Equilibrio Veterinary Urinary (UR)

The right food for dogs with urinary disorders or with stones (struvites) in their urine.

Features

• Ideal levels of sodium
• Low levels of protein
• Low magnesium and phosphorus levels
• Adequate pH urine

Indication

• Dissolution of struvite stones
• Assists in preventing the formation of struvite stones
• Helps in the treatment of cystitis

Feeding Guideline

Contraindication

• Puppies, pregnant and lactating bitches
• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia
• Pancreatitis
• Heart and kidney disease

Administration Period

• Until dissolution of struvites or a maximum of 6 months per advise of a veterinarian

Nutritional Analysis

Crude Protein (min.) 19%, Crude Protein (max.) 21%, Fat (min.) 16%, Moisture (max.) 10%, Fibers (max.) 3.5%, Mineral Matter (max.) 7%, Calcium (max.) 0.6%, Phosphorus (min.) 0.4%, Phosphorus (max.) 0.6%, Sodium (min.) 0.5%, Sodium (max.) 0, 7%, Magnesium (min.) 0.05%, Magnesium (max.) 0.1%, Probiotic (min.) 1%.

Basic Composition

Ground whole grain corn, Medium grain rice, Corn gluten gluten 60, Chicken giblets meal, Flaxseed, Chicken fat (tocopherol and rosemary essence), Chicken liver, Dried brewer’s yeast, Refined fish oil, Beetroot pulp, Egg powder, Probiotic, Mannan-oligosaccharides, Inulin, Sodium chloride (common salt), Potassium chloride, Dicalcium phosphate, Choline chloride, Calcium propionate, Yucca schidigera extract, Hydrolyzed chicken liver, Vitamin supplement, trans-chelated micro-mineral supplement.

Enrichment

Vitamin A 20,000 IU, Vitamin B12 100 mcg, Vitamin C 100 mg, Vitamin D 1000 IU, Vitamin E 500 IU, Selenium 0.5 mg, Folic Acid 1.8 mg, Pantothenic Acid 20 mg, Copper 15 mg, Choline 1500 mg, Iron 100 mg, Iodine 2 mg, Sodium 5 g, Potassium 6 g, Manganese 18 mg, Vitamin B1 10 mg, Vitamin B2 14 mg, Vitamin B6 10 mg, Vitamin H 0.8 mg, Vitamin K 1.5 mg, Vitamin PP 100 mg, Zinc 150 mg.

Clinical Considerations

Most urolithiasis symptoms are accompanied by struvite uroliths (magnesium ammonium phosphate). The most important difference in urolithiasis symptoms between dogs and cats is that most of the infections in cats are not accompanied by urinary tract infection; while the infection is common in dogs.

Struvite stone formation requires some conditions, for example, sufficient concentrations of magnesium, ammonium, and phosphate. The control of the struvite activity products (SAP) system collaborates in the dissolution of stones and in the prevention of recurrences.

It has been suggested that due to the fact that dogs excrete urine more concentrated in urea, the species would be more susceptible to urolithiasis due to infected struvite, due to the conversion of urea to ammonia; one of the structural components of the stone and responsible for the increase in urinary pH. A diet that produces urine with a pH between 6.4 and 6.6 is recommended.

Nutritional management for the dissolution of struvite stones is based on the use of a set of nutrients.

The Food Balance Veterinary Urinary Dogs – UR has a low protein level (18%), however in sufficient quantity and of high quality. The intention of protein restriction is to decrease urinary urea, an important substrate for urease positive bacteria, and for the production of ammonia. In addition, the protocol to reduce the risk of recurrence includes the prevention of urinary tract infection through diet, which must have ingredients that produce slightly acidic urine, and that reduces the structural components of the struvite stone, such as magnesium and phosphorous, in addition to protein.

In bacterial cystitis, consider pharmacological treatment before the start of the diet.

Another significant factor is the control of ingested water, which can vary considerably depending on the conditions and the type of diet. Adequate sodium levels can contribute to the increased degree of water consumption and subsequent urine production.

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