Urine Crystals Question

violadivah

Hi Everyone,
I am new to this forum so please excuse any ignorance. I have become worried for my Jack Russell as after urinating throughout the house, multiple times I took him to vet and it appears he has a UTI and crystals in his Urine!

He has a high number Calcium Phosphate & Calcium Oxalate crystals. I was told he must follow a regimented diet of Hill's S/D Prescription Food. I have been researching non-stop and many seem to disprove this type of food and use Wellness Core or similar.

He is on antibiotics now for the infection and I guess I will start to use this food unless I hear a similar experience that has improved.

I am new and any advice would be greatly appreciated...

digits mama

Google apple cider vinegar..


I use ACV for me and my dogs. It is the apple that keeps the dr away

Good luck

Kathyy

Good that that UTI is being treated. They can be difficult to get rid of so go back to the vet after the antibiotic is finished for a re check!

The vet scared me at Max's last senior check up. There were oxalate crystals in his urine. Turns out stale urine will precipitate out crystals. When I had the vet spin fresh urine in house there were no crystals. When Sassy had a UTI the urine went alkaline and the phosphate crystals precipated out. Her crystals were gone once the infection was gone and the urine's pH had reached a more normal level.

Make sure he gets plenty to drink and many chances to empty his bladder.

Here is an article on urinary crystals. http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter...ones-crystals/

It is possible the oxalate crystals will stick around. Many dogs do have a problem with them. In that case a special food is needed. A low oxalate food. The special kibble from the vet is designed to solve all sorts of crystals, a tall order and isn't likely to be the reason crystals cease to be a problem. Curing the infection, lots of water and have the urine spun in house so it isn't stale are more likely to help.

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