Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Urinary UC Low Purine Dry Dog Food, 18-lb bag
Cystine stones (uroliths) occur when an inherited defect of the kidneys causes a build up of cystine in the dog’s urine. Cystine is an amino acid that is filtered and reabsorbed by the kidneys. The build up of this amino acid in the urine leads to the formation of cystine stones. Certain breeds are more affected than others by cystine urolithiasis. These include English Bulldogs, Newfoundlands, Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, and Mastiffs. Mixed breed dogs with the ancestry of these genetically susceptible breeds can also be affected.
Key Benefits
- Canine Urinary UC Low Purine is a highly digestible, palatable, complete and balanced adult dog food formulated to meet the nutritional needs of adult dogs prone to urate, cysteine and xanthine urolithiasis.
- Low purine proteins combined with the production of alkaline urine help reduce the risk of urate stones
- Contains moderate quantities of high quality proteins and controlled methionine and cysteine levels
- Formula increases the urine volume to simultaneously reduce the saturation of urine with struvite and calcium oxalate precursors. - See more at: https://www.royalcanin.com/products/vet/urinary-health#sthash.e79Q6CPF.dpuf
- Enhanced levels of linoleic acid, zinc, and biotin help to promote a healthy skin and shiny coat
Ingredients
Brewers Rice, Corn, Wheat, Egg Product, Chicken Fat, Corn Gluten Meal, Natural Flavors, Monocalcium Phosphate, Wheat Gluten, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Salt, Taurine, Potassium Citrate, L-Lysine, Vitamins [Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), Inositol, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement], Choline Chloride, Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Proteinate], L-Carnitine, Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.) Rosemary Extract, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid.
Caloric
3,718 kcal/kg, 338 kcal/cup