What is the PH of cosamine?

I am considering giving cosamin to strengthen the bladder lining, and supposedly eliminate the production of debris, thus improving urinary health.

However, I would not do that unless I knew the PH because cats need to be slightly acidic (it dissolves struvite) but not too acidic (produces oxalate).

So I smashed a cosamin pill in water and tested with a strip, and the strip did not change, which means it is rather acidic 6.0, or it doesn't have a PH? If it is acidic then I would not give it along with the carpon because then things may be too acidic.

those of you in the UK that use this, I know you have had good results, but do you know why? Is it the bladder health aspect, or the acidity of it?

I am not much of a chemist, so this stuff is beyond me. thanks.

You can call your local pharmcist and they will be able to tell you.

Also, you shouldn't self medicate your pets. I strongly advise that you contact your vet and ask this question and see if it is the right medication for your cat.

Also, to my knowledge, the medication that you are referring to is to treat bone disease such as arthritis or spinal injuries where joint cartilage is destroyed, not to treat the bladder lining.

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

You can call your local pharmcist and they will be able to tell you.

Also, you shouldn't self medicate your pets. I strongly advise that you contact your vet and ask this question and see if it is the right medication for your cat.

Also, to my knowledge, the medication that you are referring to is to treat bone disease such as arthritis or spinal injuries where joint cartilage is destroyed, not to treat the bladder lining.

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do some research, it is used to strengthen the bladder lining, that is the supplement of choice in the UK. My vet doesn't have the time nor the desire to answer these questions. His partner was in a serious car accident, so he has the whole load himself, and he wasn't much help in these areas before the accident. The other vet I go to doesn't answer such questions over the phone, I would have to go spend 50 bucks on a visit.
I will call the phamacist and ask. thanks for the good idea.