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Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Pyretta (Whitney, Ontario, Canada) on 12/27/2009
So glad I found this site. I have two female cats, a mother (Pumpkin age 5.5) & daughter (Dottie age 4.5) I have had a hard time with Dottie. 2.5 years ago she had blood in her urine ( she peed on the floor, beds, clothes and our backpacks) The vet & I figured she didnt drink enough water and I only fed them kibble so her kidneys were strained and she had an infection. Over a year it returned twice, treated both times with antiboitics and increases in watered down wet food (like gravy). I thought all was well. However near the end of October I discovered two large blotches of blood in my tub and my poor Dottie crying and pacing trying to use her box and only dribbling. The vet suggested to save me money to treat her again with the antibiotics and increased fluids and blood & urine work. I was so upset that I insisted on an xray, she was full of kidney & bladder stones and a nasty long term bladder infection. After a few weeks on a different anitbiotic she was like a kitten again, she had surgery to remove her stones 2 weeks ago and is doing great. I plan on buying acv as a preventive for both cats. Funny I landed on this site looking for a natural flea cure (another present from the vet clinic) and found acv as something that can help so many problems. Cant wait to try it.
Thanks for the great site.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Rachel (St. Louis, MO)
★★★★★
My parent's dog had horrible kidney stones and a urinary tract infection. He could not hold his urine sometimes and other times he could not release it. He was in a lot of pain. The vet reccomended surgery. My mom was reluctant because she believes in natural cures and the fact that there is a 40% chance of it repeating in a year. She put him on a special diet and it didn't work. After two days of putting him on the Apple Cider Vinegar, he appears to be cured! They put a little in his drinking water and a few drops in his food. It worked like a wonder drug! He is happy and energetic again and is no longer having accidents or in pain. He is back to his old self. Highly Recomended!
Replied by Maria
(Ma.)
03/18/2016
Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Elaine (Kansas City, Mo) on 01/20/2013
Both of my dogs have oxalate bladder stones. I want to use food grade diatomaceous earth to treat their arthritis and GI issues. Can anyone tell me if it is contraindicated because of their bladder stones? The "boys, " as we all them, are 15 and 11 years old and need lots of support and help with their legs. Thank you, Elaine
Replied by Roger
(Tampa)
06/22/2016
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(Sydney, Australia)
06/23/2016
Fresh Chopped Parsley
Posted by Pat (Tempe, Az) on 11/04/2020
★★★★★
I have used fresh parsley chopped over my dogs food to elleviate any kidney, urinary problems.. a day or so and it should alkaline that system and if they have stones, break them down.
Prevention
Posted by Chloe (Ashland, Kentucky) on 01/08/2012
What causes dogs to have kidney stones and how can they be prevented?
