Posts made in April 10th, 2012

Ask a Vet Tech | Kitty keeps throwing up hairballs (again) and crystals forming in urine

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Ask a Vet Tech | Kitty keeps throwing up hairballs (again) and crystals forming in urine

By: Mel Adams, RVT “Ask a Vet Tech” is an ongoing advice column written by our resident pet expert and registered vet technician, Mel Adams. You can find her online at: www.vettechmel.com. Question: I have a male cat that has a problem with crystals forming in his urine. The vet has him on a prescription urinary diet. I am sure it works, but the cost of this product is high and he will not eat the wet food. Also, the contents are from animal by-products which I do not like. My research shows that water is the number one item to keep this problem at bay.  I have found a less expensive alternative that can be bought at the grocery store. If you were in my...

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