Need a good pH monitor

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Donna Frierson - 07 Nov 2006 16:01 GMT

Hi all, we are new members and a family of 12 (10 kitties and 2 humans
and would like to request information about a comprehensive pH monito
for our cat Zoey. We have been working diligently for the past tw
years to get his (7.5-7.0) pH lowered and finally have succeeded a
6.0. Until he is consistently within the normal range we want t
monitor him often without spending the $50 a pop to get him tested. W
want the ability to detect crystals/calcium, specific gravity and othe
problems that may arise from either high or too low pH. Any ideas???

Thanks!
Donn

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Donna Frierson

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Phil P. - 08 Nov 2006 22:55 GMT

> Hi all, we are new members and a family of 12 (10 kitties and 2 humans)
> and would like to request information about a comprehensive pH monitor
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> want the ability to detect crystals/calcium, specific gravity and other
> problems that may arise from either high or too low pH. Any ideas???

You can buy a decent pH meter like the Hanna Checker 1 for about $35- or a
better Corning Check-Mite for about $50. For monitoring urine specific
gravity, you can buy a decent refractometer for about $50. I have a Rhino
Vet 360 that has a scales specifically for cats - its a little more
expensive (~$125) than a decent refractometer but much more accurate.

Or- you buy a bottle of 100 MultiStix 10 SG for about $100- Tests for
bilirubin, blood, glucose, leukocytes, ketones, nitrite, pH, protein,
specific gravity, urobilinogen-- pH and USG reading aren't very accurate
compared to decent meters.

Phil

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