The formation of an alkaline (pH greater that 7.0) urine from the diet, or from urease producing bacteria, will cause the struvite crystals to precipitate out of solution and begin the formation of a urolith.
These berries will help: Consumption of berries can help in preventing
the formation of alkaline stones in the urinary tract as they possess anti-inflammatory properties which prevent cell damage.
Good for treating UTIs: Consumption of these berries can help in preventing
the formation of alkaline stones in the urinary tract, thus helpful in reducing the risk of Urinary Tract Infections.
Not exact matches
It is
alkaline forming in that it stimulates the
formation of magnesium carbonate in the body.
Making our urine more
alkaline can help prevent the
formation of kidney stones (and even dissolve uric acid stones).
A: Urolithiasis, the
formation of struvite stones and crystals in the urinary system, and urinary tract infections, generally occur when an animal's urine becomes concentrated and
alkaline (pH 7 or greater).
If your cat's urine sample revealed the presence
of crystals, your vet may recommend that you feed your kitty a prescription diet designed to change the acid -
alkaline balance
of the urine and minimize the risk
of future crystal
formation.
«The difference appears to be that magnesium oxide causes
alkaline urine, and magnesium chloride results in the
formation of acidic urine.»
When the urine pH becomes too
alkaline, there is an increased risk
of formation of struvite (also known as magnesium ammonium phosphate) bladder crystals and / or stones.
Unfortunately, in trying to «fix» a cat's unnatural
alkaline urinary pH — caused by human greed in the first place — pet food manufacturers created even more problems by adding urinary acidifiers in the form
of dl methionine, etc., which led to the
formation of calcium oxalate (CaO) crystals / stones in many cats.