7 Simple Ways to Prevent Struvite Crystals in Your Dog

By Laura Ramirez

Are you sick and tired of taking your dog to the vet for recurring struvite crystals? Preventing struvite crystals is actually a lot easier than you think. It is certainly less expensive and stressful than waiting until your dog has a problem and then taking him to the vet. Here are 7 simple ways that you can prevent dog struvite crystals at home.

1. Make sure your dog has plenty of fresh, clean water to drink in order to prevent struvite crystals. One of the main causes of struvite crystals in dogs is dehydration. Don't give your dog tap water because it is contaminated with many harmful chemicals. Give your dog filtered water because it is chemical-free and can assist your dog in flushing out harmful bacteria and toxins and decreasing inflammation.

2. Alleviate stress in your dog's life. Preventing struvite crystals is a lot easier in dogs that live a stress-free life. Make sure to give him plenty of interactive play time everyday and take him out for walks at least twice a day. Also make sure to leave your dog with chew toys anytime you are not around to play with him. Give him massages and affection whenever possible.

3. To prevent struvite crystals, avoid giving your dog commercial food, especially dry food. Commercial dog food is full of artificial ingredients such as colorings and preservatives that are harmful to your dog's health. Another problem with commercial dog food is that it is packed with carbohydrate-rich grains. Eating too many grains can alter the pH level of your dog's urine and make your dog more susceptible to forming struvite crystals.

4. One of the biggest steps in preventing struvite crystals that you must take is to make sure your dog gets enough exercise. Exercise helps to maintain your dog's overall good health and is also helpful in stress relief. Take your dog out on a walk at least twice a day.

5. Make sure your dog always has a place to urinate. By taking him out on frequent walks you can be sure that he has plenty of opportunities to urinate. You should also designate an area inside the home as a place for him to urinate if you are outside of the home for long periods. If he holds his urine in for too long he can get struvite crystals more easily.

6. Don't give your dog too much protein-rich food either. Foods high in protein contribute to the amount of minerals in the urine, can change pH levels and make it easier for struvite crystals to form.

7. The best way to prevent struvite crystals is to give your dog a homeopathic remedy. Homeopathic remedies keep your dog's bladder and urinary tract very healthy and promote a healthy flow of urine. They also strengthen your dog's immune system. They are 100% safe and natural so you can give them to your dog everyday without worrying about side effects. They are easy to administer too unlike mainstream medications which often come in pill form. Homeopathic remedies come in a convenient granular form that you can sprinkle on your dog's tongue or in his food.

So there you have it. Rather than waiting until struvite crystals form and your dog is in pain, why not prevent them with the proper care at home? Preventing struvite crystals in your dog is very simple if you follow these seven tips. After all, prevention is the best medicine and you could prevent a lot of hassle for you and your dog if you follow these easy tips for care at home.

Laura Ramirez is a passionate researcher of natural remedies which heal disorders and keep pets vibrant and healthy. Find out more about safe, effective ways to maintain your pet's urinary tract health at http://www.pet-ut-health.com.