Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Urinary UC Dry Dog Food
When your dog has urinary issues, easing their discomfort requires special care. But with the help of your veterinarian and Royal Canin, there’s not just hope—there can be a true difference.
Some dog breeds like Dalmatians, Bulldogs, Yorkshire Terriers, and others are genetically prone to urate or cystine bladder stones because of difficulties breaking down purines found in dog foods or an accumulation of an amino acid called cysteine in the urine. This veterinary-exclusive dry dog food was developed to nutritionally support your adult dog’s urinary tract and bladder health. Moderate levels of high-quality proteins, methionine, and cysteine help reduce the risk of cystine stones from forming. Low-purine proteins may help prevent urate stones. And enhanced levels of EPA and DHA linoleic acid, zinc, and biotin promote a healthy skin and shiny coat. Lower urinary tract issues may be a recurring concern for some dogs. Talk to your veterinarian about keeping your dog on this urinary dog food for long-term urinary support.
Brewers rice, corn, wheat, egg product, chicken fat, corn gluten meal, natural flavors, wheat gluten, monocalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, fish oil, fructooligosaccharides, salt, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], taurine, L-lysine, potassium citrate, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], choline chloride, GLA safflower oil, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), L-carnitine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.
This specialized canine diet utilizes a restricted purine nutritional strategy to manage the risk of specific bladder stones. It is a veterinary-authorized diet frequently considered for dogs presented with urate or cystine crystals.
This is a veterinary-authorized therapeutic diet formulated to meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy standards. It requires authorization from a licensed veterinarian and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
At a nutritional level, it manages the urinary environment by providing restricted levels of purines and proteins in the context of managing stone formation. Commonly observed effects include comfortable urination and steady energy. Because it targets specific stone types, your veterinarian will monitor for observational signs of recovery. Owners should ensure constant access to fresh water and follow the feeding plan.
Yes. Urinary UC requires professional authorization from a licensed veterinarian. Mixlab verifies all professional standards before dispensing.
UC stands for Urate Control. Veterinarians discuss this formula because it restricts specific ingredients that contribute to the formation of urate and cystine stones.
No. Urinary UC targets different types of stones than SO. Your veterinarian will determine which formula is appropriate based on your dog's specific stone analysis.
Restricting specific proteins manages the level of purines in the body. This may be considered in the context of managing the building blocks of urate stones.
Your veterinarian will recommend periodic urinalysis to monitor pH and check for stone recurrence. This monitoring ensures the nutritional approach remains suitable.
