My dog has calcium oxalate crystals. What diet helps his pH?

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Hello how are you? My dog had urine on his blood I took him to the vet and had blood work done his PH level was 6.0 and under crystals it shows up calcium oxalate dihydrate. What kind of diet should i put my dog in?

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. Calcium oxalate stones cannot be dissolved through diet, unfortunately. There is a chance that further treatment will be necessary if bladder stones are present, such as lithotripsy or surgery. For now, your best bet is to choose a diet that encourages water intake and maintains a neutral urine pH, such as Royal Canin Urinary SO. I would also try to encourage water intake in other ways, such as feeding the canned version of Urinary SO, and flavouring the water with a bit of low sodium broth. All these things will help him to urinate more and flush out any crystals in his bladder. I hope this helps, and that your pup is feeling better soon!

My dog has calcium oxalate crystals. What diet helps his pH?

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