L-Methionine
is intended to acidify urine in cats that have chronic cystitis
(FUS, FLUTD); it is the natural form of methionine,
not the synthetic dl-Methionine |
L-Methionine
Douglas Laboratories®
60 capsules
Ingredients:
Each Capsule Contains:
A natural acidifier,
l-methionine is an amino acid that can be used to treat cystitis
and lower the urinary pH. Note that L-Methionine is NOT the synthetic
product, dl-methionine, which is more commonly found. We prefer
the natural product, l-methionine, in all cases.
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Not
all animals should have their body acidified, and this product is primarily
intended for cats with struvite or triple phosphate stones.
A more natural way
to help acidify the urine is to feed significant amounts of meat in the
diet. See our information on Feeding Your Cat, click
here; and Feeding Your Dog, click here.
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Dosage:
The best way to dose
this product is to purchase pH test strips from a pharmacy and check you
animal's urine pH regularly. You will want to have the pH between 6.0
and 7.0, while 6.5 is probably ideal. Immediately after eating, the pH
will rise (become more alkaline, or above 7.0). If the urine does not
stay alkaline for more than a few hours each day, you are dosing methionine
correctly.
Place in food at the
rate of 1/4 capsule per meal for each 15 lbs body weight. Increase the
dosage as needed until the pH is consistently below 7.0.