Urinary Struvite diet for cats Diet for the prevention and treatment of struvite-type urolithiasis

Composition of Urinari Royal Canin food for cats

The composition depends on the type of feed. The canned food contains the following ingredients in decreasing order of mass fraction:

1. Pork.
2. Pork liver.
3. Corn flour.
4. Poultry meat.
5. Egg powder.
6. Sunflower oil.
7. Cellulose fibers.
8. Fish fat.
9. Taurine.
10. Carrageenan.
11. Hydrolyzate from crustacean shells.
12. Marigold erecta extract.

The advantages of the composition include enrichment with additional beneficial substances. Wet food contains 35% protein, 25% fat and 27.5% carbohydrates. Cellulose fiber helps cleanse the intestines and stimulate digestion. The key disadvantage of the product is the presence of corn flour, which is a strong allergen. In animals with sensitive digestion, the food may cause skin redness and itching.

The spiders contain the following components:

1. Poultry meat.
2. Pork.
3. Bird liver.
4. Corn flour.
5. Egg powder.
6. Sunflower oil.
7. Cellulose.
8. Fish fat.
9. Taurine.
10. Hydrolyzate of crustacean shell.
11. Marigold erecta extract.

The composition includes additional vitamins, minerals and trace elements. When producing spiders, poultry, rather than pork, is used as the main source of protein. The product can be purchased as an alternative if allergies occur. The food is enriched with vitamins and minerals, but the unknown source of meat raises doubts. Poultry includes duck, turkey, chicken, etc.

Dry food contains the following components:

1. Rice.
2. Wheat gluten.
3. Dehydrated poultry meat.
4. Corn flour.
5. Animal fats.
6. Corn gluten.
7. Hydrolyzed animal proteins.
8. Wheat.
9. Minerals.
10. Plant fiber.
11. Beet pulp.
12. Fish fat.
13. Soybean oil.
14. Fructooligosaccharides.
15. Hydrolyzate of crustacean shell.
16. Marigold erecta extract.

The product for picky cats has a higher proportion of meat. It is also made from fish. The ingredient is listed first. However, the type of fish and type of meat are not specified.

The composition of the granular product is less balanced. The first positions in the composition are occupied by cereals, which do not have much nutritional value for cats. The grains are not of the highest quality. Standard rice is less easily digested by the cat's body than brown rice. Whole grains are preferable to wheat gluten and corn flour. Dehydrated poultry takes 3rd position.

The advantages of the food include the presence of not fresh, but dehydrated meat. There is no liquid in it, only protein fibers, vitamins and minerals remain. The composition includes additives that provide the pet's body with lutein, glucosamine, etc. Beet pulp improves digestion and gently cleanses the intestines. Crustacean shell hydrolyzate supports the health of the musculoskeletal system.

Despite its shortcomings, Urinari dry food remains the best option for the treatment of urolithiasis. This is one of the best products in terms of price and quality ratio.

If you have a choice, it is advisable to give preference to pouches and canned goods. They contain more meat and offal. The moisture level of this food is higher, which is especially important for urolithiasis. If there is insufficient fluid volume in the kidneys and bladder, congestion occurs. Due to damage to the mucous membranes, tissue infection is possible. Drinking extra fluid from food reduces the risk of infection. When feeding dry food, it is important to ensure adequate water intake.

Urinari cat food – rating

Among the foods labeled “Urinari for cats,” almost all have a therapeutic effect, but only a few brands are popular with veterinarians:

1. Proplan Urinari food for cats
   contains a special St/Ox complex, which prevents the formation of oxalate and struvite uroliths and dissolves existing ones.
2. Purina Urinari for cats
   is suitable for pets with struvite formations in the urinary tract. The presence of oxalates is a contraindication to its use.
3. Hill's Urinari for cats
   is the most prescribed medicinal food. It is available in several variations. Only your pet’s attending physician can select the correct variety.
4. Monge Urinari for cats
   is a super premium food that contains substances both to combat urolithiasis and to maintain the intestinal microflora and the beauty of the animal’s coat.

Foods labeled Urinari for cats are widely used in the treatment of urolithiasis and cystitis in pets. Their use helps reduce both acute attacks of the disease and prevent possible relapses in the future. It is important to remember that such foods belong to medical nutrition, so they should be prescribed strictly by the attending physician with regular monitoring of the animal’s tests.

Indications and contraindications

Royal Canin Urinary is most often prescribed for struvite-type urolithiasis, but the food can be used to prevent relapses due to the formation of oxalate crystals. Sometimes the product is used for idiopathic cystitis if the cause of the disease cannot be determined. In this case, wet food contains a lot of liquid and helps clear the bladder.

Cat food for urolithiasis is not used during lactation and pregnancy due to the increased load on the kidneys and the risk of developing pathologies of the genitourinary system. Nutrition is not prescribed for hypertension, heart failure and metabolic acidosis. The food is not used simultaneously with drugs that make urine more acidic.

The product should not be given to cats with renal failure.

