Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary – support for dogs with struvite urinary stones

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary is a specialist dry dog food formulated to support dogs with struvite urinary stones and other lower urinary tract issues where a urinary diet is recommended. Struvite stones form from magnesium, ammonium and phosphate salts in the urine and can cause discomfort, recurrent urinary infections and difficulty passing urine. Diet plays a key role in both treatment and prevention.

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary is designed to help create a urinary environment that discourages struvite stone formation. It does this by providing controlled levels of key minerals, especially magnesium and phosphorus, and by helping to support urine characteristics that favour dissolution of existing sterile struvite uroliths, when used as directed by your vet.

How Purina UR Urinary supports the urinary tract

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary includes several nutritional features commonly used to support urinary health:

• Controlled mineral content, particularly magnesium and phosphorus, to reduce the building blocks available for struvite stone formation.

• A formulation that helps support a urine environment which can assist in dissolving existing sterile struvite stones and reduce the risk of new stones forming.

• Balanced, highly digestible ingredients to support overall health and maintain a healthy bodyweight while your dog is on a special diet.

• Complete and balanced nutrition so that, when fed as recommended, there is no need for additional foods that could upset the mineral balance.

By combining these features, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary helps your vet manage struvite urolithiasis nutritionally, alongside other treatments such as antibiotics or pain relief where needed.

When your vet might recommend Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary

Your vet may prescribe Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary if your dog has:

• Confirmed struvite urinary stones or crystals, especially sterile struvite uroliths

• A history of struvite stones and needs a maintenance diet to reduce the risk of recurrence

• Lower urinary tract signs where a urinary diet is part of the management plan

It is important to note that this diet is formulated primarily for struvite stones. Other stone types, such as calcium oxalate, have different dietary requirements, so only your vet can decide if Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary is appropriate for your dog.

Feeding Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary is complete and balanced and is intended to be fed as your dog’s sole diet unless your vet advises otherwise.

General feeding guidance:

• Introduce the diet gradually over several days, mixing increasing amounts of Purina UR Urinary with decreasing amounts of your dog’s current food, unless your vet requests a faster change.

• Feed the recommended daily amount based on your dog’s weight, age and activity level. Your vet may adjust these amounts according to your dog’s progress and body condition.

• Divide the daily ration into two or more meals to support comfortable digestion and stable nutrient intake across the day.

• Provide fresh drinking water at all times. Adequate water intake is essential for urinary health and helps dilute the urine.

For dogs with a history of urinary stones, it is especially important to avoid feeding extra treats, table scraps or other foods that could alter the mineral balance and urine composition. If you want to give rewards, speak to your vet about suitable options or use a small portion of the daily ration as treats.

Duration of feeding and monitoring

When Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary is used to help dissolve existing struvite stones, your vet will advise how long your dog should stay on the diet and will often recommend repeat urine tests and imaging (such as X-rays or ultrasound) to check progress. Dissolution can take several weeks or months depending on stone size and number.

Once stones have dissolved, many dogs remain on Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary or another urinary diet as a long-term maintenance food to reduce the chance of recurrence. Your vet will guide you on whether long-term feeding is necessary for your dog.

Regular check-ups are important. While your dog is eating Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary, your vet may:

• Check urine samples for pH, crystals and signs of infection

• Monitor bodyweight and body condition score

• Assess general health, thirst and urination patterns

• Adjust the feeding amount or overall management plan as needed

Part of a wider urinary care plan

Diet is one part of managing urinary stones and lower urinary tract disease. Your vet may also advise:

• Treatment of any underlying urinary infection with appropriate antibiotics

• Pain relief and anti-inflammatory medication during acute episodes

• Encouraging water intake by providing fresh water in multiple bowls or using wet food as part of the plan if appropriate

• Regular opportunities to urinate, avoiding long periods of holding urine

• Monitoring for any recurrence of signs such as straining, blood in the urine, frequent urination or accidents in the house

If you notice any of these signs while your dog is on Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary, contact your vet promptly, as obstruction or other complications can be serious.

Bag sizes and storage

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary comes in:

• 3kg bags – ideal for small dogs or as a starter size to check acceptance

• 12kg bags – better value for medium and large dogs or for long-term feeding

Store the bags in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal the bag after each use and use the food within the best-before date printed on the packaging to maintain freshness and quality.

Veterinary supervision is essential

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine UR Urinary should only be used under veterinary supervision. Only your vet can diagnose urinary stones, determine their type, decide if this diet is appropriate and advise how long it should be fed. Do not change your dog’s diet or stop any prescribed urinary medications without discussing it with your vet first.

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