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Originally Posted by TLC  really  I thought citrus contributed to it |
Sounds like old-school so not done much anymore....
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http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2114&aid=400
Prior to the development of specialized diets, urinary acidifiers such as vitamin C or dl-methionine were sometimes used to lower the pH of the urine in cases of struvite stones, for example. Specialty diets are now preferred since they alter not only the pH, but the concentration on stone-forming constituents. Remember: Do NOT give urinary acidifiers when you are using one of the specialty diets that also acidify urine.
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Originally Posted by 107barney As for the diets, they are cans of crap and really high fat. I'm not comfortable with the diets after just having a near death with pancreatitis with the other dog. I tried it one night and he threw up and he did not tolerate the diet. All the other struvite diet are similar in high level of garbage fats. I will do it only with the blessing and oversight of the specialist. |
Just a note: Some fat in the diet is necessary for proper metabolism of nutrients, and some medical conditions respond better to a higher level of fat in the diet... and, of course, it depends too on the individual being treated, and diet changes for treatment of specific maladies should always done on the recommendation of one's Veterinarian.