Prevent, Treat a Pet's Kidney Stones
Mineral accumulation in the kidneys can result in kidney stones (renal calculi) and a condition called nephrolithiasis. These crystalline, solidified masses of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and other minerals can hang around harmlessly within the organs, but if they descend into the ureters then painful urination, blockage, and bleeding may result. Dogs and cats are only rarely afflicted with kidney stones, though when they are they are unlikely to indicate pain or any other symptoms, unless the condition is severe enough to result in blood in the urine; however the owner should watch for signs of painful urination.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) may be the root cause of a pet's kidney stones, but poor diet, excessively alkaline urine, and age-related factors are just as likely. Changes in diet, increased hydration, and some natural dietary supplements can provide a natural remedy to this condition and offer your pet relief from kidney stone pain. Unless a complete urinary blockage is present, the first step in treatment is always to increase liquid intake to increase urination and decrease the amount of time minerals can crystallize in the kidneys.
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[YEA] Rachel from St. Louis, MO: "My parent's dog had horrible kidney stones and a urinary tract infection. He could not hold his urine sometimes and other times he could not release it. He was in a lot of pain. The vet reccomended surgery. My mom was reluctant because she believes in natural cures and the fact that there is a 40% chance of it repeating in a year. She put him on a special diet and it didn't work. After two days of putting him on the Apple Cider Vinegar, he appears to be cured! They put a little in his drinking water and a few drops in his food. It worked like a wonder drug! He is happy and energetic again and is no longer having accidents or in pain. He is back to his old self. Highly Recomended!"
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PREVENTION
01/08/2012: Chloe from Ashland, Kentucky: "What causes dogs to have kidney stones and how can they be prevented?"
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REMEDIES NEEDED
05/14/2012: Chi from Sai Gon, Vietnam: "My dog is diagnosed with calcium phosphate stones in his both kidneys. Vet in my country cannot help him, no specific treatment is gave so I have to help him by myself. I feed him 750mg of VitC with hope to acidify his urine then the stones can be dissovled. His weights is 38 lbs. Is this dosage too small for him? Anyone gets experiences in this case? Please help, I really appreciate, I cannot watch him dying."
Replies05/15/2012: Lmajor from Orlando, Fl, Usa replies: "One of my small male dogs (Chinese Crested) began having episodes where he was not able to urinate. I tried Apple Cider Vinegar which would clear him up by the next morning; however, the episodes would return after not continuing the larger doses of Apple Cider Vinegar. After a lot of researching about stones, I came across information about Potassium Citrate and how it controls the acidic levels of the urine so stones won't form. I went to The Vitamin Shoppe and purchased the store brand Potassium Citrate capsules and began giving him one capsule a day before his meal. It is 300 capsules (99 mg) for about $11. I have started back up with Apple Cider Vinegar again but in very small doses in the dogs' drinking water so they are all getting that good stuff. Ever since I have been giving him a capsule of Potassium Citrate a day, he has never had another episode. I contribute this more to the Potassium Citrate but I know the Apple Cider Vinegar is only helping more."
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