SPECIALIZED NUTRITION FOR CATS
protection • prophylactic • therapy
PRO-VET® Struvite
TO MANAGE AND CONTROL STRUVITE STONES
IN URINARY BLADDER
Urinary pH Control
EPA + DHA
Natural Antioxidant Mixture
L-Carnitine
Digestive Health (MOS+FOS)
FHV / FLV
Odour Control
Indication
PRO-VET® Struvite has been developed for adult cats with struvite urolithiasis. PRO-VET® Struvite will dissolve crystals and stones in the urinary bladder and it will prevent recurrence of symptoms.
PRO-VET® Struvite provides sufficient nutrients to maintain the body. The development of crystals and stones containing struvite in the urinary bladder is a common condition by cats. Struvite crystals and stones may cause obstruction of the urethra so that the cat cannot urinate properly. Urination will be painful and the accumulation of metabolic waste products in the body may lead to coma and death. In about 10% of the cats presented to veterinarians, there is urinary tract disease caused by struvite. Nutrition plays a major role in the treatment of cats with struvite. Dietary management aims at reducing the urinary concentrations of the components of struvite (magnesium, ammonium, phosphate) and lowering the urinary pH so that struvite dissolves and so that new crystals cannot be formed.
Dissolution of existing struvite crystals and stones in the urinary bladder and prevention of the formation of struvite is only possible by a low urinary pH and low concentrations of the struvite components.
PRO-VET® Struvite consists of magnesium, ammonium and phosphate and either dissolves or does not form at a urinary pH lower than 6.5.
PRO-VET® Struvite contains an appropriate amount of urine acidifier so that the average urinary pH will be 6.3. This pH has anti-struvite activity and does not entail the risk of acidosis. The low levels of magnesium, phosphate and protein further stimulate dissolution of struvite and inhibit its formation. Thus, PRO-VET® Struvite can be used by patients with non-obstructive struvite urolithiasis as well as by patients sensitive to recurrence of struvite formation. On the basis of literature data (Osborne et al., 1990; Houston et al., 2004) and the ideal composition of
PRO-VET® Struvite, the anticipated time required for complete dissolution of struvite in the urinary bladder on average is 4 weeks.
Efficacy
| CHARACTERISTIC | EFFECT |
| Acidifying property | Dissoloves the existing struvite; preventes the formation. |
| Low magnesium | Loweres the magnesium concentration in urine. |
| Low available phosphorus | Loweres the phosphate concentration in urine. |
| Low protein | Loweres the ammonia concentration in urine. |
| Nutrients at optimal concentrations | Maintenance of body functions. Supports the condition of skin and coat. |
| High digestibility of proteins, fats and carbohydrates | Good consistency of faeces. |
| Rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-3 family (EPA+DHA) | Stimulates the immune function. Improvement of condition of skin in atopic disease. Diminishes risk of cancer, kidney failure and osteoarthritis. |
| Rich in natural antioxidants. | Reduces risk of cancer and renal insufficiency. |
| Low in phosphorus | Loweres the risk of renal failure. |
| Rich in fibres with high viscosity (FHV) | Decreases risk of diabetes mellitus and hairball formation. Stimulates the gut motility and advancement of faeces consistency. |
| Rich in fibres with low viscosity (FLV) | Stimulates gut motility and controls hairball formation. |
| Added Yucca extract | Diminishes odour formation by faeces. |
| Digestive Health added prebiotics: mannan-oligosaccharides fructo-oligosaccharides | Supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine. Encourages peristaltic motion, exerting a positive influence on bowel activity and evacuation. Protects the intestine against pathogenic bacteria. |
Composition
rice, barley, animal fat (poultry and beef), extracted animal protein, wheat, potato starch, dehydrated lamb, corn, corn gluten, potato protein, dehydrated poultry, fish oil (salmon), hydrolysed chicken liver, dehydrated yeast extract (source of mannan-oligosaccharides (prebiotic MOS)), purified vegetable fiber (cellulose), vegetable fat, minerals, dried beet pulp, dehydrated globin powder, dried chicory root extract (natural source of inulin and fructooligosaccharides (prebiotic (FOS)).
