My cat was diagnosed with struvite stones in he...

Cat / Norwegian Forest Cat - Answered 1326 days ago

My cat was diagnosed with struvite stones in her urine at a health check last year, and has been eating specialty food ever since. I want to give her treats like Churu once in a while - Is it OK to give her treats if they're made for urinary tract health?

Ander

Coco

Norwegian Forest Cat, 4 years old spayed female

4 Answers

#Reason for struvite *Bacteria in your urinary tract produce struvite when they break down the waste product urea into ammonia. For struvite to be produced, your urine needs to be alkaline. Having a urinary tract infection can make your urine alkaline. Struvite stones often form in female who are likely to have urinary tract infection. #Preventive & curable steps are providing vitamin c supplements naturally (medicine) along with ad libtum water . #Acetohydroxamic acid (AHA) blocks the buildup of ammonia that can cause struvite stones to grow. * Note: Size is not known to say about surgery, go for x-ray or USG.

Answered 1326 days ago icon0

Dear Friend Ander, Yes. You can feed her with churu treat. Actually it is good to give these kind of feed during illness. The compositions of churu will not do any harm regarding struvite stone. Low-Calorie - Feel guilt-free when giving Churu Diet between meals. The high water content will helps cats feel full without adding a ton of extra calories! This is great for cats that like to pester you between meals. Medication Delivery - Use Churu Vet to help you deliver medication to your cat. Hide the pill inside the tube and watch your cat take the medication without realizing it! Hydration - Cats with urinary tract- and bladder related issues will benefit from using Churu Diet regularly. The 93% moisture content will keep your cat hydrated. Prescription Diet - Easily transition your cat to a new diet using Churu Vet. Top dress the wet or dry food to motivate your cat to eat.

Answered 1327 days ago icon0

Hi Ander, I hope you and your coco are doing absolutely fantastic. Well, It is really relaxing to hear that Coco is under special treatment regarding the struvite crystals. I believe she has been responding to the remedies that been given to her. It is sometimes controversial to give phosphorus rich food to the patients with kidney diseases ( The cause of struvite crystals may be an underlying kindney disease). The feeds that you have mentioned, they are generally high in phosphorus. Phosphorus is detrimental for kidney diseases. But at the same time energy is also an important factor to be considered. So, I would recommend you feed adequate or just enough Churu to your cat. Never over feed them with this kind of feed. Again as always consulting your near by vet will be a better option. Thank you Hope Ii has help you out. All the best

Answered 1328 days ago icon0

Dear Ander, In accordance to the fact that your cat has undergone treatment, it is possible for you to give your cat some treats as long as these treats do not contain oxalate.

Answered 1328 days ago icon0