UT Select ™ is a research - based formula designed to help support and maintain healthy
urinary tract function.
Excellent source of moisture similar to that found in natural prey to support healthy kidney, liver and
urinary tract functions.
It gives direct support to the kidney, liver and
urinary tract functions.
The best cat foods are the ones that keep your cat's gastrointestinal and
urinary tracts functioning consistently and optimally, provide your cat with a lustrous coat, healthy skin and bright eyes and give her an overall demeanor of happiness and vitality.
Not exact matches
To use a common dietary supplement as an example, «Cranberry cures
urinary tract infections» is a health claim requiring FDA approval, while «Cranberry supports
urinary tract health» is a structure /
function claim which does not.)
The diapers measure hydration, kidney
function, even if the baby has a possible
urinary tract infection or blood sugar issue.
Attacking this
function, and other mechanisms that promote survival of the bacteria in the
urinary tract, may be a strategy for new microbial agents, authors say.
Prostaflow Plus Suppositories from Zetpil are designed to support the
function of a healthy prostate and
urinary tract.
In some studies, saw palmetto has been found to help shrink down the inner lining of the prostate, helping it to resume normal
functioning and remove pressure from the
urinary tract.
• Pumpkins specifically are great for
urinary tract support and aid in the
function of the kidneys.
and is advertised to support healthy digestion, bowel
function and both vaginal and
urinary tract health.
This probiotic is resistant to stomach acid and is advertised to support healthy digestion, bowel
function and both vaginal and
urinary tract health.
Not drinking enough water appears to be associated with such problems as falls and fractures, heat stroke, heart disease, lung disorders, kidney disease, kidney stones, bladder and colon cancers,
urinary tract infections, cavities, decreased immune
function, and cataract formation.
Cranberry juice is quite low in sugar, and has been researched extensively for its liver and kidney detoxifying
functions, and especially as preventative for
urinary tract infections.
The benefits of eating blueberries regularly include improved vision, weight loss, cardiovascular health,
urinary tract health and better brain
functioning.
However, holistic veterinarians have a variety of means including herbal formulas and dietary recommendations to not only treat bladder and
urinary tract infections, but to support healthy bladder
function.
Because a cat's lower
urinary tract is extremely susceptible to infection, inflammation, and provides insight into kidney
function, diabetes, and other illnesses, observe closely for any changes in frequency, color, and odor.
This tasty soft chews are suggested to aid support optimal bladder
function and healthy
urinary tract.
Mother cats also stimulate the bodily
functions of elimination in their kittens by licking the anus and
urinary tract opening — you'll have to replicate this
function with a warm, wet terrycloth washcloth.
Urinalysis — gives us detailed information about kidney
function, aids in the diagnosis of diabetes, checks for
urinary tract infections, and can alert us about any abnormalities that could lead to kidney or bladder stones.
Looking at a urine sample along with the bloodwork goes a long way towards evaluating kidney
function, determining whether a pet has diabetes, checking for protein loss through the urine, and looking for evidence of
urinary tract infections.
In addition to supporting weight management, this Weight Control Chicken Recipe also helps with lean muscle maintenance and healthy immune
function and skin and coat, and
urinary tract health.
(glucose, bilirubin, ketones, specific gravity, blood, pH, protein, urobilinogen, nitrite, and leukocytes) Those values provide information regarding the blood sugar status, kidney and liver
function, acid - base balance, and
urinary tract infection.
Cats with kidney problems or
urinary tract disease have an even greater need for water to support their kidney
function.
Whether we are discussing skin and hair coat,
urinary tract health, brain
function, muscle and joint integrity, cardiovascular
function, etc., the health of any of these and other systems first and foremost depend on being fed proper quality nutrients.
To understand all of the harmful consequences of urine obstruction, it is important to realize the normal
function of the
urinary tract.
- Urinalysis — Identifies infection or inflammation in the
urinary tract and gives us supplemental information about kidney
function or other metabolic disease
The eyes, ears, nose, mouth, heart, lungs, digestive
tract, lymph nodes, skin, neurologic
function, and urogenital (
urinary and reproductive parts) and musculoskeletal systems must operate normally to achieve whole body health.
