Reportedly, it has been used in the
treatment of a number
of health conditions which include brittle bone, hair, teeth and nails, white spots on nails, gingivitis, tonsillitis, inflammation
of the mucous membranes
of the mouth, rheumatic disorders, edema, osteoarthritis, diabetes, acne, wounds, itchiness, rashes, burns, frostbite, chilblains, athlete's foot, cracked and tired feet, drawing out pus from boils and carbuncles, ulcers, fistulas, herpes simplex, dyspepsia (impaired digestion), gastrointestinal conditions, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory
tract infections, bronchitis, fever, malaria, bladder
problems,
urinary tract infection, bed wetting in children, kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), prostate
problems, hemorrhoids, muscle cramps, tumors, broken bones, fractures, sprains, nose bleed and other heavy bleeding.
Small animal nephrology and urology Nephroliths and ureteroliths (kidney and ureter stones) Minimally invasive urology procedures including shock wave lithotripsy, laser lithotripsy, laser ablation
of ectopic ureters, and periurethral collagen injection for
treatment of urinary incontinence Nutritional therapy
of urinary tract disease
Problem - based learning in veterinary education Client communications
There are many other things to factor in to
treatment for bladder stones (whether your dog will eat the prescription diets, whether your dog has
problems with
urinary tract infections that might continue to predispose to stones, whether your dog has a conformational
problem that predisposes her to stones, etc etc) so discuss all
of this and more with your veterinarian and find what is right for your particular dog.
However, because refusing to drink can be a sign
of urinary tract infections, hormonal imbalances, liver or kidney
problems and other serious conditions that require medical
treatment, it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your pup not drinking.