What is a possible cause of alkaline urine pH?

Alkaline urine pH can occur due to various factors, and a high fiber diet is one of the potential contributors to this condition. When an animal consumes a diet rich in fiber, it can lead to the production of alkaline byproducts during the fermentation process in the gastrointestinal tract. This fermentation can increase the concentration of alkaline substances that may eventually be excreted in the urine, resulting in a higher urine pH.

In contrast, other factors like protein intake typically lead to more acidic urine. Dehydration can also concentrate urine but does not necessarily affect the pH in the same way as a high fiber diet would. Cystitis, which refers to bladder inflammation, can often result in acidic urine due to increased metabolic waste and potential bacterial activity. Therefore, a high fiber diet is more closely associated with the creation of alkaline urine due to its metabolic effects.