Urinary WIB

Management of primary condition

Reduction of struvite & oxalate formation

Stimulates water intake:
The high dietary protein (44%) and sodium (1.1%) contents stimulate water intake, and help increase urine volume and micturition frequency (efficacy proven by Virbac)¹

Achieves Low struvite RSS < 1:
The diet induces urine under-saturated for struvites to limit the formation of new struvites (efficacy proven by Virbac)¹.

Achieves Oxalate RSS < 10:
The diet formula induces urine metastable for oxalates to limit their formation (efficacy proven by Virbac)¹.

Low calcium, phosphorus and magnesium concentration:
The low amounts of dietary Calcium (0.7%), Phosphorus (0.7%) and Magnesium (0.08%) reduce their urinary excretion.
Addition of Chitosan, as phosphorus digestive binder, reduces phosphorus bioavailability (efficacy proven by Virbac)².

Optimises urine acidification (pH 6.0 – 6.5):
The richness in animal protein (93%) and sulphur-containing amino acids (methionine + cystine: 1.5%) induces a urinary pH which increases the solubility of struvite uroliths without increasing the risk of oxalate formation.

Addition of calcium oxalate inhibitor:
Added potassium citrate (0.3%) promotes the formation in the urine of potassium oxalate and calcium citrate, which are both always soluble.

Restoration of body condition

• Lean mass preservation: The high protein content (44%) helps maintain the lean mass. 
• Fat mass limitation: The low carbohydrate content (23%) and added L-carnitine (540 mg/kg) as fat burner, help limit the deposit of fatty tissue

Management of concurrent conditions

Idiopathic cystitis management

Behaviour plus complex:
Addition of green tea concentrate (0.26%), source of L-theanine (equivalent to 10 mg/kg BW) with calming properties, helps cats to cope with stressful situations.⁴

Stimulates water intake:
The high dietary protein (44%) and sodium (1.1%) contents stimulate water intake, and help increase urine volume and micturition frequency

Helps limit lower urinary tract inflammation:
The high amount of omega-3 (1.1%), especially EPA+DHA (0.4%), helps moderate the inflammatory processes.

Favours urine dilution:
Added artichoke leave (500 ppm) decreases urine Specific Gravity by 30% (efficacy proven by Virbac)³
 

Overweight management

Moderate energy density:
The formula with moderate fat (13.5%), low carbohydrate (23%) and moderate fibre (6.5%) amounts promotes moderate energy density (348 kcal/100g) to reduce calorie intake.

Adapted feeding rations:
The proposed daily rations take into account the usual profile of cats subject to LUTD (neutered, indoor, overweight).

Soft weight loss program is proposed in case of mild overweight. 

Additional health benefits

High Digestive tolerance:
The addition of Montmorillonite, Lactobacillus, lignocellulose, FOS, and psyllium helps maintain a healthy digestive tract (mucosa, microbiota, transit).

Low glycemic index:
The HP-LC formulation (protein 44%, carbohydrate 23%) and the low amount of starch (15%) and total sugars (1.4%) help limit the impact of the meal on post prandial blood glucose concentration.

Skin & Coat Support:
The high protein content (44%), especially of animal origin (93%), the richness in sulphur containing amino acids (methionine + cysteine: 1.5%), and the balanced omega-6 (2%) and omega-3 (1.1%) fatty acids help maintain a healthy skin and a shiny coat.

Immune support:
The high protein content (44%), with especially the richness in glutamine (5%), arginine (2.5%) and sulphur amino acids (methionine + cystine: 1.5%), and added vitamin E (610 mg/kg) help to maintain a healthy immune system.

Healthy renal function:
The high content of protein (44%), of high quality (in vivo apparent protein digestibility coefficient: 89%), contributes to increased water turn over. Chitosan, as digestive phosphorus binder, reduces phosphorus bioavailability.