[Gpdd] [HEALTH] Potassium citrate and kidney stones

Ann Evans ann.evans at hintlink.com
Wed Nov 14 18:28:36 EST 2012


Cavy urine is very alkaline with a pH of 8.0-8.5. Excess calcium and 
other minerals are excreted in cavy urine. The high alkaline pH is a 
favorable environment for kidney stones made of calcium to form. 
Potassium citrate makes the urine more alkaline. However, potassium also 
binds to calcium making calcium kidney stone formation less likely. I do 
not know how much potassium citrate should be given to a cavy.

Cheers,

Ann and the Rescued Piggys of Piggyville, Tampa Florida USA.




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