Natural Treatment for Pet Kidney Stones

The most common reasons pets develop kidney stones are because of an inappropriate diet. Kidney stones are not actually stones but mineral deposits that accumulate over time within the kidney, causing discomfort and difficulty urinating. Pet owners can treat kidney stones in a number of ways, beginning with improving their pet’s diet.

Specialty Diets

• Pet food should be free from grains.

  Specialty pet foods are available that dissolves the mineral salt crystals. They are grain-free and low in phosphorus. Some may be high in sodium to encourage water consumption.

Access to Water

• Provide plenty of water to your pets.

  Ensure your pet has access to plenty of fresh drinking water. Dehydration is a cause of kidney stones.

Herbal Remedies

• Herbs can help treat kidney stones.

  Many herbs can be used to treat or alleviate the pain of kidney stones in pets. The marshmallow root has lubricating and microbial properties that protects and soothes inflammation in the urinary tract. Dandelion is a diuretic herb and plays a role in eliminating stones and bacteria.

Supplements

• Cranberries, which are high in vitamin C, can help treat kidney stones.

  Supplements to treat pet kidney stones include fish oil, Vitamin B-complex and Vitamin C. They prevent stone formation and are essential to maintaining a healthy urinary tract. The supplements can be mixed in with pet food to make it more palatable.

Medical treatment

• Severe cases of kidney stones may require surgery.

  Most kidney stone conditions do not require surgery and can be treated. However, severe cases in which pain is persistent and involves large or complicated stones may require surgery and other types of medical attention.