I have an intact male, red nose pittie who just turned 2 years old. He is 86 pounds so probably a mix of bulldog genetics. His mom is totally red and his dad is tri-colour and thick. I feed him mostly kibbles and supplement with cooked chicken and beef, and occasionally yogurt. He has been perfectly healthy, has all his shots, and the vet says he is doing great.

I say all this because during this past week, two of our pitbull friends had to be hospitalized for kidney stones. Both dogs are intact males, one is over 2 years old and the other is around 4 years old. I know that both dogs are well fed and cared for so hearing that they both became sick was shocking.

Has anyone experienced this? Are pitties prone to getting kidney stones? What can I do to prevent this from happening to my pup if he is predisposed to kidney issues?

Thanks for your help!

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