Is this food ok for a male cat with urinary tract problems?
189785
I have been feeding this food to my cats for probably about a year. My 10-year-old male cat has been diagnosed with crystals. So many crystals that my vet was in shock that there were so many crystals present in his urine. I have to take my cat in for an x-ray this afternoon to see if he has stones, because if he has stones, too, then switching him over to a food that dissolves the crystals might break up a stone into a chunk which will cause a life-threatening blockage. This food is NOT appropriate for cats with urinary tract problems.
189786
I work for a vet and researched uti's pretty extensively. In a nutshell, water is needed to dissolve these mineral crystals. If there is not enough water in urine the minerals bind and don't dissolve properly. Wet cat food has the same water content(approx 70%) that cats in the wild derive from prey. Cats have no nutritional need for carbohydrates of which dry foods are comprised. Realizing wet food tends to be a bit more expensive (in the short term, excluding vet bills) be sure to leave plenty of fresh water out for cats if you supplement a wet food diet with dry.
189787
A vet will not tell you that it is, however my male cat had a urinary tract problem repeatedly for a year or so. The vet wanted him on the special diet which had the main ingredient of rice. I was totally against that and put him on this food instead. He has now been eating it for years and has had absolutely no problems with his UT since then. This has been about 7 years with no problems.
189788
Unfortunately, it is not considered an approved diet for cats with Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease Syndrome (FLUTDS). They can still be prone to the development of struvite or calcium oxalate crystals with this diet if they have FLUTDS. Cats with FLUTDS should be on a prescription diet that is designed to help prevent crystals from forming in their urine.
189789
While this isn't a specialized urinary diet, according the the manufacturer's website, the pH level of this food should prevent crystals from forming.
1077906
I used it for my dog and it solved his stomach issue. There is a number to call on the box for Nutramax laboratories, 1-888-886-6442 so you can get the correct answer. Good luck and hope it works as well on your cat!
2107748
Yes. It is L-Lysine for cats. Has a flavor to it that cats are supposed to like. I did not have good results since 2 of my 3 cats got diarrhea on the third day of using a reduced dose. My Vet didn't think this caused it, but it was the only "change" in diet I had given the cats.
2010278
It has many ingredients in it. It works for male and female dogs and for many different causes of incontinence and bladder control.
1991173
If the odor is from the feces, the probiotic will help. My cat has diabetes and had watery stools more of a diarrhea from the sugar imbalance. The Mercola probiotic has corrected the bowel imbalance and the cat is doing much better and therefore - so am I. The diabetes is a constant twice a day injection of insulin and will never get better.
1010061
i think you'll have to contact the company for that information. i think it's the only cat food without by-products or fillers and my cat is doing great on it.
1119063
I'm told this litter works with covered or uncovered box. So would definitely try it! My 12 year old cat who has never used a litter box actually uses the box for his feces now! I'm still training him not to use my bathroom rugs for urinination! I would try this litter for your cat. Expensive but worth every penny. Cats are creatures of habit so keep this in mind. Try to catch him using the floor and just gently put him or her over into the litter box. My cat would not use any other litter for years!!!
543953
A bit late to answer but saw your question only today. I gave my kitty the cranberry relief and 10 drops of UTI+ twice a day. It didn't show any negative symptons. Hope your baby is OK.
1120128
You COULD but it is very large. My cat doesn't always eat her ration of food daily so cannot sprinkle it on. I give it to my cat daily in a teaspoon of yogurt. I checked with my Vet and with the company as well. Both ok'd it. She thinks she is getting her 'treat' every morning. She takes it for a bladder disease and now for her joints as she is older. Been giving it to her this way for 8 years.
1085593
You are quite welcome. One other possibility that I forgot to note(apologies if you already are aware, not intended as an insult to your intelligence) is that cats who get urinary tract infections will repeatedly urinate outside the litter box. If that is what's happening, the vet can give clavimox antibiotic to treat it. Recurring UTIs may be caused by urinary stones, and a special diet(Royal Canin feline S/O) will treat that stone issue. If kidney dysfunction(usually cat is>=10 years old) is the issue, the food(dry or canned) Hill's k/d and plenty of water access should help. That's likely more than you ever needed to know. Thanks for asking! You are quite welcome. One other possibility that I forgot to note(apologies if you already are aware, not intended as an insult to your intelligence) is that cats who get urinary tract infections will repeatedly urinate outside the litter box. If that is what's happening, the vet can give clavimox antibiotic to treat it. Recurring UTIs may be caused by urinary stones, and a special diet(Royal Canin feline S/O) will treat that stone issue. If kidney dysfunction(usually cat is>=10 years old) is the issue, the food(dry or canned) Hill's k/d and plenty of water access should help. That's... » Read More You are quite welcome. One other possibility that I forgot to note(apologies if you already are aware, not intended as an insult to your intelligence) is that cats who get urinary tract infections will repeatedly urinate outside the litter box. If that is what's happening, the vet can give clavimox antibiotic to treat it. Recurring UTIs may be caused by urinary stones, and a special diet(Royal Canin feline S/O) will treat that stone issue. If kidney dysfunction(usually cat is>=10 years old) is the issue, the food(dry or canned) Hill's k/d and plenty of water access should help. That's likely more than you ever needed to know. Thanks for asking! « Show Less
1422484
i would say no. i give it along with wet and a good dry food.you should check with a vet first just like humans every cat is different.hope this helps
353192
As it contains soy, which promotes estrogen, I wonder if it help males also. Helped my female amazingly well. It does have other ingredients that promote bladder strength , couldn't hurt to try it.
124605
Just an ancillary comment to the hard water thing - especially with older male cats, the excess minerals in hard water can cause bladder & kidney issues, so that's another consideration for using bottled water in the fountain.
890604
I can say that it did not help with our cat. I don't know if it is body chemistry that might make a difference. My cat's main diet consist of chicken and seafood combo's for his food. Maybe that could have been the issue.
620898
Yes...my cat has CKD and she eats it. She's picky so I have to jump through hoops and sometimes combine it with the new Broths from Fancy Feast but she does eat it. She does better with this than her kidney food (Hills K/D).
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Sorry not cats but I ordered it for one of my dogs who has a special diet for gets calcium oxalate stones and has a homemade diet, I only add it every other day to his food but haven't had any problems with it and it lasts a long time. It smells fishy when you first add it but the smell goes away shortly after. I don't know why your cat may need it but i have to check my dogs ph level everyday and it seems to help a bit
1666922
I give it to all 3 of my cats, but I got it specifically for one of them that has digestive issues and it does seem to help. I just sprinkle it on his dry food every day. I think it is worth using to try and keep them healthy. Kudos for taking care of 11 cats. I had 6 cats at one time and that seemed like a lot for me to care for.