Virbac HPMC U2 Cat Urology dissolution&prevention dry food for cats for dissolving struvite stones

This is a therapeutic dry food for cats for dissolving struvite stones. Also for prevention in cases of risk of calcium oxalate formation. Inhibits the formation of oxalates.

It is not recommended to use in the following stages:
For the growth period;
Pregnancy and lactation;
Chronic kidney disease;
Heart failure.

Features:
High protein and sodium content promotes water intake, which increases urine output and promotes more frequent urination. The composition of the food is unfavorable for the formation of struvite stones, and at risk of their formation 1, promotes rapid dissolution of stones (effectiveness proven by Virbac). The additional amount of fish oil guarantees a high amount of omega3, especially EPA+DHA, and reduces the possibility of urinary tract infections. Urine pH 6.0-6.5 promotes the dissolution of struvite stones and prevents the formation of oxalates. Chitosan, as a phosphorus binder, inhibits its absorption and excretion in the urine. Artichoke leaves reduce urine concentration (effectiveness proven by Virbac). Lower calcium, phosphorus and magnesium content prevents the formation of struvite and oxalate stones. Potassium citrate, as an exclusive inhibitor, reduces the possibility of calcium oxalate formation. The composition of the food is unfavorable for the formation of calcium oxalate stones (effectiveness proven by Virbac). The rich content of animal protein and fat guarantees excellent eating and the desired result.

Ingredients: Dehydrated pork and poultry protein, potato starch, hydrolyzed pork and poultry protein, animal fat, bean hulls, peas, lignocellulose, mineral salts, linseed, beet pulp, psyllium seed hulls, fructooligosaccharides, chitosan, artichoke leaves, pasteurized Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Additional ingredients : Montmorillonite 0.5%, Lactobacillus 7mg/kg, Chitosan 800mg/kg, Artichoke leaves 500mg/kg, L-carnitine 540mg/kg, Potassium citrate 0.3%.
Analytical composition: Protein 44%; fat 13.5%; ash 7.5%; crude fiber 6.5%; starch 15%; calcium 0.7%; phosphorus 0.7%; sodium 1.1%; potassium 0.7%; magnesium 0.08%; chloride 1.5%; sulfur 0.8%; methionine + cystine 1.5%; omega6 2.3%; omega-3 0.8%; omega-6 2%.
Nutrient value : Metabolic energy (kcal/100g) 349; Protein digestibility ( In vivo ; %) 89; Fat digestibility ( In vivo ; %) 94; Energy from protein 44%; Energy from fat 33%; Energy from NFE 23%; Protein to calorie ratio (g/Mcal) 126.