Virbac HPM® Urology Cat Food U3
Product Information
Cats can develop struvite stones which are hard mineral deposits that collect in the bladder and urethra, leading to considerable discomfort, pain or a urinary blockage. Another common urinary condition in cats is feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), resulting in inflammation in the bladder without an identifiable cause. Stress management is an important aspect to consider for FIC cases.
VETERINARY HPM® Urology Cat Food U3 is a clinical complete dry cat food to help limit the formation of bladder stones (struvite and oxalate) and help in the management of feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), with the inclusion of green tea concentrate which is a natural source of L-theanine and has been shown to help modulate mood and stress. It can be used for long-term management of lower urinary tract disorders.
Benefits
- Limits the formation of struvite and calcium oxalate stones
- Stimulates water intake to increase urine volume and urination
- Balances urine pH with high protein and sodium content
- Binds phosphorus to reduce recurrence of stones
- Helps lower urinary tract inflammation with omega-3 fatty acids (EPA + DHA)
- Helps manage feline idiopathic cystitis
Feeding Guidelines
| Body weight (kg) | Daily ration (g/day) Overweight | Soft weight loss | Normal* | Underweight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 30 |
| 3 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 40 |
| 4 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 55 |
| 5 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 65 |
| 6 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 |
| 7 | 70 | 75 | 80 | 90 |
| 8 | 80 | 90 | 90 | 105 |
| 9 | 90 | 105 | 100 | 115 |
| 10 | 105 | 115 | 110 | 130 |
*Adult neutered indoor cat with optimal body weight
Composition
Dehydrated pork and poultry proteins; potato starch; hydrolysed pork and poultry proteins; minerals; faba bean hulls; peas; animal fats; lignocellulose; rice; beet pulp; linseed; brewers yeast; fish oil; psyllium fibre; fructo-oligosaccharide; dried green tea concentrate; hydrolysed crustacean (source of chitosan); chondroitin sulfate; Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Analytical Constituents (% as fed)
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 5.5% |
| Protein | 44% |
| Animal to vegetal protein ratio | 90/10 |
| Fat | 13.5% |
| Minerals | 7.5% |
| Crude Fibre | 6.5% |
| NFE | 23% |
| Starch | 15% |
| Calcium | 0.7% |
| Phosphorus | 0.7% |
| Sodium | 1.1% |
| Magnesium | 0.08% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.2% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.1% |
| EPA + DHA | 0.4% |