Therapeutic food for cats with urolithiasis

Successful treatment of urolithiasis (urolithiasis) in cats depends not only on medication but also on choosing the right diet for the pet. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, it's important for owners to know what to feed their cat to not only speed up recovery but also prevent further urolithiasis.

Content

1 What you should know when choosing food
2 Lines of therapeutic feeds
3 Food for the prevention of urolithiasis in cats

What you should know when choosing food

Therapeutic foods are only available in premium-class products and above. Each package is marked as being suitable for animals with urolithiasis and for which specific type of stones it is suitable. The type of stone is determined by a veterinary clinic based on laboratory testing. An added bonus is the inclusion of vitamin supplements (vitamins A and B).

Important! In therapeutic cat food, urolithiasis There should not be a high content of vitamin C, as it promotes stone formation.

Before starting or extending the use of any therapeutic food, be sure to consult with your veterinarian. They can determine appropriate portion sizes for your pet or recommend following the dosages indicated on the packaging.

Lines of therapeutic feeds

Many high-quality pet food manufacturers offer a dedicated line of foods designed to treat urolithiasis in cats. Let's look at the most popular products designed for different types of the condition.

struvite type ICD

Hill's Prescription Diet™ Feline s/dThe manufacturer promises stone dissolution to begin within two weeks of use, with the full course taking approximately two to three months. The food is high in calories and vitamin A, with reduced phosphorus and magnesium levels and increased sodium. Calcium sulfate is added to acidify urine.

Royal Canin Urinary S/O LP-34 Feline. When used, struvite stones begin to dissolve and are eliminated from the cat's body within 17 days. The composition consists primarily of grain components, followed by protein. Additional components protect the bladder mucosa and thin the urine to prevent acidification.

Eukanuba Urinary Struvite. A dietary therapeutic line with moderate magnesium content. Available in dry and wet forms. Its use helps increase urine acidity. Recommended use: up to 6 months, but under veterinary supervision, it is suitable for lifelong feeding of cats. Read more about the food. Eukanuba company Here.

Purina Pro Plan (UR ST/OX). Helps maintain an acidic urine pH, dissolve struvite stones, and prevent their recurrence. It features balanced phosphorus and magnesium content, increased doses of B vitamins (as they are actively excreted in urine), and taurine. Its moderate calorie and fat content helps maintain a healthy body weight.

ICD of the oxalate type

Royal Canin Urinary Program LP-34. A dietary food that increases urine volume, dilutes it, and lowers its acidity, thereby reducing urolith oxalate levels. After just 4-5 weeks of regular use, the process of removing uroliths from the body begins, but the duration of use is determined by a veterinarian.

Eukanuba Urinary Oxalate. A balanced formula with reduced calcium content, suitable for use with elevated urinary pH and lifelong use (except during pregnancy and lactation). Available in wet canned food and dry kibble, this formula allows you to choose the optimal feeding option.

Hill's Prescription Diet Feline C/D. Potassium citrate promotes oxalate dissolution, while soluble fiber helps bind calcium in the intestines. The product formula has a reduced concentration of phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D. This food is designed for use for 2-6 months.

Urate-type ICD

Royal Canin Urinary S/O High Dilution UHD 34Contains natural glucosaminoglycans, which help restore the healthy epithelial lining of the bladder. An additional benefit is the rapid dissolution of struvite stones (up to 15 days), making it suitable for use as a dual-action therapeutic food.

Hill's Prescription Diet Feline k/d. It effectively dissolves ammonium urates and is also suitable for chronic kidney and heart diseases. The formula has a reduced protein, phosphorus, and sodium content. Contraindications include sodium deficiency and struvite urolithiasis.

Food for the prevention of urolithiasis in cats

Hill's Prescription Diet Feline c/d. The formula includes flaxseed, poultry meal (chicken, duck, and turkey), ground corn and rice, taurine, tryptophan, and fish oil. In addition to preventing urolithiasis, it is prescribed to cats whose urine tests reveal the presence of struvites, oxalates, and urethral plugs. It is enriched with antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, helping maintain feline energy.

Bosch Sanabelle URINARY. It features a reduced phosphate content and additional blueberry and cranberry extracts, which combat urinary tract infections and indirectly prevent the formation of struvite stones. Its high-energy protein content ensures satiety in small portions.

1st Choice Urinary. This prophylactic food is marketed as a preventative for urolithiasis in cats. It contains chicken meat, meat meal, chicken fat, potato protein, lentils, rice, pea fiber, and other ingredients. A balanced combination of ingredients ensures moderate urine acidity, which promotes the dissolution of struvite stones, while the low levels of manganese, calcium, and phosphorus prevent oxalate formation.

Royal Canin Urinary Care. The balanced formula of dry granules reduces the risk of stone formation and ensures the maintenance of urinary tract health by reducing the intensity of crystal formation in urine.

Purina Cat Chow 3 in 1. A triple-action food that, thanks to its balanced mineral components, prevents urolithiasis in cats, prevents the formation of plaque and tartar, and has a hair-removing effect (thanks to fiber sources).