Nutritionists and vets collaborated to develop this food specifically to prevent struvite stones from forming in your dog’s urinary tract. It does this by increasing urine output to dilute excess minerals that lead to crystals or stones; in addition, RSS methodology reduces concentrations of ions within their urine stream.
Contents
Hydrolyzed Proteins
Royal Canin offers this veterinary diet specifically to aid small breed dogs who suffer from urinary issues. It helps reduce bladder stones by acidifying urine, and can dissolve struvite stones more effectively than ever. Plus, this moderate calorie count diet makes an ideal companion for all small breeds!
This food is very high in protein. Made up of various meats – particularly chicken by-product meal – this feed provides organs, bones and feathers as part of its protein source – but may not be ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
This food is more expensive than most others and requires a valid vet prescription to purchase, meaning your dog needs serious urinary health problems for it to be worth their while.
Prebiotics
Formulated especially for dogs experiencing urinary health issues, this food provides essential support against the recurrence of struvite stones. With fibers to reduce glucose fluctuations and absorb all essential nutrients more easily. Furthermore, prebiotics and omega-3 fatty acids will support their digestive tract health.
It contains hydrolyzed proteins that are easier for your dog to digest, helping prevent gastrointestinal upset and skin issues caused by food sensitivities. Plus, its high palatability encourages adequate food consumption at meal times! And its low fat content ensures optimal results!
This diet features higher sodium levels than traditional dog foods to increase water intake and dilute urine output, helping prevent the formation of struvite or calcium oxalate crystals, while at the same time decreasing levels of magnesium – one major component in creating these stones.
Implementing this diet on an ongoing basis may help your dog overcome urinary health issues. But to be effective, this diet must first receive veterinarian approval. In addition, be sure to feed them the appropriate number of calories.
Fiber
There is an influential school of thought which holds that ingredients don’t matter nearly as much as the nutrients they contain; therefore, what really counts when selecting food products for pets is its nutrient analysis – and Royal Canin offers one.
This food helps dissolve struvite stones and prevent their recurrence by increasing urine dilution and decreasing mineral concentration that contributes to their formation. Furthermore, relative super saturation (RSS) provides an environment which discourages crystal growth by decreasing urine ion concentration levels.
Royal Canin formulates each recipe with the perfect balance of natural antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, prebiotics and minerals for dogs and cats. Their expert nutrition team takes great pride in understanding customers’ unique health needs before using precise science to formulate formulas. Their nutrition comes with a money-back guarantee!
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Whitefish-derived protein makes up this food, along with plenty of omega-3 fatty acids to support skin and coat health.
The veterinary exclusive formula offers complete and balanced nutrition while supporting urinary health and decreasing food sensitivities. Its proprietary blend creates an unfavorable environment for struvite and calcium oxalate crystal formation, while hydrolyzed protein helps minimize digestive distress.
As this formula also contains lower magnesium levels, it can help dissolve current struvite stones more effectively – an important feature given that many urinary issues stem from excessive mineral consumption or pH imbalances in food consumption.
Royal Canin is unlike some other brands of food as they own multiple production facilities for their products, giving them more control over ingredient quality and less likelihood of contamination from third party suppliers. This factor plays an essential role in pet food safety as recalls can and do occur.
