were all GONE!!!!!  The vet could not believe her eyes; they hardly ever see the food be able to dissolve and get rid of the stones.  Annabelle is still recovering from another bladder infection, and will always have to eat prescription dog food for the rest of her life, but we're so glad that she didn't have to have surgery! 

In case you are looking for a vet in Stark County please check out Elm Ridge Animal Hospital on Portage in Canal Fulton.  They truly do look out for your animals best interest and care about the animals!  I found them by dialing the wrong number one day while I was attempting to reach the dogs current vet.  The receptionist was so nice that I called back and scheduled the appt. there.