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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod  Thanks for your input. I am very curious to talk with the vet tomorrow and see if the uti is cleared up or what and then talk with her more about his. Is the pH level indicative stones? |
There are three types of stones that are most common (calcium oxalate, struvite and ammonium urate). A high pH would be good conditions for struvite to form and a low pH for the other two. Oxalate are common in males and ammonium urate are seen with liver disease. It was very likely just a plain old UTI though. If the urine is too alkaline or acidic (the vet will be able to tell you), messing with the diet can sometimes help. For example, a dog who gets oxalate stones would need to eat low oxalate foods, etc.