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ACV for Bladder Stones

Posted By KG (South Brunswick, NJ) on 12/02/2008

"Hi all.Our 3 yr.old cat Tum was lethargic when we came home on thanksgiving night,after seeming to have problems peeing for a few hours earlier. I took him to a 24 hour emergency hospital at 11pm, being the only place open at that time, especially on a holiday.I was told upon entering there was a $120 "cover charge" just for walking in. Fine .I just want my cat to live,I thought.Well when the vet called me in to discuss the problem,I found out he had a urinary blockage and they wanted to unblock him and do testing to find out exactly why,due to the tune of $1200,also while telling me he may need surgery on top of that.Being pretty strapped for money ,like anyone else nowadays, I couldn't afford their testing.I started crying hysterically, not wanting to have to watch my cat suffer in front of us helplessly,and watch him die.The vet told me she'd unblock him,thankfully, but then we were sent on our way.He seemed ok for a few hours afterwards,but then started going in and out of the litte box every 2 minutes or so.We knew we couldn't afford to take a trip to the vet or hospital,just because we already knew what it was and what it would cost.That's when I started frantically searching the net for a home remedy type solution,and the apple cider vinegar treatment was the 1st I came across.I was EXTREMELY weary and hopeless,but thought, hey I have nothing to lose. My husband immediately ran to the food store and bought a bottle.

I gave Tum some WET food mixed with about 1.5 tsp of acv immediately,and the same amount at every feeding. I am so happy to report that out baby is almost completely better.

He is not only making less than half the trips the the litter box than before,but it active again after only 3 days now.Sure he didn't like it at 1st,but mix it with food and if they're hungry,they'll eat it!We didn't force it down his throat(we've tried before with other meds and it was just us getting scratched and bit by him)but administer it by any means if you have a fussy cat!It is SO worth it. I just want to speak on behalf of all the loving animal owners who can't afford expensive treatment...please give it a try! There's NOTHING to lose.It has kept one of our family's best friends around!

Thanks a MILLION ten fold for those who have made testimonials and who have informed us on the use of avc for urinary problems for our cat,as it has saved his life and gave us such great hope,as well as returning our Tum to his lively,crazy young self!Please,please try it-if not now,as a last option.We did and we are so thankful.Thank you all so much."

Posted By Josephine E. (Stockport ) on 11/02/2023

"Vets are definitely ripping people off in USA. My cat just had a catheter to drain him because be couldn't pee and vet phoned me 90minutes later to pick him back up. When I asked what was the cause be said my cat had a plug that gad come out when he drained him. Since tests showed he has strutvite crystals and vet text me a link to 2 different goods. But they're all biscuits and I don't like tge idea since it is since eating biscuits this has happened. I've got some apple cider vinegar in as I had my daughter pick it up in a panic waiting fir vets open. But yh he said I can either go home see what happens but there us a risk of health conditions if he's not peed in 24hours or he could do the catheter but it would be cost I adked how much and he said £250 so I said that's fine do it.. then when I wrnt to receptionist she told ne £300 luckily I had tge extra £50 that just came out of thin air. I said to my friend when I got home that better include price of any meds. Luckily when I went bk he did give us 2 different medications and didn't charge. I've had stuff arrive off amazon. Been giving cat his meds. But I'm towing and throwing over what to buy the cat wet or the dry unitary biscuits he linked too. I feel like I should to clear him now and hope I can just continue with ACV in wet good from now on as otherwise its 2 expensive the food. Every few months woukd work out the same as the catheter drain.. so glad I wasn't told thousands though like the USA.. and glad within 90minutes being home he text to pick him up. Was distraught without him. He definitely improved. Gonna carry on ACV and see how he goes. Glad to see so many success stories"

Posted By Gary (Kitchener On) on 11/02/2023

"Hi Josephine E

I had kidney stones and after 2 weeks of taking Chanca Piedra they were gone. 1 morning and 1 at night. Now for your cat I would split 1 pill for morning and night.

kidney stones home remedy Chanca Piedra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji2BJ_fF0gE

God Bless

Gary"

Posted By Maria (England ) on 05/24/2025

"Hey Josephine! How is your cat doing? My cat Apollo is literally in the same situation but it’s day three since he was unblocked I’m just worried he’s reblocked. I hope your cat is healthy and well!!"