Urinary problems? Let's do our calculations right (or wrong)!
Urological diseases are not a common primary condition in our pets. In fact, only a few dogs and cats are affected by this disorder each year.
But why are they of great veterinary interest?
Probably alongside a higher, but still limited, frequency of occurrence in cats (7%) compared to dogs (3%), what worries veterinarians and owners is the difficult management of recurrences, which approach and sometimes exceed 65% of the subjects involved. It therefore often becomes a disorder that will accompany the animal for much of its life.
The most frequently encountered urological pathologies are those of the bladder and urethra, while those of the kidney and ureter are rather rare occurrences.
Clinical signs of urolithiasis result from irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa (cystitis and/or urethritis), consisting of pain, bloody urine, inappropriate urination, and/or urination away from the litter box. Occasionally, urolithiasis can lead to urethral obstruction, especially in males, which, however, is a strictly surgical emergency.
As we have seen, individuals suffering from this problem are prone to recurrences unless the conditions that lead to the formation of the stones are modified.
The most important step in preventing the formation of uroliths is a diet aimed at correcting the conditions that predispose them to the onset of stones.
pH management and correct mineral balance are key factors in preventing stone formation.
But not all calculations are created equal.
Identifying the "Calculation Type" is the first important step!
The next is nutritional modulation with supplements that help create chemical-mineral conditions that are not favorable to the development and aggregation of minerals.
What to do with stones that form in an acidic environment?
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OXALATE, URATE, CYSTIN STONES QDIET NOXALATE |
Sodium chloride has a urinary dilution effect, demonstrated in both dogs and cats. The increased urinary volume ensures a lower concentration of minerals per ml of urine, reducing the RSS (relative saturation threshold) and decreasing the contact time between bacteria and the bladder wall.
Phyllanthus increases the solubility of alkaline salts and has a diuretic action
What to do with stones that form in a BASIC/ALKALINE environment?
 
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Decreased urinary pH is a key aspect in the course of magnesium ammonium phosphate urolithiasis and UTIs (urinary tract infections).
The acidifying action of Q.diet Uro is due to the synergy of two types of urinary acidifiers, DL-methionine and ammonium chloride.
PACs (proanthocyanidins) contained in cranberries have been shown to inhibit the adhesion of bacterial fimbriae to uroepithelial cells.
The diuretic action of phyllanthus makes it a useful component in all urolithiasis