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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots  Thanks Jenny. I remember reading out Momo's crystal problem. I was so surprised to hear the diagnosis though because Cooper drinks a lot of water. He always drinks after he eats and plenty through the day. It's usually Max I'm worried about. |
Can you call the vet when you get a chance & ask what Cooper's pH level was? Momo's, Princess' & Turbo's (he didn't have any s.crystals) was high @ 8 & I was giving them filtered ion alkaline water which has a pH of 7.5. Dogs should have a slightly acidic pH of 5-6.5. When the urine pH is high, it can also form crystals, so I had to do everything I can to lower it. I got some Solid Gold pH strips & tested the water & their urine pH, so now they're drinking Gerber baby water which has a pH of 7 (so does regular bottled water). It probably doesn't make a huge difference, but it worked for us. I also avoided giving them any food(s) which are alkaline, like apples (most fruits & veggies)...even tho they love them.