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Struvite occurs as crystallites in urine and as a type of kidney stone (urolith) that is caused by bacterial infection that hydrolyzes urea to ammonium and raises urine pH to neutral or alkaline values. Accumulation of struvite crystals in the bladder is a problem frequently seen in housecats, with symptoms including difficulty urinating (which may be mistaken for constipation) or blood in the urine; surgery may be required to remove the crystals. A large struvite stone may be referred to as a "staghorn calculus" because it takes the shape of the renal pelvis, suggestive of a deer's antler.
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If my dog's pH is 6.0 does she have struvite crystals?
Struvite crystals are found in the urine when it's alkaline, usually when the Ph exceeds 7.0. Those crystals get deposited in the urinary tract to form stones. They are seen in infections with urease producing bacteria such as Proteus and Klebsiella. To diagnose struvite stones you need to do a urinalysis and culture of the urine to isolate the offending bacteria. An IVP (intra-venous pyelogram) will confirm the diagnosis and locate the stones.
Can a cat be transsexual?
In most likely worlds, no. Cats likely do not have a gender identity, only their sex. Cats are driven directly by their hormones and cannot perceive themselves as anything but what they are. It takes a thinking mind (self-aware) to be transsexual: it is a state of perception. There is, in fact, a surgery that changes a male cat into a female one, of sorts. However, the surgery doesn't have anything to do with how the cat feels about their role in society. It is actually to correct a medical problem with cats that is becoming more and more common. The urine of a cat who has this disorder has a very high pH and so struvite crystals form, blocking the urethra and causing pain and bleeding. To correct this issue when there is continued blockage, they will do a surgery that shortens the urethra and reforms the organs into something similar to a female.
Are struvite stones radiopaque?
Yes, struvite stones are usually radiopaque, meaning they will appear on X-rays as dense white spots. This can help in detecting and diagnosing these types of kidney stones.
What are Staghorn calculi?
Staghorn calculi are large branched calculi composed of struvite
What is the composition of struvite stones?
These stones are composed of either calcium and phosphate or calcium and oxalate.
If my dog's pH is 6.0 does she have struvite crystals?
Struvite crystals are found in the urine when it's alkaline, usually when the Ph exceeds 7.0. Those crystals get deposited in the urinary tract to form stones. They are seen in infections with urease producing bacteria such as Proteus and Klebsiella. To diagnose struvite stones you need to do a urinalysis and culture of the urine to isolate the offending bacteria. An IVP (intra-venous pyelogram) will confirm the diagnosis and locate the stones.
What is the optimal amount of magnesium cats can digest?
Cats need minerals, including potassium, magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, and others. They make up a small part of your cat's diet, but in the correct amounts, they're essential for good health. The optimal amount of magnesium is around 0.12 % magnesium or less. Low magnesium cat foods are recommended for cats with a history of urinary tract problems, especially those with struvite crystals and urine that is more alkaline than acidic. Struvite crystals are made up of magnesium along with other minerals, so diets that are low in magnesium help cats produce an acidic (low pH) urine, decreasing the chance of developing struvite stones.
What is a good food for oxalate stones and struvite crystals for a dog?
I would love to know this answer myself.. as the prescription dog food is horrible. my dog always has eye boogers and he poops every time he goes outside.
How do you get phosphorus from urine?
See the related link. The basic process to recover magnesium ammonium phosphate hexahydrate from urine is; allow urine to age till pH is around 9-9.5, then a filter bag with magnesium oxide is circulated with the urine. The final product is in the filter bag.
What is a kidneystone made of?
Kidney stones are typically made of calcium oxalate, but can also be composed of other minerals such as uric acid, struvite, or cystine. The composition of kidney stones can vary depending on factors like diet, hydration level, and underlying medical conditions.
What are the Basic chemical types of urinary calculi?
The basic chemical types of urinary calculi are calcium stones, which are the most common and can be either calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate; struvite stones, which are made of magnesium, ammonium, and phosphate; uric acid stones; and cystine stones.
Is there another food for dogs that have bladder stones besides Hills UD?
Yes, Royal Canin is also used for bladder stones (and dogs like it better than Hill's) Here is the product info from the manufacturer: ROYAL CANIN Veterinary Diet™ Canine URINARY SO™ (canned) and URINARY SO 13™ (dry) are complete and balanced diets for adult dogs formulated to aid in the management of canine lower urinary tract disease. These diets have been designed to ensure the production of urine that is undersaturated with respect to struvite and which have a level of calcium oxalate saturation at which crystals will not occur. Nutritional differences (as compared to typical commercial pet foods): * Promotes the production of urine undersaturated (RSS
Kidney stones are least likely to be composed of?
Calcium stones are the most common type of kidney stone and occur in two major forms: calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate. ...Uric acid stones form when the urine is persistently acidic. ...Struvite stones result from kidney infections
What can you do to help a cat with struvite crystal asap?
I took mine to the emergency vets. They cleared him out and gave me a prescription to help prevent them. Cost: $1,000+ I read somewhere on the internet to put salt on their food and reduce the amount of dry food. He has been crystal-free for a couple of years now. Cost: negligible