One of those important
functions at puberty is to mold the shape of the pet's final portion of its
urinary / reproductive
tract (the labia, vulva, clitoris and vagina).
To improve joint
function and help with pain relief in arthritic dogs and cats May be used in the treatment of lower
urinary tract disease in cats May be used to treat cancer pain May be used in combination with NSAIDs or other drugs Not helpful in joint disease involving the vertebrae and intervertebral discs What dogs / cats should not take this medication?
○ Eye problems: best for keratoconjunctivitis sicca but also may help in other eye conditions ○ Neurologic disease: especially epilepsy and seizure cases ○ Respiratory
tract: laryngeal paralysis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, asthma, and possibly reverse sneezes ○
Urinary issues: incontinence, recurring urinary tract infections ○ Immune system: immune function boosts & autoimmune con
Urinary issues: incontinence, recurring
urinary tract infections ○ Immune system: immune function boosts & autoimmune con
urinary tract infections ○ Immune system: immune
function boosts & autoimmune conditions
Eventually, all affected ferrets develop anemia and poor immune system
function, plus male ferrets develop enlargement of the prostate gland with secondary life - threatening
urinary tract obstruction.
«Age - related changes in cognitive
functions, behaviour, skin, digestive
tract, cardiovascular system, respiratory
tract, degenerative joint and skeletal
function, as well as
urinary disorders are the most common issues concerning older dogs», explains Dr Brenten.
Some of the health concerns that can benefit from a prescription diet include weight management prescription cat food, food allergies prescription cat food and sensitivities,
urinary tract infections prescription cat food, gastrointestinal disease prescription cat food, diabetes prescription dog food, proper heart
functioning, kidney disease prescription cat food and skin conditions prescription cat food.
ACT - activated clotting time (bleeding disorders) ACTH - adrenocorticotropic hormone (adrenal gland
function) Ag - antigen test for proteins specific to a disease causing organism or virus Alb - albumin (liver, kidney and intestinal disorders) Alk - Phos, ALP alkaline phosphatase (liver and adrenal disorders) Allergy Testing intradermal or blood antibody test for allergen hypersensitivity ALT - alanine aminotransferase (liver disorder) Amyl - amylase enzyme — non specific (pancreatitis) ANA - antinuclear antibody (systemic lupus erythematosus) Anaplasmosis Anaplasma spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) APTT - activated partial thromboplastin time (blood clotting ability) AST - aspartate aminotransferase (muscle and liver disorders) Band band cell — type of white blood cell Baso basophil — type of white blood cell Bile Acids digestive acids produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder (liver
function) Bili bilirubin (bile pigment responsible for jaundice from liver disease or RBC destruction) BP - blood pressure measurement BUN - blood urea nitrogen (kidney and liver
function) Bx biopsy C & S aerobic / anaerobic bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity test (infection, drug selection) Ca +2 calcium ion — unbound calcium (parathyroid gland
function) CBC - complete blood count (all circulating cells) Chol cholesterol (liver, thyroid disorders) CK, CPK creatine [phospho] kinase (muscle disease, heart disease) Cl - chloride ion — unbound chloride (hydration, blood pH) CO2 - carbon dioxide (blood pH) Contrast Radiograph x-ray image using injected radiopaque contrast media Cortisol hormone produced by the adrenal glands (adrenal gland
function) Coomb's anti- red blood cell antibody test (immune - mediated hemolytic anemia) Crea creatinine (kidney
function) CRT - capillary refill time (blood pressure, tissue perfusion) DTM - dermatophyte test medium (ringworm — dermatophytosis) EEG - electroencephalogram (brain
function, epilepsy) Ehrlichia Ehrlichia spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) EKG, ECG - electrok [c] ardiogram (electrical heart activity, heart arryhthmia) Eos eosinophil — type of white blood cell Fecal, flotation, direct intestinal parasite exam FeLV Feline Leukemia Virus test FIA Feline Infectious Anemia: aka Feline Hemotrophic Mycoplasma, Haemobartonella felis test FIV Feline Immunodeficiency Virus test Fluorescein Stain fluorescein stain uptake of cornea (corneal ulceration) fT4, fT4ed, freeT4ed thyroxine hormone unbound by protein measured by equilibrium dialysis (thyroid
