AliVet LOW MINERAL DIET

Special nutritional purpose of the Low Mineral Diet:

• Dissolution of struvite stones
• Reduction of struvite stone recurrences

With a highly digestible protein content, a moderate fat and low magnesium content as well as uric acidifying components, the menus of the LOW-MINERAL diet have been developed to promote the dissolution of struvite stones and the recovery of diseases of the urinary tract. In all grain-free menus contain a large proportion of fresh, food-grade muscle meat to bring the urine pH value back into an acidic range acidic range and to provide the dog with valuable amino acids. to the dog. Included vegetables such as pumpkin, fennel and potatoes are known to support the flow of urine, while sage is known for its for its anti-inflammatory properties and artichoke leaves to stimulate artichoke leaves are used to stimulate the flow of urine. The contained cranberries provide important vital substances. Arbutin in particular is in particular, as it is believed to prevent bacteria from attaching themselves from attaching to cells in the urinary tract. Cranberries are also thought to flush out the bacteria into the urine. A slightly increased salt content promotes the dog's need to drink and thus forces an increased urine flow. Coconut oil is considered antibacterial and can support with infections of the urinary tract.

Diseases of the urinary tract such as cystitis and urinary, bladder or kidney stones are not uncommon are not uncommon and are associated with severe pain for the dog. In addition the dreaded stone formations in particular can lead to life-threatening life-threatening conditions as, depending on their location and size, they can lead to to no urine output and thus to a rupture of the urinary bladder. can lead to urinary bladder rupture. In addition to general infections, a genetic or anatomically increased susceptibility to urinary tract diseases, inappropriate feeding and improper feeding and insufficient water intake can also be the cause can also be the cause - especially for stone formation. Depending on the substrate calcium oxalate, urate, cystine and struvite stones are distinguished. are differentiated. Struvite stones are frequently found, which form when form when the urine pH is alkaline. The dog, as a carnivore and omnivore, naturally has an acidic urine pH value. This can However, improper feeding with a lot of cereals can shift it to a to an incorrect, alkaline pH. Grain also provides additional "building material" for struvite stone formation. Likewise high doses of minerals in the dog's bowl also promote stone formation in the urinary urinary tract. Classic signs of diseases of the urinary tract are urge to urinate and difficulty urinating with pain. expression of pain. In severe cases, urinary obstruction occurs - a life-threatening emergency. a life-threatening emergency.

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