Description
• Dissolution of struvite uroliths
• Reduction of recurrent struvite and calcium oxalate urolithiasis using a single diet
Note:
• The wet version of Urinary S/O Feline is recommended for recurrent idiopathic cystitis
• In older cats, renal function should be checked before Urinary S/O Feline is fed.
Feeding Duration
5 to 12 weeks of dietary support are required to dissolve struvite uroliths. To avoid recurrence, the diet should be fed for a further 6 months minimum, followed by urinalysis. Once the cat has been successfully managed, it can be maintained on Urinary S/O or one of the following diets can be recommended: Young Male,Young Female, Mature or Senior.
Struvite Dissolution
Urinary S/O Feline effectively dissolves struvite uroliths.
Urine Dilution
Diluting urine decreases the urinary concentration of struvites and
calcium oxalates. The larger urinary volume also ensures regular
bladder wash-out.
Low RSS
Undersaturated urine is an environment where crystals cannot proliferate and so is unfavourable to the formation of struvite and calcium oxalate crystals.
Bladder Support
Glycosaminoglycans (GAG) are naturally present on the healthy bladder mucosa but decrease in idiopathic cystitis. This causes increased permeability of the bladder to bacteria, toxins and ions, resulting in
bladder inflammation and stimulation of pain sensitive receptors.
Further Information
Influence of sodium levels on urine volume.
Urinary S/O: the first choice when uroliths are unidentified.
Contraindications
• Pregnancy, lactation, growth
• Chronic renal failure, metabolic acidosis
• Heart failure
• Hypertension
• Use of urine-acidifying drugs
Prescription A - C
