Urinary pH levels fluctuate based on diet, hydration, and underlying medical conditions.
Test in the before feeding for the most consistent baseline.
Excessively low pH can predispose dogs to calcium oxalate stones , which are generally more difficult to dissolve than struvite stones and may require surgical removal. Testing Accuracy and Methods
Avoid testing throughout the day after feeding, as postprandial (after-meal) fluctuations are normal. Management and Treatment
Urinary pH levels fluctuate based on diet, hydration, and underlying medical conditions.
Test in the before feeding for the most consistent baseline.
Excessively low pH can predispose dogs to calcium oxalate stones , which are generally more difficult to dissolve than struvite stones and may require surgical removal. Testing Accuracy and Methods
Avoid testing throughout the day after feeding, as postprandial (after-meal) fluctuations are normal. Management and Treatment