What are foods you can use to prevent dog struvite crystals?

Answer by  srainne (2597)

Stones and crystals are caused by bacterial infections, therefore, you should make sure the dog has been given antibiotics first and foremost. After the infection has been cleared, you should then start the dog on a supplement of cranberry caplets or tablets rather than focusing on a new diet for the dog.

Answer by  gayatri (26)

In order to dissolve crystals you must overacidify the urine, and this is not soemthing that you can do with a "regular" type food. There are many good foods that produce a moderately acidic urine, as this is important to prevent struvite formation. Foods that use an overall high meat content produce an acidic urine.

Answer by  ramoskenneth285 (631)

Give them a clean water everyday.This will prevent the formation of struvite crystals.Avoid commercial food because it has a chemical that can cause the formation of struvite crystals.

Answer by  cinnyi (140)

Make sure your dog always has fresh, clean water. Dehydration is a top cause of struvite crystals. Also making the dog's enviroment as stress free as possible will also help with this cause. Make sure you play with your dog and walk him to alleviate stress.