Category Archives: Urinary

Older Dog with Calcium Crystals

About two months ago, my 14-year-old Labrador had blood in his urine. We went from a diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infection to Prostate Infection, with antibiotics as remedy. We then arrive at a diagnosis of Canine Calcium Oxalate Uroliths. It … Continue reading

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Urinary Stones and Bladder Health in Dogs

My Dachshund just had surgery to remove a very large bladder stone. I would like info on how to change her diet or give a supplement, that is natural and will help prevent any further stones. Thank You. Hello, Thank … Continue reading

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Dog with Urinary Tract Stones – Decrease Purines in Diet

Our 13 year old Dalmation has a urinary tract stone, that our vet says seems quite large. He wants us to do surgery which will cost $2,000. Is there any way to dissolve this stone quickly. She is bleeding quite … Continue reading

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Feline Urinary Problems and DL-Methonine

My cat is 12 years old. He has been with me since he was 6 months old, and has been raised holistically (raw food, homemade food, some canned, no dry and antibiotics maybe 3-4 times in his life, blood titers, … Continue reading

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Dog with Multiple Health Issues

I wondered if you could suggest which combination of products would be recommended for my dog Bailey. Her info is as follows: She is a 7 year old 60lb spayed Bearded Collie who was diagnosed with Lyme disease several years … Continue reading

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Cat with Urinary Tract Infection – Is Cranberry Extract Good?

I have a male, neutered, 14 year old main coon cat. He was recently diagnosed with his second UTI in a year. He has been eating Before Grain dry chicken cat food for a year now. He is sensitive to corn and this is … Continue reading

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Dog with UTI Infection

Lilly has had a UTI infection off and on since March of this year. Now the doctor has her on Science Diet CD and a medicine called Cipro 500 mil. for 30 days! Why for 30 Days? Isn’t that a … Continue reading

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Dog with Bladder Infections and Low pH Level

My dog tends to get bladder infections but has a low pH level in her urine.  Would the Cranberry Relief or the Uti-Free be better for her? Hello, Cranberry Relief will lower the ph even more, so I would not … Continue reading

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Schnauzer with Bladder Stones

I have a 11 year old Miniature Schnauzer.  She acts and looks like she is only 4.  She had surgery last year for bladder stones and they are back again.  The doctor said they didn’t pass because they were embedded in … Continue reading

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Can Tapeworms Cause Blood in the Urine of Pets?

My dog just recently was diagnosed with tapeworm. My vet gave her a one time dose of some tapeworm meds.  She seemed fine afterwards but she is now urinating a lot and now I notice blood.  Is this part the … Continue reading

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