Smilla Veterinary Diet Urinary Smilla Veterinary Diet Urinary is a complete, dietetic food that has been specially developed for cats prone to struvite stones. These stones are often formed through a concentration of certain minerals in the urine. This can lead to inflammation in the urethra and bladder. In male cats, this can also cause the urethra to become blocked, which could lead to a medical emergency. Symptoms include frequent urination in small quantities, sometimes accompanied with vocalisation and/or urination outside of your cat’s litter tray, uncleanliness, blood in the urine and an increased urge to clean its genitals. The balanced mineral content in this Smilla Veterinary Diet Urinary can help to bring the pH value of urine into the slightly acidic range. This urine-acidifying effect can in turn help to prevent the formation of new struvite stones. The recipe is also free from grains. The Urinary Mixed Pack contains the following flavour varieties: 4 x Turkey 4 x Veal Smilla Veterinary Diet Urinary at a glance: Complete dietetic food for adult cats with lower urinary tract conditions To reduce struvite stone reoccurrence Mineral combination: for an optimal urine pH value Fibre: can contribute to balanced digestion and help to promote feelings of fullness Grain-free recipe Without added sugar, soya or artificial additives Smilla Veterinary Diet Renal Smilla Veterinary Diet Renal is a complete, dietetic food to help support kidney function in cats with chronic renal insufficiency. In renal insufficiency, the nephrons in the kidneys are irreversibly damaged, leaving the remaining intact nephrons to take over their function. To help relieve the strain placed on these nephrons, it is vital that your cat receives small amounts of high-quality protein, as well as taking in low levels of phosphorus. For this reason, Smilla Veterinary Diet Renal contains reduced protein- and phosphorus contents. However, this food still contains enough animal protein to meet your cat’s protein requirements. It also contains easily-digestible potatoes as a source of carbohydrates, in a grain-free recipe. The Renal Mixed Pack contains the following flavour varieties: 4 x Chicken 4 x Beef Smilla Veterinary Diet Renal at a glance: Complete dietetic food for all adult cats with kidney disease or renal insufficiency Reduced protein- and phosphorus contents to relieve pressure on the kidneys Grain-free recipe With high-quality protein to ensure your cat’s protein needs are met Potatoes as an easily-digestible source of carbohydrates Without added sugar
At a glance
- Shop: Zooplus
- Brand: Smilla Veterinary Diet
- Price: £5.94
- Unit price: £7.42/kg
- Delivery: 2-3 Days
Prices come from the shop and may have changed. Check price and delivery with the shop before you buy.
Also available as
- Urinary: Turkey + Veal: £6.99 (£8.74/kg)
Good to know
- ‘With chicken’ on a label means at least 4 per cent chicken; ‘chicken flavour’ means there may be none at all.
- Tins of fillets or flakes in broth are often complementary: check for the word ‘complete’ before feeding them as a main meal.
- Large cans are usually cheaper per kilo than pouches, which makes them good value in multi-cat homes.
Common questions
How many pouches a day should my cat have?
It depends on the food’s energy content and your cat’s weight, so use the feeding table on the pack. Most brands give one figure for feeding only wet food and another for mixing with dry. Weigh your cat every few weeks and adjust if it is gaining or losing weight.
Is wet food better than dry food for cats?
Neither is better in every case, as long as the food is complete. Wet food supplies a lot of water, which helps cats that drink little, while dry food is cheaper and convenient. Many owners feed a mix. If your cat has a urinary or kidney problem, ask your vet which they recommend.
