4Vets Natural Urinary Non-struvite Wet Veterinary Cat Food for Cats with Urinary Tract Conditions, 10 x 85 g pack

4vets Urinary Non-struvite Veterinary Diet is a complete, specialized food for cats with urinary tract conditions.It supports the treatment of cystitis and the dissolution of struvite stones thanks to its reduced magnesium content and its urine-acidifying properties.Diet can be part of preventive care after symptoms have subsided.

It is recommended that you consult a veterinarian before use.It is recommended to follow this diet for 5 to 12 weeks to dissolve struvite stones and for up to 6 months to reduce their recurrence.The recommended daily dose is listed in the table on the package.Cats should have constant access to fresh drinking water.

Cranberry – the hippuric acid found in the fruit has a bacteriostatic effect; furthermore, the proanthocyanidins present in the fruit bind to bacterial fimbriae and inactivate adhesins, thereby preventing the bacteria from adhering to the epithelial cells of the urinary tract.Cranberries effectively lower the pH of urine, which results in reduced bacterial growth in the bladder and urinary tract.Thanks to these properties, it supports the treatment of infections and recurrent, chronic urinary tract infections in cats.

High-quality protein – a food based on sources of complete animal protein: turkey and lamb.A limited supply of high-quality protein meets the body’s need for essential amino acids, but at the same time does not cause their excessive catabolism or the formation of byproducts that could impair kidney function.

Salmon oil – The omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids found in fish oil inhibit the production of inflammatory mediators and improve kidney function, especially in older cats.

Dried brewer's yeast (a source of prebiotics: mannan oligosaccharides and β-glucans) – have a beneficial effect on the gut microbiota.Yeast has high biological value and is rich in B vitamins, deficiencies of which are responsible for the formation of calcium oxalate crystals.

DL-methionine – has urine-acidifying properties that reduce the formation of struvite stones.Struvite stones, also known as magnesium-ammonium-phosphate stones, form in alkaline urine.A product recommended for cats with recurring lower urinary tract problems.