Struvite stones in cats: What you can do

Diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract are among the most common health problems in cats. They can be caused by various things such as urinary struvite and urinary stones, which can cause serious health problems. You can find out what struvite stones are and what you can do about them in this article.

1. Struvite stones, urinary gravel and urinary stones: What are they anyway?

Struvite crystals are one of the most common types of urinary stones in cats. They consist of magnesium-ammonium-phosphate compounds and can form under certain conditions, such as an alkaline urine pH.

Urinary calculi are small crystals that can form in the cat's bladder or urinary tract. These crystals can coalesce into larger stones called urinary calculi or bladder stones. Urinary stones can consist of various minerals, including struvite crystals, oxalate crystals and, more rarely, urate crystals.

2. Struvite stones, urinary gravel and urinary stones: symptoms

Struvite stones, urinary gravel and urinary stones can lead to serious health problems, including pain when urinating, blood in the urine, frequent peeing outside the litter tray and even a blockage of the urinary tract, which can be life-threatening. Cats that are prone to urinary stone formation need a special diet to minimise these risks.

3. Struvite stones, urinary gravel and urinary stones: The right food is important

Sanabelle Urinary from bosch Tiernahrung has been specially formulated to relieve the urinary tract.

Sanabelle Urinary - bosch cat food — Sanabelle Urinary to relieve the kidneys and urinary organs

The feed contains a controlled amount of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium to stabilise the urine pH and prevent the formation of struvite crystals. A low protein content helps to reduce the uric acid content in the urine, which can also relieve the kidneys and urinary tract.

In addition, Sanabelle Urinary is specially formulated to provide a balanced level of minerals such as potassium, which helps maintain a slightly acidic urine pH and relieves the urinary tract.

If symptoms persist or are serious, it is advisable to consult a vet for a full diagnosis and further treatment options.