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Urinary Dog Food For a Healthy Bladder

Urinary dog foods are designed with a very carefully controlled balance of minerals and nutrients to promote a healthy bladder in your dog. They contain ingredients to control urine pH, minerals and protein to decrease, and in some cases, even dissolve urinary crystal formation. These diets are designed for dogs with diagnosed urinary issues, so it is important to check in with your vet prior to choosing a prescription food.

Urinary wet foods have an added benefit of providing your dog with extra hydration. This is helpful for supporting kidney function and increasing bladder voiding, which further reduces the risk of urinary tract conditions. For dogs without urinary issues, adding wet dog food into their diet helps to reduce their risk of kidney and urinary issues in the future.

How do I choose a urinary food for my dog?

The different urinary diets are formulated for specific conditions, so it is crucial to follow your vet's recommendation. For example, Hills u/d is designed for dogs with a history of urate or cystine stones, whereas Hills c/d is formulated for dogs with struvite or oxalate stones. There are also formulations designed to manage your dog's urinary issues as well as help them lose excess body weight.

Pet Circle stocks prescription urinary foods from Hills and Royal Canin, however these two brands work differently to manage urinary issues so it is important that they are not mixed together or fed concurrently.

  • Royal Canin Veterinary Diet - Royal Canin Urinary S/O helps to dilute the urine by increasing your dog's water intake, which creates unfavourable conditions for stone formation.
  • Hills Prescription Diet - The Hills prescription urinary diets have controlled levels of minerals, to limit the building blocks of crystals and stones in the urine.

What causes urinary crystals in dogs?

Certain factors can make crystal and urolith formation more likely in dogs. These include; urinary tract infection, reduced water intake, reduced voiding (either due to reduced water intake or decreased opportunity to void), diet (a high dietary intake of the minerals and proteins which make up uroliths can predispose to urolith formation) and breed predisposition. In most cases, several of these factors are present.

How long should a dog be on urinary food?

Generally, prescription urinary diets are life-long, however your vet will be able to provide specific advice based on your dog's condition.

Can a healthy dog eat prescription urinary food?

Prescription urinary diets are formulated specifically for dogs with urinary issues, so we do not recommend their use in healthy dogs without a history of these conditions.

Looking for a different diet? We stock diets for a wide range of health conditions including:

Author info: Dr Gillian Hill Pet Circle Inhouse Veterinarian.

Customer Declaration

Veterinary Diets are carefully formulated to assist with the treatment or management of a particular illness or condition. By purchasing this product, you acknowledge and agree the following is true and accurate:

  • I confirm that my pet was examined by a veterinarian who recommended the use of this product.
  • I understand that it is recommended that I seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months regarding the use of this diet.
  • I understand that I need to seek immediate veterinary advice if my pet's condition deteriorates while I use this product.