Dogs can form crystals in the bladder due to many underlying conditions. These crystals can become large and begin to accumulate to make bladder stones. Bladder stones are painful and sometimes require surgery to remove. You can dissolve crystals and prevent the formation of bladder stones by changing the urine's pH from acidic to more alkaline.
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Struvite Crystals
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Staphysagris, cantharis and uva ursi have all been shown in scientific studies to have a positive effect on dissolving struvite crystals in the urine. These compounds are non-toxic and dogs generally do not build up a tolerance to them.
Calcium Oxalate Crystals
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Calcium oxalate crystals can be dissolved using potassium citrate. Potassium citrate makes the urine more alkaline, dissolving the crystals and preventing the formation of stones.
Urate Crystals
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Urate crystals can also be dissolved using potassium citrate, since urate crystals form in acidic to neutral urine.
Dietary Changes
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Along with herbal treatments, giving dogs with urinary crystals a diet aimed at reducing urine acidity or alkalinity will help dissolve crystals in the urine and prevent the formation of stones.
Diagnosis and Identification
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The success or failure of homeopathic treatment for urinary crystals depends on the correct diagnosis. Take your dog to a veterinarian and have its urine analyzed for the presence and identification of crystals in the urine before starting any treatment.
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