What Are the Treatments for Struvite Crystals?
Fotolia.com”> jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a05/qq/eg/treatments-struvite-crystals_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Struvite crystals are a combination of minerals such as ammonium, magnesium and phosphate that can form in your pet’s urinary tract. This obstruction, typically found in cats and dogs, can cause pain and at its worst, complete blockage. While dog and cat foods have been changed in the last few decades to attempt to remedy this problem, it still occurs frequently. If you notice something wrong with your pet’s urination you should visit a veterinarian immediately. Change in Diet Struvite crystals are in part caused by an alkaline (basic pH) concentration of the urine. According to “Cat Nutrition,” many commercial pet foods, especially dry foods, tend to have more carbohydrates than a pet can properly digest, leading to this alkaline urine problem. Feeding your cat wet food, which is higher in pro
