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Often it's the minerals in the water they're drinking. My mom's dog had that problem, turns out many do, then they develop little stones in their urinary tract and have to go on a pH reducer for a while. The solution the vet offered....give them filtered water instead of tap water, then you won't have to worry about it. Hope that helps! (by the way, the pH pills aren't very expensive if you do need them)
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoThis could be a sign of Diabetes in your pet or a possible kidney infection maybe a UTI. This will need medical attention ASAP.
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∙ 15y agoAcidic urine, possible urinary tract infection. go to the vet, can do some damage if let go.
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What effect may bacterial contamination have on urine pH?
Bacterial contamination will cause no effects if the sample is tested directly after collection. However, if the sample is allowed to sit, bacteria will multiply and raise the urine pH. Urine pH above 8 is abnormal.
What does a low PH number in urine indicate?
PH shows how alkaline or acidic the fluid is. Low pH urine means acidic urine. When you eat food the urine turns alkaline shortly after that and becomes acidic at times when you are not eating. And therefore Starvation is a highly possible reason for low pH. Other than starvation, medications, diarrhea and kidney problems may cause low pH urine.
Is pH paper for fish tanks good for urine tests?
No. Water has a different ph from urine.
What is the normal pH level in urine?
The pH value for normal human urine is about 6.6, acidic.
How does a urinary tract infection influence urine pH?
It results in a high ph, become more basic
Could the metabolism of fat explain the presence of ketones and the low pH of the urine?
Yes, metabolism of fats is a reason and can cause the presence of ketones and can lower pH levels. To make it simple, ketones form from rapid or incomplete oxidation (breaking down) of fats from the liver and forms ketones. Ketones are strong acids and this is why it can cause a lowering of pH in the urine.
When the kidneys increase the excretion of bicarbonate the pH will?
ph will become elevated and blood will be more acidic
If the blood is more basic what pH do you suppose the urine will be?
I am not sure why you connect blood and urine pH. The pH of blood is critical to bodily finction/life, urine is a waste product. The pH of urine varies widely from mildly acid to mildly alkaline.
What is the urine pH in a dehydrated person?
The pH would be lowered due to the production of ketone bodies and excreted in the urine.
Why does lemon juice cause a decrease of pH of the urine?
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How does starvation influence urine pH?
the urine becomes acidic
What is the optimal pH for urine?
PH 6.0 to 6.5 in the morning PH 6.5 and 7.0 in the evening
