blackpack 70 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 hi all is it true that adding cranberry juice to the water stops urine infections. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rainmaker 7 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 It's acidic, so yes probably. A lot (most?) of the bladder and urinary problems stem from alkaline conditions in the body. I'm sure someone will have all the background information to clarify though. A high protein diet (rather than a high carbohydrate one) would have the same effect, and be of better use in the long run. JMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferret15 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 It's acidic, so yes probably. A lot (most?) of the bladder and urinary problems stem from alkaline conditions in the body. I'm sure someone will have all the background information to clarify though. A high protein diet (rather than a high carbohydrate one) would have the same effect, and be of better use in the long run. JMHO. it works in humans so i see no reason for it to not work in a dog, it is very high in antioxidants and vitamin c. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 as rainmaker sayes if the urine is ascidic it helps stop problems like infections & crystals forming into to stones Best way to prevent it is to feed meat , a lot of dry foods are soya protein based which isnt the same as meat protein Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shell 42 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Vitamin C tablets are good for urine infections. You can get tablets from health food shops or Boots. They are great for acidifying the urine, and if there are crystals present vitamin C actually dissolves them. Shell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackpack 70 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 thank you all for the comments much appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandymere 8,263 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 They would need to drink a hell of a lot to make any real difference! If a dog is getting a lot of urinary tract infections then there is probably an underlying cause that needs investigating/treating. You wouldn't want to create an acidotic state, to much change in the PH (even little changes have a dangerous effect). Cranberry juice also effects blood clotting Etc Etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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