1. Information on Dr.VET's pH test kit for cat urine.
Cat urine typically has a pH of 6-6.5 ; however, in cases where cats are stressed, fatigued, suffering from urinary tract infections, kidney disease, heart disease, etc., the pH of their urine can fluctuate.
Therefore, pH test sand is an essential product to help you detect early problems such as stress, improper diet, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, etc.
When cat urine is acidic, the pH test beads in this type of cat litter will turn orange, indicating a possible problem such as: urinary tract infection, diabetes, leukemia, gout, fever, emphysema, metabolic acidosis, or respiratory acidosis.
The possible reasons are:
- Cats are consuming a lot of raw food.
- The cat is taking ammonium chloride, vitamin C, or some other medication.
When cat urine is alkaline (basic), the pH test beads in the litter will turn blue. Conditions indicating alkaline urine include: urinary tract infections, cystitis, renal tubular acidosis, chronic glomerulonephritis, respiratory alkalosis, and metabolic alkalosis.
The possible reasons are:
- Cats that eat canned food, food high in grains and vegetables, or cats that drink too little water.
- Currently taking medications containing sodium citrate, pyrimidine, carbonic acid, and some Chinese herbal remedies.
These pH test beads change color in 3 seconds and retain their color well . Testing the pH level will help you assess your cat's health status as early as possible.
The color results of these pH test beads will vary, reflecting the condition of the cat's urine:
- Green: normal cat urine
- Orange-yellow color (pH < 5) : acidic
- Dark blue (pH > 7): alkaline
Additionally, cat litter is a blend of: 70% soybean, 29% bentonite clay, and 1% pH test granules.
This cat litter provides fast clumping and excellent odor control . Made from high-quality materials, it is dust-free and does not affect your cat's respiratory system or eyes.
The combination of long-grain and fine-grained pea litter along with round-grained clay litter prevents discomfort for your cat's paws . The litter is also water-soluble , making it easy to flush down the toilet , especially for those living in apartments.
2. Notes on usage
- Keep the product out of reach of children.
- Avoid contact with acids, alkalis, strong oxidizers, and friction with metals, as these will affect the sand's color change process.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
- When flushing cat litter down the toilet, you should flush in small amounts to avoid clogging.
- This product is flammable, so keep it away from fire.
- After opening the product, use it as soon as possible to avoid losing its effectiveness. If you don't use it all, seal the bag and store it in a dry place.
- The color of the sand may vary depending on the batch, but this will not affect the product quality.
- Since the product is vacuum-packed, air leakage is unavoidable, but this will not affect the product quality.