The Pet Health & Nutrition Center Q&AAnswer
Oct 02, 2022 - 02:18 PM
Our Antilithic helps to dissolve all varieties of stones, and we get great feedback from many dog and cat parents. However, it benefits from being part of a protocol that includes the proper diet and supplementation. Take a look at our Holistic Bladder Stone Protocol. In the protocol you will find our diet and supplement suggestions. It is very important to begin feeding a home-prepared diet and you can find some suggestions in our article How to feed Your Dog. One mistake people make is they cut back on calcium in their dog's diet. This won't help as the body will just take calcium from other parts of the body like bones and teeth. The best way to approach this is to add more magnesium to the diet. Magnesium is essential for the absorption and metabolism of calcium. If there is a deficiency in magnesium, calcium can accumulate in the body. Calcium citrate is often recommended for this purpose. Remember that most supplements will contain instructions for a 150 lb person, so if you get a magnesium supplement you have to adjust the dosage for your dog's weight.
