Hill's Prescription Diet U/D Urinary Care Canine Dry Food
Dogs require a balanced diet to maintain their health, and Hill's Prescription Diet U/D Urinary Care Canine Dry Food is specially designed to support their bladder health. This formula helps manage mineral intake and promotes a balanced urinary pH, which is crucial for reducing the risk of bladder stones, including urate and cystine stones. With a specialized blend of high-quality ingredients, this dog food offers optimal nutrition for dogs with urinary health issues.
Why Choose Hill's Prescription Diet U/D?
Bladder stones can cause serious health problems in dogs. They are often the result of excess minerals that form crystals in the urine. These stones can lead to discomfort, urinary tract infections, and other issues. Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians have developed this urinary care formula to manage and prevent these problems. This diet is designed to help dogs who are prone to urinary stones by providing controlled levels of highly digestible protein and essential nutrients.
Key Benefits
- Reduces Bladder Stones Formation: Helps reduce the building blocks of urate and cystine stones, supporting your dog's urinary health.
- Supports Healthy Immune System: Enriched with antioxidants, including Vitamin E, to boost your dog’s immunity and overall well-being.
- Highly Digestible Protein: Contains controlled levels of high-quality, digestible protein to support muscle maintenance without overloading the kidneys.
- Promotes Desirable Urine pH: Helps maintain balanced urine pH levels, reducing the chances of stone formation.
- Low in Sodium: Low sodium levels are designed to minimize the risk of blood pressure or other related issues, keeping your dog healthier.
- Rich in Antioxidants: Contains antioxidants like Vitamin E to combat free radicals and reduce oxidative stress.
Recommended For
This food is ideal for managing dogs with urate and cystine urolithiasis (urinary stones). The formula works to break down these stones, preventing new stones from forming.
Not Recommended For:
- Growing puppies
- Pregnant or nursing dogs
- Patients with struvite urolithiasis, hyperlipidaemia, or pancreatitis
Product Composition
Ingredients: Cereals, derivatives of vegetable origin, oils and fats, eggs and egg derivatives, minerals, meat and animal derivatives, seeds.
Protein source: Dried whole eggs.
Urine alkalizing substances: Potassium citrate, calcium carbonate.
Analytical Constituents
- Protein: 10.0%
- Fat content: 19.1%
- Crude fiber: 2.4%
- Total sulfur amino acids: 0.52%
- Crude ash: 3.3%
- Chlorides: 0.52%
- Calcium: 0.42%
- Phosphorus: 0.17%
- Sodium: 0.22%
- Potassium: 0.57%
- Magnesium: 0.05%
Vitamins per kg: Vitamin A 9,657 IU, Vitamin D3 808 IU, Vitamin E 575 mg, Beta-carotene 1.5 mg, Total copper 3.5 mg.
Feeding Guidelines
It is important to follow veterinary advice when feeding your dog. Always ensure your dog has access to fresh drinking water. Regular check-ups and monitoring of your dog’s health are key to ensuring they get the most benefit from their diet.
- Body Weight 2.5kg: 45 - 65 grams of dry food
- Body Weight 5kg: 80 - 110 grams of dry food
- Body Weight 10kg: 130 - 185 grams of dry food
- Body Weight 20kg: 225 - 310 grams of dry food
- Body Weight 30kg: 300 - 420 grams of dry food
- Body Weight 40kg: 375 - 520 grams of dry food
- Body Weight 50kg: 445 - 615 grams of dry food
- Body Weight 60kg: 10 grams of dry food per kg of body weight
Special Instructions
This product should only be used under the recommendation and supervision of a qualified veterinarian. If your dog experiences any side effects or unusual symptoms, contact your vet immediately.
Conclusion
Hill's Prescription Diet U/D Urinary Care Canine Dry Food offers a balanced nutritional solution that not only helps with urinary health but also supports overall wellness. Its carefully selected ingredients, low sodium, and high digestibility make it ideal for dogs that are prone to bladder stones. If your dog suffers from urinary issues, this formula can be an effective part of their care regimen, recommended by veterinarians for its quality and targeted benefits.