Medicinal food for cats Urinari

The illness of a beloved pet is always a huge stress for the owner. Today, thanks to the development of veterinary medicine and high-quality, varied food, many ailments can be successfully dealt with, and urolithiasis is no exception. When such a diagnosis is made, the pet requires medication, strict adherence to the drinking regime and dietary food for cats Urinari.

Such products are produced by premium and super premium brands of animal feed. Urolithiasis has different types - the presence of struvite or oxalates in the urinary tract. Therapy for these formations varies, as does nutrition for them. Some manufacturers take this into account and produce specialized products. For example, in stores you can find Monge Urinari struvite food for cats.

Can healthy cats eat Urinari?

If a pet has formations in the kidneys or ureters, the veterinarian immediately prescribes treatment. It includes droppers, pills, strict adherence to the drinking regime and a special diet. Prevention with Urinari is not advisable for healthy cats for a number of reasons:

1. The feed contains a reduced content of phosphorus, calcium and magnesium, as well as protein. These minerals are beneficial for a healthy animal.
2. The therapeutic diet contains substances that help change the acidity of urine and anti-inflammatory complexes, which are also of no use to healthy four-legged animals.
3. Special series of feeds are more expensive than regular ones.

If a similar problem has already been identified in your pet, then therapeutic nutrition is mandatory during the acute phase. After this period, veterinarians’ recommendations vary: some prescribe Urinari food for adult cats for a period of 3 to 6 months. followed by its introduction in courses 2-3 times a year, and some believe that the pet needs a lifelong specialized diet.

Urinari for cats - instructions

From different manufacturers, Urinari medicinal cat food differs both in the composition of the main nutrients and medicinal additives. In view of such a variety of foods, it is better to select food for your pet with a veterinarian. There are a number of important tips:

1. A specialized diet lasts at least 5-12 weeks, and relapse prevention is about six months.
2. It is prohibited to use such food for pregnant and lactating cats and kittens under 6 months of age.
3. The food should not be used in pets with heart failure or hypertension.
4. During all therapy, it is important to ensure that the animal does not need water.
5. There is, for example, Royal Canin brand food for cats Urinari High Defusion, which promotes the rapid dissolution of struvite and Hill's c/d Urinari Stress, intended for the prevention of urolithiasis. Therefore, a competent doctor will help you choose the appropriate food composition for your pet.

What to feed a cat after Urinari medicinal food?

So, your pet’s tests have returned to normal, and Urinari food for cats is no longer needed, then the pet’s therapeutic diet is canceled, and it is necessary to maintain a preventive diet, since there is a high probability of relapse. Veterinarians advise supporters of dry food to choose products labeled “prevention of ICD.” All well-known brands have these, and your doctor will advise you on the one that is suitable for your four-legged friend. Supporters of natural food can return to their previous diet, from which the following should be strictly excluded:

1. Fish, which contains large quantities of magnesium and phosphorus, which form struvite in the kidneys.
2. Milk is again due to its high magnesium content.
3. Pork.
4. Oatmeal.
5. Spicy and smoked products of any origin.

Recommended daily diet and duration of use

The instructions for use indicate that Royal Canin Urinari is used in courses of 4-12 weeks. It is necessary to feed the product for a long time in cases of severe symptoms, infection and lack of progress. The duration of the course is determined by the attending physician. To monitor the condition during treatment, it is necessary to undergo regular tests. If an infection is present, Royal Canin food is additionally given to the cat for a month after the bacteria have disappeared from the urine.

The daily ration depends on the type of food chosen and the weight of the animal. With a normal build and average weight (4-6 kg), cats need 2-3 cans of canned food, 2-3 pouches or 60-85 g of granular product per day.

Description and composition

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Cats suffering from urolithiasis are only given a special diet. They cannot be fed natural food or any other food. Urinary S/O medicated food for cats, developed by Royal Canin specialists, is able to control the acidity of pets’ urine and prevent the formation of stones.

For reference! Groups of outstanding scientists and veterinarians have been working on the creation of this food for many years.

Royal Canin S/O for cats dissolves struvite, oxalates and other crystals, and also normalizes the volume and density of urine. Due to the high content of glycosaminoglycans in food, the walls of the bladder are protected from harmful substances. The acid-base balance shifts slightly towards oxidation.

The intake of certain minerals into the body is reduced, primarily phosphorus, magnesium, ammonium, calcium, vitamin D, and oxalic acid. Urinari food for cats contains a slightly increased amount of table salt. This is necessary so that the cat drinks more water, then harmful substances will be removed from the body faster. The protein content in the Urinari special feed is strictly controlled: its excessive amount increases the level of ammonium.

Royal Canin Urinari lines:

• Royal Canin Urinary Care - dry and wet Royal Canin Urinary Care is intended for cats at high risk of ICD.
• Royal Canin Urinary S/O High Dilution 34 - wet and dry Royal Canin Urinary S/O High Dilution 34.
• Royal Canin Urinary S/O LP34 - for treatment and prevention.
• Royal Canin Urinary S/O Moderate Calorie is a food with moderate energy value for spayed and neutered pets, as well as for cats prone to obesity.

Important! The cat must have a cup of clean, fresh, drinking water. You need to change the water 2 times a day.

