“FLUTD”

One of the most common causes of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is what your cat eats. A feline diet that is too high in carbohydrates and magnesium, and low in protein can lead to FLUTD. When their cat is initially diagnosed with FLUTD, feline owners will usually first try to get their kitty to eat the prescription food recommended by their vet.

But what if the cat rejects their offering? As an alternative, there are specific, non-prescription cat foods available to maintain your cat’s urine pH balance at 6.6. A high urine pH value indicates struvite crystal formation in your cat’s urinary tract. The challenge is Read more…