include fluid-rich meats and veggies. Offering high quality, premium canned food is good, too. For pets that routinely chow down on dry commercial foods, moisten rations with salt-free broth. Also, add a tiny pinch of unrefined sea salt to their water bowl; using distilled water is advised for pets with a history of stones.
Susan J. Squittieri of Two Bear Herbs in Nyack recommends the follow- ing prevention tip:
Use herbs. Buchu (Barosma betulina) nutritionally supports the health of the urinary system. It is a tonic, antiseptic and diuretic that strengthens and brings tone to the bladder by preventing infection and supporting normal urinary flow. If your pet is predisposed to UTI, buchu, combined with cran- berry, should be used to prevent infection.
For more information, contact 512- 8389 or go to
TwoBearHerbs.com
Use supplements. Capsules of
d-Mannose cranberry extract combine a powerful natural diuretic with the antibacterial benefits of cranberries. The more often a pet urinates, the less likely the urine will become concentrated in the bladder.
Consider probiotics. Probiotics contain beneficial bacteria that estab- lish a healthy flora in the digestive tract; a strong gut can fight off infectious bacterial challenges. Monitor pH. Owners can purchase pH strips to test a pet’s first daily urine at home. Changes in a pet’s pH may indicate a urinary issue and that veteri- nary care is advisable.
By staying alert to abnormal pet behav- ior and promptly consulting with a vet, you will be able to get your pet back to proper urinary health.
Dr. Matthew J. Heller is a holistic veterinarian and owner of All About PetCare, in Middletown, OH. For more information, visit
AllAboutPetCare.com.
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