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Canine Bladder Stones Natural Remedies
This page looks at natural remedies for canine bladder stones. Specifically, bladder stones in dogs can be effectively treated or prevented by
the use herbs, homeopathy, and supplements. These remedies work to reduce inflammation and infection, moderate the urine pH, and to assist the body to pass the stones.
Our page on Dog Bladder Stones talks about the symptoms, possible causes, and
conventional treatment of bladder stones in dogs.
This page takes a look at some natural supplements, herbs, and homeopathic remedies that are effective for dog bladder stones.
Dog Bladder Stones and Diet
The holistic approach to treat canine bladder stones is to first change the diet. A well-balanced, organic diet is important in the effective treatment and prevention of
bladder stones in dogs. Depending on the type of stones, a change in the urine chemical compositions resulting from a diet change can actually dissolve some bladder stones.
If your dog has bladder stones, therefore, be sure to discuss his diet with your holistic vet.
Besides diet change, natural remedies such as herbs can be used to:
- assist the body to get rid of the stones
- moderate the urine pH
- reduce inflammation/infection
Herbal Remedies for Canine Bladder Stones
The herbs below are helpful for dogs with bladder stones:
- Marshmallow: The mucilaginous (lubricating) properties of marshmallow not only help to protect and soothe inflamed tissues in the
urinary tract, but may also help with the passage of stones. Marshmallow also has slight astringent and antimicrobial properties that can reduce inflammation and
inhibit bacterial growth.
- Couchgrass Root: Couchgrass is an excellent urinary tract tonic, with disinfectant, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties. It may help
eliminate kidney stones and crystals, and can be used where minor urinary bleeding is present.
- Uva Ursi: If there is significant bleeding but no inflammation of the kidney, this herb is effective as it contains a high percentage of
tannins, providing powerful astringent effects to help tone the mucous membranes and help stop bleeding.
- Dandelion: Dandelion is a diuretic herb and can assist the body to
eliminate the stones and bacteria from the urinary tract.
- Juniper Berry: Like dandelion, juniper is diuretic and can stimulate the kidneys to increase the flow of urine to assist in the elimination
of waste materials, and it may be useful as a urinary antiseptic.
- Goldenseal: Antimicrobial herbs such as Goldenseal can be used to fight bacteria and to reduce or prevent infection in the urinary tract.
Other similar herbs that can be used include echinacea and
oregon grape.
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Effective Natural herbal Products for Canine Bladder Stones
Here are two effective herbal products that you may want to consider if your dog has bladder stones:
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Only Natural Pet Tract-Ease Herbal Formula:
This herbal formula contains numerous herbs effective for treating canine bladder stones, such as marshmallow, goldenseal, couchgrass, uva ursi, and juniper. Not only can
it protect, soothe, strengthen and rebuild the entire urinary tract, but it can also help eliminate stones and crystals from the kidneys and bladder.
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Animals' Apawthecary Tinkle Tonic Tinkle Tonic:
This herbal formula contains herbs such as couchgrass, echinacea, marshmallow, dandelion, and horsetail, and can disinfect, soothe, and protect the urinary tract
without irritating the kidneys.
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Supplements for Canine Bladder Stones
Natural supplements are also good remedies for dog bladder stones. In particular:
- Fish Oil: Fish oil, such as cod liver oil, is rich
in vitamins A and D which are essential in keeping the lining of the bladder and urinary
tract in good condition.
- Vitamin B-complex: B-complex (in particular B2 and B6) is also essential for the prevention of bladder stone formation in dogs.
- Vitamin C: Vitamin C can acidify the urine, so that stones formed as a result of bacterial infections are kept to a minimum. Cranberry is
a good source of vitamin C.
Solid Gold Berry Balance for Cats and Dogs
 is a good product that
you can consider feeding your dog if she is prone to struvite crystals and bladder infections. It helps to balance the urinary tract pH and dissolve struvite crystals,
which may develop in urine if it is too alkaline.
This supplement helps generate and maintain an acidic urine to help prevent struvite/triple phosphate crystal formation. The all-natural ingredients are carefully
selected to help restore nutrients which regulate metabolism to generate an acid urine.
This is a supplement that helps generate and maintain an alkaline urine for the prevention of oxalate, urate or cystine crystal formation. The ingredients are all natural
and are selected to help restore proper mineral balance and metabolism such that a more alkaline urine is generated.
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Homeopathic Remedies for Canine Bladder Stones
Homeopathic remedies can be effective in treating dog bladder stones as well; however, the most appropriate remedy cannot be prescribed until a thorough examination by a
holistic vet is carried out. This is important because to accurately prescribe a remedy, the vet needs to know the size, the type, and the location of the stones, amongst
other things.
Examples of homeopathic remedies that can be used for bladder stones include Urtica urens, Nux vomica, and Coccus cacti
Dogs with bladder stones may have "accidents" around the house.
Be sure to read Dog Urine Cleaning for eco-friendly ways to remove urine odor. .
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