function) GGT gamma - glutamyltranferase (liver disorders) Glob globulin (liver, immune system) Glu blood or urine glucose (diabetes mellitus) Gran granulocytes — subgroup of white blood cells Hb, Hgb hemoglobin — iron rich protein bound to red blood cells that carries oxygen (anemia, red cell mass) HCO3 - bicarbonate ion (blood pH) HCT, PCV, MHCT hematocrit, packed - cell volume, microhematocrit (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) K + potassium ion — unbound potassium (kidney disorders, adrenal gland disorders) Lipa lipase enzyme — non specific (pancreatitis) LYME Borrelia spp. (tick - borne rickettsial disease) Lymph lymphocyte — type of white blood cell MCHC mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (anemia, iron deficiency) MCV mean corpuscular volume — average red cell size (anemia, iron deficiency) Mg +2 magnesium ion — unbound magnesium (diabetes, parathyroid
function, malnutrition) MHCT, HCT, PCV microhematocrit, hematocrit, packed - cell volume (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) MIC minimum inhibitory concentration — part of the C&S that determines antimicrobial selection Mono monocyte — type of white blood cell MRI magnetic resonance imaging (advanced tissue imaging) Na + sodium ion — unbound sodium (dehydration, adrenal gland disease) nRBC nucleated red blood cell — immature red blood cell (bone marrow damage, lead toxicity) PCV, HCT, MHCT packed - cell volume, hematocrit, microhematocrit (hemoconcentration, dehydration, anemia) PE physical examination pH urine pH (
urinary tract infection, urolithiasis) Phos phosphorus (kidney disorders, ketoacidosis, parathyroid
function) PLI pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (pancreatitis) PLT platelet — cells involved in clotting (bleeding disorders) PT prothrombin time (bleeding disorders) PTH parathyroid hormone, parathormone (parathyroid
function) Radiograph x-ray image RBC red blood cell count (anemia) REL Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever / Ehrlichia / Lyme combination test Retic reticulocyte — immature red blood cell (regenerative vs. non-regenerative anemia) RMSF Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever SAP serum alkaline phosphatase (liver disorders) Schirmer Tear Test tear production test (keratoconjunctivitis sicca — dry eye,) Seg segmented neutrophil — type of white blood cell USG Urine specific gravity (urine concentration, kidney
function) spec cPL specific canine pancreatic lipase (pancreatitis)-- replaces the PLI test spec fPL specific feline pancreatic lipase (pancreatitis)-- replaces the PLI test T4 thyroxine hormone — total (thyroid gland
function) TLI trypsin - like immunoreactivity (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) TP total protein (hydration, liver disorders) TPR temperature / pulse / respirations (physical exam vital signs) Trig triglycerides (fat metabolism, liver disorders) TSH thyroid stimulating hormone (thyroid gland
function) UA urinalysis (kidney
function,
urinary tract infection, diabetes) Urine Cortisol - Crea Ratio urine cortisol - creatine ratio (screening test for adrenal gland disease) Urine Protein - Crea Ratio urine protein - creatinine ratio (kidney disorders) VWF VonWillebrands factor (bleeding disorder) WBC white blood cell count (infection, inflammation, bone marrow suppression)
The biochemical profile will evaluate organ
function and electrolyte levels, while the urinalysis will provide a baseline measure of kidney
function and indicate whether there is evidence of an infection in the
urinary tract.
In cats with signs of
urinary tract inflammation, blood work is evaluated to check kidney
function and to determine if there is any evidence of infection or other systemic illnesses.
Promote
urinary tract health, lower blood glucose levels, strengthen kidney
function and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cran - Max Cranberry Concentrate is also added to provide antioxidants that balance
urinary pH levels to support proper
function of the bladder (preventing
urinary tract infections), aid digestion and boost the immune system.
Urinalysis results can give an idea of hydration and kidney
function; it can also indicate inflammation or infections in the
urinary tract.