Special nutrition prevents the formation of stones, regulates the acidity and density of urine

Healthy Ingredients

Premium medicinal food is made only from natural products of the highest quality.

Royal Canin Urinary S/O for cats contains the following ingredients:

• meat (chicken, turkey, pork, etc.);
• offal (liver, etc.);
• fish fat;
• sunflower oil;
• egg powder;
• corn flour;
• wheat and corn gluten;
• rice and other grains;
• plant sources of fiber.

Special supplements contain many additional nutrients. Thanks to erect marigold extract, there is enough lutein in the diet. The source of glucosamine is the hydrolyzate of crustacean shells.

The diet contains many useful substances: vitamins A and D3, iodine, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc, selenium, taurine, DL-methionine, fructooligosaccharides, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, glucosamine, lutein, etc.

Dry diet

Reviews from veterinarians and their recommendations

Alexander Sergeevich, veterinarian, 37 years old, Moscow

Royal Canin is a premium food (super-premium for the medicinal line) class. It does not have a well-balanced composition and contains more grains than required, but it is the best option for the treatment and prevention of diseases. The composition is selected taking into account all the needs and changes in the animal’s body. This helps not to worsen the pet’s condition and helps speed up treatment. Urinari has a direct effect on stones and increases the chance of stone dissolution.

Anastasia Aleksandrovna, veterinarian, 48 years old, Omsk

I prescribe Royal Canin Urinari to all patients who have had stones or sand in the urinary system. Without drug treatment there will be no effect, but with proper nutrition, cats recover faster and exacerbations are less likely to occur. After switching to Urinari food, animals have less blood in their urine, emptying becomes easier, and their temperature drops. The introduction of a medicinal product into the diet helps to avoid the development of infection due to the destruction of crystals.

Maria Sergeevna, veterinarian, 52 years old, Ufa

Royal Canin is the best product for the health of cats if they have problems with the gastrointestinal tract or urinary system. If even minor deviations appear in urine tests, I prescribe it to neutered cats for prevention, because due to the narrow urethra they are more likely to experience complications. However, it is important to make sure that the animal does not have kidney failure, otherwise the cat may suddenly become worse. You cannot use Urinari on your own or prescribe it for constant feeding. It can be harmful.

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In what cases is it prescribed

Royal Canin Urinari for cats is prescribed to pets suffering from urolithiasis (KD). This disease often leads to premature death of animals.

Symptoms of ICD:

• blood in urine;
• frequent and painful urination;
• the cat urinates in inappropriate places;
• blockage of the urethral canal in males, then the cat cannot urinate.

A cat's health largely depends on its diet.

Important! If the cat has not urinated for more than 12 hours, you should immediately contact a veterinarian. This symptom may occur due to blockage of the urethral canal, which threatens the pet's life.

KSD can be caused by many reasons:

• infections: Coli sticks, staphylococci, streptococci, etc.;
• excess phosphorus and magnesium in the diet;
• cold season (from early autumn to late spring);
• animal age from 1 to 6 years;
• stress;
• excess weight;
• recurrent idiopathic cystitis;
• history of urolithiasis, since this disease is prone to relapse;
• females get sick more often than males;
• Siamese, Persian, Burmese cats, as well as Maine Coons are at risk.

Pets at risk for urolithiasis should have a urine test every 6 to 12 months. By carefully monitoring your cat's well-being, illness can be avoided.

Diet plays a critical role in the prevention and treatment of urolithiasis. Veterinarians say that even surgical operations are not always effective in combating this disease. All types of ICD differ from each other in the type of crystals that form in the patient’s kidneys and urine.

ICD types:

• Struvite - occurs in cats under 7 years of age. Struvite forms in a low acidity environment.
• Oxalate - affects animals older than 7 years. In an environment with high acidity, calcium oxalate is formed, as well as cystines, ammonium phosphates, urates, and silicates.

Special nutrition regulates the acidity level of urine. This prevents crystals and stones from forming in your pet's kidneys and urine. The furry pet's health improves. Urinari food for cats will help to significantly prolong the life of your pet and improve its quality.

Only a veterinarian has the right to prescribe a diet.

Recommended daily feeding intake:

Basic principles for preventing urolithiasis

To ensure that the animal does not have such health problems, it must receive proper and well-balanced nutrition. It is important to ensure that substances that provoke the formation of uroliths do not enter the cat’s body along with food. It is also important to do everything to ensure that urine pH is controlled within the desired range.

High-quality food “Urinari” for cats is characterized by a high level of digestibility and energy density. This allows you to significantly reduce your daily food intake and reduce the concentration of minerals. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve not only an increase in the volume of urine excreted by animals, but also a decrease in its density.

Cat Chow Urinary Tract Health

This food is intended for the prevention of urinary tract diseases in adult cats. It contains an optimal ratio of minerals and a reduced concentration of magnesium. Regular consumption of this food allows you to maintain an optimal pH value and minimize the risk of stone formation.

This Urinari line contains processed meat products, cereals and vegetables. This food also contains chicory root, soy flour, chopped spinach, rosemary, animal and fish oil.