PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS UR Urinary Dry Dog Food 12 kg

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This complete and highly palatable pet food is formulated to promote an acidic urine to help reduce urinary struvite stone formation, promote dissolution and prevent recurrence. The second ingredient is Brewers Rice. Brewers rice is a byproduct of the beer industry. The brewers rice in pet food has been dried and ground for use as a carbohydrate source, often in gluten-free recipes. Speak with your vet about what may be the most helpful in your dog’s specific situation. Which food is best for Urinary Health? Source: @mollytheduchess / IG Usually, bladder stones can not be diagnosed based on clinical signs alone. Sometimes, bladder stones can be palpated with the fingers.

No one knows exactly how bladder stones form, but there are many theories. Most of them are related to diet, so a change in your dog’s diet is often recommended.

The following feeding program is recommended as a guideline only, with discretionary clinical adjustments for proper weight maintenance. FEEDING GUIDE 1 The first ingredient is Whole Grain Corn. Whole grain corn is the entire corn seed, usually ground for easier consumption. In pet food, whole grain corn acts as a source of inexpensive protein, fiber, and some nutrients.

Some stones may be small enough for a dog to pass. These stones can be used to determine what the other stones are made out of, which may help with treatment options. While most of the options on our list focus on struvite and calcium oxalate stones, this one is formulated with low purine proteins that can help with the prevention of urate stones. It also contains moderate levels of high-quality proteins, methionine, and cysteine to help lessen the possibility of cystine stones. Plus, added omega-3 fatty acids support skin and coat health. Dog food which causes to urine to become more acidic may help to reduce the formation of struvite crystals and stones. Since not all lower urinary tract illness are associated struvite crystals it is important that your pet is diagnosed as suffering from struvite crystals before you feed your dog this dietary pet food.We started by asking veterinarians for their recommendations, as well as criteria that determines the best dog food for urinary health. “The urinary diets most prescribed by veterinarians are formulated by Royal Canin, Hill’s and Purina,” says Dr. Klein. These are the brands we focused on in our list. I’ll keep it simple by limiting it to what to look for and what not to buy: How to Choose the Right Dog Food for Urinary Health