With oxidation reducing substance tocopherol-rich extract of natural origin (Vitamin E) and preservatives ammonium propionate, phosphoric acid and citric acid. PRO-VET® products meet the requirements as stated by AAFCO, NRC and/of FEDIAF. Produced and packed in Holland, production takes place under certification of: NEN ISO 9001 / GMP +.
Analyses
| Analytical constituents | Nutritional additives | ||
| Moisture Crude protein Crude fat Crude ash Crude fibre Calcium (Ca) Phosphorus (P) Sodium (Na) Magnesium (Mg) Potassium (K) Lysine Methionine Cystine Treonine Tryptophan Linoleic acid (ω6) Linolenic acid (ω3) Arachidonic acid (ω3) EPA (ω3) eicosapentaenoic acid DHA (ω3) docosahexaenoic acid Carbohydrates | 8.00 % 25.0 % 20.0 % 5.00 % 3.00 % 0.55 % 0.55 % 2.40 g/kg 0.60 g/kg 6.00 g/kg 14.0 g/kg 8.00 g/kg 2.70 g/kg 8.20 g/kg 2.30 g/kg 22.0 g/kg 2.40 g/kg 0.30 g/kg 2.00 g/kg 2.00 g/kg 39.00 % | Vitamin A Vitamin D3 Vitamin E Vitamin K3 Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Niacin Pantothenic acid Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Biotin Cholin chloride Folic acid Vitamin C | 16.500 IU/kg 1.650 IU/kg 400 mg/kg 0.80 mg/kg 9.80 mg/kg 8.50 mg/kg 53.0 mg/kg 23.0 mg/kg 6.00 mg/kg 45.0 μg/kg 225 μg/kg 750 mg/kg 4.50 mg/kg 100 mg/kg |
Energy value 4260 Kcal/kg [17.8 MJ/kg]
pH urinary = ca 6,3
Vitamins:
Vitamin A (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
Vitamin E (all-rac-alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin K3 (menadione nicotinamide bisulfite)
Trace elements:
E1 Iron (Fe) (iron-(II)-sulphate monohydrate) 100 mg/kg
E5 Manganese (Mn) (manganese-(II)-oxide) 40 mg/kg
E4 Copper (Cu) (cupric-(II)-sulphate pentahydrate) 5 mg/kg
E6 Zinc (Zn) (zinc sulphate monohydrate) 150 mg/kg
E2 Iodine (I) (potassium iodide) 1 mg/kg
E8 Selenium (Se) (sodium selenite) 0.20 mg/kg
Technological additives:
Ammonium Chloride 6 g/kg
Lecithin 3 g/kg
Sensory additives:
Yucca Schidigera extract 125 mg/kg
Marigold extract (source of lutein) 100 mg/kg
Other nutritional additives:
L-Lysine 3.100 mg/kg
dl-Methionine 3.900 mg/kg
L-Carnitine 100 mg/kg
ß-Carotene 100 mg/kg
Taurine 1.160 mg/kg
Feeding Guide
| Body weight | Daily portion | |
| 2 kg | 30 – 40 g | |
| 3 kg | 40 – 55 g | |
| 4 kg | 50 – 70 g | |
| 5 kg | 60 – 85 g | |
| >6 kg | 10 – 15 g/kg |
Package
750 g EAN 8717496485380
3 kg EAN 8717496485397
Storage
While dry food will not spoil as rapidly as other types of food, it does not last indefinitely. Always make sure that you use such foods before the expiration date. Keep the food dry and store it inside the bag it came in; we design the bags to resist moisture and airflow. The best way to store a large bag of dog or cat food is to place the original bag inside a clean plastic pail or container with a secure lid. Do not store dry food in humid rooms, as damp conditions will accelerate spoiling. Always roll the top of the bag down tightly and cinch it closed with a clip. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that pet owners keep dry foods and treats in locations that do not exceed 23 °C (degrees Calsius) or 74 °F (degrees Fahrenheit).
A healthy cat is a happy cat.