Fixing Urinary Crystals in Sphynx Cats – Fast & Safely!

So, your Sphynx cat was just diagnosed with urinary crystals—what now? If you’re like most cat parents, your vet likely handed you a prescription urinary diet and told you your cat will need it long-term, maybe even for life. But here’s the truth: while these diets may address urinary crystals temporarily, they often come with a cost—poor nutrition and the risk of other health problems over time.

The good news? There’s a safer, more natural way to help your Sphynx heal and prevent urinary crystals from returning.

Why Fresh Food is Key

The most important change you can make is switching your cat from processed foods (kibble and canned) to a fresh food diet. This can be:

• Fresh raw (commercial or homemade)

• Fresh, gently cooked meals

• Any diet that requires refrigeration or freezing

This shift alone—from dry, shelf-stable kibble to fresh, moisture-rich food—often resolves urinary crystals and dramatically lowers the risk of recurrence.

Understanding Struvite Crystals

Struvite crystals are the most common type of urinary crystals in cats. They form when your cat’s urinary pH is too alkaline (too high).

A fresh diet will often correct this imbalance naturally. However, if your cat’s pH level stays too high after the switch, you may need to supplement with safe, natural urinary support.

Natural Solutions That Work

If your cat continues to test with alkaline urine, here are two simple options to help restore balance:

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

   • Start with ¼ teaspoon once daily mixed into food.

2. Pet-Safe Vitamin C

   • Begin with 0.5 ml once daily.

   • I recommend our pet-safe Vitamin C, formulated to be gentle and effective.

After a week, retest your cat’s urine pH.

• If it’s still too high, slightly increase the dose.

• Continue retesting weekly until your cat’s pH falls into the healthy range.

• Once stable, maintain the supplement for approximately 3 weeks, then retest.

With diligence and patience, most cats stabilize and eventually no longer need ongoing supplementation.

Why Not Prescription Diets?

Prescription urinary diets may help with crystals, but they’re highly processed and often low in quality nutrition. Over time, this can lead to other health problems. Supporting your cat with fresh foods and gentle natural supplements gives them the best chance at both short-term recovery and long-term wellness.

Final Thoughts

Urinary crystals can be painful—and in severe cases, dangerous—but with the right care, your Sphynx can heal and thrive without a lifetime on prescription food.

If you’ve tried everything and still aren’t seeing results, don’t go it alone.
You can schedule a personalized consultation with me right here.
Let’s work together to get your sweet one feeling like themselves again.

With love,
Pet Coach April
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