Is Cranberry Ok?

[greytluck]

I wrote a post last week about accidents Hobbes was having in the house. Linky Today he had another one, where he just couldn't stop no matter what I said or did. He looks so guilty while doing it. I took him to the vets on Monday, he had a clean bill of health. I still don't think this is a training issue. He does no where to go he just can't seem to hold it.

 

That brings me to my question is cranberry supplements ok to give to dogs? I suffer quite regularly from UTI, (it's not fun) cranberry pills work wonders for me. They really do help maintain urinary tract health. I was wondering if I could try them for a week on Hobbes to see if there is any improvement.

 

I will bring him back to the vets if this continues, just want to see if this may help.

Edited January 12, 2008 by greytluck

[Guest kellygreyhound]

cranberry is definitely okay--if you check out the KV Vet Supply catalog, they've actually got cranberry powder for dogs with urinary tract issues. Good luck, hope it helps!!

[Guest HersheysMom]

I've been giving Sonie one Solaray CranActin tablet per day for at least a year now, and no crystals or UTIs. Here is a link:

 

CranActin

 

If you decide to get it, order from luckyvitamin.com. It's the cheapest I've found it yet.

[Jiffer]

Yup, Cranberry is just fine to give them. Whenever we bring home a new dog, the first thing I do is start them on cranberry pills so I know that their neuter won't cause a UTI. One caplet daily is what I give.