Does dietary protein contribute to bladder stones?

    Can high protein dog food cause a urinary tract infection?

If your dog or cat has a urinary tract infection, you may be wondering if high protein food has contributed to that health condition.

There currently is not a lot of evidence pointing to high protein in your dog's diet as a direct cause of urinary tract infections. However, having a lot of protein in their diet can change the acidity of your dogs urine. That is, dogs that have a high level of protein in their diet tend to have more acidic urine. 

When a dog's urine is very acidic, they're more likely to form bladder stones. The problem is that when a dog forms bladder stones, these bladder stones make it more likely that they will develop urinary tract infections. If your dog has bladder stones, they will tend to have cloudy urine or smelly urine.

  

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What to plant in a cat garden

  Medicine garden plants for dogs are safe for them to nibble on. These herbs provide health benefits to your dogs whenever they decide to chew on a leaf or two. 

All the garden plants that are toxic should be avoided. Your dogs can use safe plants to self medicate.

If a dog is feeling slightly distressed or emotionally upset, they can usually identify an herb that will help and can chew on a bit of it in order to feel more of a sense of comfort.

Dogs and several other animals are good at self medicating. This means that your dog will use their senses to find the plant that they may need at a particular time. 

If you have already observed a dog nibbling on grass whenever they feel ill, it's self medication in progress. By having a variety of plants in your garden, your dog can select the one that is best for their needs at a particular moment.

Mint is a good plant to have in a sensory garden for dogs. Mint as you already know is popular among humans because it helps to calm the stomach. Many people drink mint when they're feeling nauseous. 

Similarly, lavender also helps human beings to feel more relaxed at times when they're under stress. It has the same effect on your dog so it can be included in your sensory garden.

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Treating Dog CHF

 Elderly dog congestive heart failure treatment can help your dog to live a healthier life. Most dogs that are affected by congestive heart failure are unable to participate in exercise as they normally would.

Treatment consists of medication that alleviates pressure on the heart so that your dog would have been more relaxed. Veterinarians prescribe diuretics as a part of their treatment.

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Can antifungal cream be used for athlete's foot?

   Clotrimazole can be used to treat some types of fungal skin infections. Fungal skin infections can occur in a variety of places on the body that are warm and wet 

Typically, fungal skin infections can be found on the armpits, groin and between your toes. Many fungal skin infections are caused by tinea or candida.

Clotrimazole may be found in a cream and in other formulations, which can be applied to your feet twice a day. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how long you should use Clotrimazole.

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Beverage restrictions and chf

 Your veterinarian may sometimes recommend that you give your dog distilled water. This will sometimes happen in cases where your dog has a chronic condition such as congestive heart failure. 

Dogs, cats and other pets with chronic conditions like these usually benefit from changes in their diet. Your veterinarian will recommend specific changes in their intake of salt, potassium, phosphorus and other nutrients if they have congestive heart failure. 

Dogs with congestive heart failure tend to retain water, sodium and chloride. Diuretics are often given to dogs with congestive heart failure in order to remove fluid build up around the heart. This alleviates pressure on the heart.

However, if your dog is drinking water that contributes to higher levels of sodium and chloride your veterinarian may recommend that you switch to distilled water. Giving your dog drinking water that's low in sodium should be done along with putting your dog on a diet that is low in salt  (sodium chloride).

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Giving cats red clover

  Red clover has several benefits for dogs. Red clover is a natural diuretic for dogs.  Red clover is helpful for cleansing the blood and your holistic veterinarian may also recommend it for dogs that have skin conditions.

Red clover is rich in nutrients. This is one of the reasons why it is grown on many farms, where it is used as ground cover. Red clover is a natural anti-inflammatory and it helps to reduce blood pressure in dogs and cats.

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Preventing weak muscles in dogs

  There are several reasons why people might want to obtain muscle support for dogs. This may be necessary for dogs as they grow older and a contributing factor to muscle deterioration is that they tend to exercise less than a puppy would.

Dogs that work in specific fields also need to stay in peak condition. For example, dogs in the police force or private security companies need to always be ready for potentially strenuous physical activities.

It's important for you to supply your dogs with sufficient amounts of protein each day. Their veterinarian can recommend the quantity that's appropriate for their breed, age and working conditions.

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants also help to support healthy muscle tissue. Some supplements also contain plant-based sources of protein such as kelp which are rich in amino acids.

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