Dietery food for cats
A healthy life for the cat starts with healthy nutrition. This applies to food for healthy cats, but even more so for cats with ailments. Prescription food can be an important part of the approach for many conditions, alongside medication. Pharmacy4pets has opted for a wide range of prescription food from Sanimed, a Dutch quality brand that is 100% natural and does not contain artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. There is prescription food for cats with bladder stones, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal problems, overweight, skin problems, and food allergies.
Prescription food for bladder stones
Bladder stones are a common problem in cats. Many factors play a role in the formation of bladder stones: overweight, inactivity, inadequate drinking, stress, and diet. Sanimed Anti Struvite helps to dissolve and prevent struvite stones and crystals by adjusting the pH of the urine and reducing the amount of building blocks of struvite crystals in the urine. Additionally, the food helps reduce the formation of calcium oxalate crystals. Also, in cases of idiopathic cystitis, bladder inflammation without a clear cause, Sanimed Anti Struvite can provide support due to its enrichment with vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids.
Prescription food for kidney disease
Around 30% of older cats develop chronic kidney disease. Unfortunately, this condition cannot be cured. The main measure to slow down the process is to adjust the diet. Sanimed Renal is a highly energy-rich and tasty prescription food to cater to the often reduced appetite of the kidney patient. Additionally, the protein and phosphorus content is reduced, and the proteins are highly digestible to minimize the amount of waste products in the blood. Extra omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants help protect the damaged kidneys, and a reduced salt content helps maintain blood pressure.
Prescription food for gastrointestinal problems
For gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting, diarrhea, or pancreatitis, a easily digestible diet that supports the recovering intestine is important. Sanimed Intestinal contains easily digestible proteins and a low fat content and helps support immunity through added vitamin E, fish oil, and beta-glucans. In addition to prescription food, it may also be useful to give cats with sensitive intestines probiotics such as Purina ProPlan Fortiflora. Psyllium fibers in Iso-Gel can also help thicken the stool.
Prescription food for overweight
More than half of cats are overweight. Overweight cats have a much greater risk of diseases such as diabetes, joint problems, bladder inflammation, and bladder stones as well as skin problems. Did you know that overweight cats clearly live less longer than cats with a healthy weight?
If your cat is overweight, it is important to help her lose weight. If you simply give your cat less food, she will be very hungry, making the diet difficult to maintain. Prescription food for overweight cats such as Sanimed Weight Reduction contains few calories, but still provides sufficient nutrients and extra fibers that ensure a long-lasting feeling of fullness. This way, your cat can lose weight responsibly without feeling hungry!
Prescription food for skin problems and food allergies
Skin problems can have various causes. If your cat has sensitive skin, she may benefit from a diet with extra omega-3 fatty acids. If her skin problems are caused by food allergies, it is also important that the food is hypoallergenic. Sanimed Skin/Sensitive is a prescription food for reducing intolerances to certain ingredients and/or nutrients and for supporting skin function in skin conditions and excessive hair loss.
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