Royal Canin Urinary U/C UUC 18 Low Purine Dog Food is used for management of recurrent metabolic uroliths (urate, xanthine or cystine). As a maintenance diet (particularly indicated in breeds with a high risk of metabolic uroliths, e.g. Dalmatians) and as a supportive diet for dogs with leishmaniasis undergoing treatment with xanthine oxidase inhibitors (e.g. allopurinol).
Initially use for up to 6 months to reduce the formation of urate stones, for up to 1 year to reduce the formation of cystine stones and for life in cases of irreversible disturbance of uric acid metabolism. It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.
RECOMMENDED FOR CASES OF; Metabolic uroliths (urate, xanthine, cystine): management of recurrence, Hyperuricosuria, Management of metabolic uroliths risk in dogs with leishmaniasis treated with xanthine oxidase inhibitors (e.g. allopurinol) *If presented with a secondary kidney disease (protein losing nephropathy with or without azotemia) then switch to a Renal diet.
NOT RECOMMENDED IN CASE OF; Growth, gestation/lactation.
URATE CONTROL|CYSTINE CONTROL|SKIN BARRIER|ANTIOXIDANT COMPLEX
A selection of proteins with low purine content helps reduce the formation of urate urinary stones.|A limited intake of proteins and of some amino acids helps limit the formation of cystine urinary stones.|A complex to support the barrier effect of the skin.|A synergistic complex of antioxidants to help neutralise free radicals.
Ingredients:
Rice, maize flour, wheat flour, animal fats, egg powder, wheat gluten**, maize gluten, minerals, vegetable fibres, fish oil, soya oil, fructo-oligo-saccharides, borage oil, marigold extract (source of lutein). Protein sources: egg powder, wheat gluten, maize gluten. **L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high digestibility. Crude ash: %. Crude fibre: 2.2%. Crude oil fats: %. Moisture: %. Protein: 18%.