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Nov 13, 2025 - 08:33 AM
I suggest stopping the cranberry powder for now as cranberries are high in oxalates that can contribute to urinary crystals. Get your dog started on our Bladder Stone Support Supplements that will support the health of his bladder, kidneys and urinary tract. We suggest feeding your dog a healthier diet than the diet you are currently feeding. When you add water to a dry, kibble diet that water does two things. First it dilutes the stomach acid and digestive juices needed to properly digest food and second, it remains separate from the food and most passes out as urine without properly hydrating the body. Alternatively, a wet diet acts as "time-released" hydration so the body will better utilize moisture from food. A healthy, whole food diet will help to improve the health of your dog. This diet can be home-prepared raw or cooked or you can purchase a prepared diet. We offer some guidance in our article How to Feed Your Dog. Another thought about the water is that it doesn't taste good to your dog. This can be from chlorine used to sanitize the water or metals in the water. Consider getting your water tested or trying some spring water and see if your dog likes that better
