Solid GoldCranberry Supplement for Dogs & Cats for Urinary Tract Health - Berry Balance UTI + Bladder + Kidney Support for Cats and Dogs with Antioxidants - Cranberry Powder - 3.5 oz

With a 3 fur household (2 brother cats - 1 large dog), and a single parent... symptoms or illnesses, even injuries, are always a concern. One of my cats began to go outside the litter box after 5 years (and shared the box with his brother). He had done it once before about a year prior, but it was a one-time thing and I wasn't even sure which cat it was. This time around it was clear we had a problem on our hands. I had my Vet run more tests than he even felt necessary - I wanted to know the cause, and the change to the "vet food diet" wasn't only not a financial option, but there's no choice of flavor, texture or anything else, and who wants to eat the same thing every day? Very small and few crystals were found, so small that he didn't think it should have been causing the problem that it was (but it was). And he was licking a lot - as in "NON-STOP" so I knew that something was causing him either pain or discomfort, something wasn't right and he didn't have a UTI - no infection found. My old Vet prescribed a temporary steroid for him to minimally help with his discomfort, since my new Vet didn't (and his comfort was of huge importance to me)... and told me what to request be done for him (with the new Vet).All came back clear again, but those few very small crystals. I kind of raked the Vet over the coals for his lack of "what should we do and how do we keep him comfortable," while I was washing and ruining comforters every single day for a week or 2. Finally upon the 2nd urinalysis I requested, seeing that they had not decreased in size or left him, with me demanding something be done, the new Vet finally told me to find a cranberry powder (it's all about the PH as everyone's been talking about). My go to is Chewy.com for my pet needs, but they only sold the chewable and there was no way I was getting my cat to eat the chewable so I came to Amazon and this seller (who rushed it out to me while she had a bad cold - amazing seller) and within the past few weeks that he's been on it there's been a complete turn around. No more out of the box accidents, no more strong smelling urine and his behavior has become much more playful and snuggly again and it's only been a few weeks. It's absolutely working!! I'm amazed, and relieved! He's going back for another urinalysis this coming week, which will be near 4 weeks after using Solid Gold and I feel certain that the results will be much better (I'll update if they aren't).As for flavor, it's berry, which my cat doesn't seem to mind at all, though I do mix it in with his wet food extremely well, so it's likely just adding a little bit of a fruity flavor to the meaty or fish flavors he gets and he gobbles it all down.I'm excited to see the next urinalysis results (so is my wallet!!!! - though of course his health means most). Having come from a family who's had cats for decades, so far I'm convinced that everyone who has a cat should be using this supplement to not only ensure proper PH, but to ensure that no crystals build up. We've had quite a few over the years that suffered with discomfort and needed painful surgeries or caths. This product stops the cause, therefore it stops the symptoms, behavior and the suffering. I think every Vet should be selling this product or in the least strongly recommending it as an immediate first try if the PH is off, UTI is shown or crystals are about.

Works great. Keeps my dogs system healthy. Sprinkle on food..eats it no problem.

My dog does not like the taste of these, so I must disguise it in her food. So far, it seems to be helping with her urine "accidents" in the house. We'll see as time goes on, but for now, it seems to be working.

I absolutely love berry balance from Solid Gold! My dog ended up getting bladder stones over a year ago, and we had to have surgery to remove the stones and the vet wanted me to keep my dog on the science diet food for the rest of her life so that she wouldn't get stones again (stones are formed when there is a build up of crystals in the bladder). The vet prescription food was expensive for a small bag, had absolutely no nutrients, and was basically filled with salt to keep my dog thirsty so she would constantly drink water and have to urinate so that crystals wouldn't be able to form in her bladder. This created an issue of my dog just sleeping or sitting there and urinating without knowing it. My vet said she had incontinence, not related to the surgery or food, but I didn't believe it. I did a lot of research and decided to put my dog on the best dog foods that are more natural (like wellness core) to take her off the crap vet food, and use the berry balance in the food to help with keeping her bladder clear of crystals so that stones won't form. I've had my dog on the wellness food with this berry balance and giving my dog better water (like distilled/filtered to limit minerals) and since her surgery a year and a half ago she has had no crystals at all each time I have taken her in for a urinalysis! This stuff works great and allows my dog to have a healthy diet and get the extra support for her bladder! I highly recommend this product, especially if your dog is prone to bladder stones or crystals!

The media could not be loaded. I do believe this is helping my Akita with her wee wee problems:)

I purchased this item when my kitten had a UTI, But it didn't matter how I tried to get it inside of him he could smell it and then he would just walk away.

My Cavalier King Charles spaniel girl was very sick; actually peeing blood for a month before being told she might need surgery.I researched this and other products claiming to help with bladder infections, crystals, and stones.I ordered this one right away based on the brand alone; this is the same brand of dog food I give both of my Cavs (Sundancer is their favorite).It took about 2 weeks of daily disciplined scoops sprinkled over her dog food (which she stopped having interest in she was feeling so bad; she didn't want to eat or drink - probably due to the intense pain of urinating etc...). I had no problem remembering to give her the berry balance, but my kids sometimes forgot, so I'd give her a special bit just before bed time. Normally a picky eater, amazingly she LOVES the flavor and lapped it up happily. I saw an immediate difference, she still had to go 20 times per day, but she didn't appear to be in so much pain. We had her on antibiotics at the same time and she returned to normal within 2 weeks.Now I give her a small sprinkle in her daily dog food just to keep the issues away (as a preventative measure). Her sibling gets a scoop once a month and both have checked out fine at the Vet.Wow, a cure in a jar for less than $20.00 - awesome!This stuff does really help!Definitely take your pet in to see your Vet, don't self medicate, but tell your Vet about this stuff, it definitely worked for us.Update June 2014:It's been 7 months and I still give a sprinkle every morning to ensure the UTI doesn't come back, and It works! My dogs are both very healthy and happy, loved little CKCs. I love this product and will continue to buy it. I've spent tons of money in the past at a Vet before, while they experimented with the problem and solution. Cost wise and results wise, this little cure in a bottle saved us!