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Urinary tract infections are just as uncomfortable for pets as they are for people, and pets get them nearly as often.  Caused by bacteria in the bladder or urethra (the tube through which urine flows), urinary tract infections can make it very painful to urinate.  And, if the infections are not caught early, they can spread upward to the kidneys causing serious problems.

 

If your pet has kidney stones, use with Amber Technology’s Kidney Rejuvenator or see your veterinary health care provider. If your pet stops urinating, take your pet to your veterinarian as soon as possible. 

 

Does Your Pet Have Kidney Or Bladder Stones??
More and more dogs (and cats) are being diagnosed with bladder or kidney stones. What many of us do not yet understand is that diets high in grains and vegetables (YES, vegetables!) produce alkaline urine, which allows certain stones to form. Magnesium reacts with alkaline urine to cause crystals to be formed.

Be Warned!
Most “Prescription/dissolution/preventative” veterinary clinic diets take out the magnesium to "prevent" this reaction, even though magnesium is essential, especially for the nervous system. Reducing magnesium may cause a host of other negative health issues.

It is far more important and beneficial to prevent alkaline urine by feeding a high protein/grain-free/low carbohydrate (very little to NO veggies) diet in order to minimize the risk of crystals.

It has also been found that grain- based foods may also lead to kidney failure, which often cannot be detected until there is over 75% damage done.

Protein from muscle meat creates an optimal acid urine. Magnesium does not react in acid urine, thereby significantly reducing the risk of crystal formation. PLEASE, don’t be fooled into thinking that "prescription/low magnesium" diets are the solution, they are NOT healthy. High protein/low carbohydrate/grain free foods are the optimum diet for dogs and cats with or without crystals, for both prevention of, and recovery from, crystals.

Urinary PH levels are optimized by avoiding grains and most vegetables, (our dogs and cats are carnivores, they were not designed to eat grains and vegetables nor can they properly digest and utilize them) therefore preventing the risk of alkaline/magnesium reactions.

Grain-free/low carb diets will also support healthy kidney function, along with the many other health benefits of feeding a high protein diet to your pet.