The pH of the urine, presence of proteins around which the crystals can aggregate, and
urinary water content all are important issues.
Not exact matches
But dry food has a very low
water content, which can lead to dehydration and
urinary tract problems.
Feeding a little canned food is recommended by many veterinarians because it has a high
water content which is good for overall health (especially the
urinary tract).
Increasing the
water content improves the chances of preventing
urinary tract problems reoccurring.
The CORE range has the recommended 78 %
water content for optimum
urinary health and is within the recommended levels of magnesium and ash.
I am finding it increasingly frustrating to watch the veterinary community continue to be fixated on the pH of cat urine and the presence of
urinary crystals instead of focusing on the much more important issue of dietary
water content.
These have a high
water content which helps with
urinary tract and kidney health and are more likely to have the animal proteins your pet needs coupled with a lower carbohydrate level than many dry options.
Many of the cat foods that promote
urinary health contain a higher salt
content so that your cat will want to drink more
water.