Effects of choreito consumption on urine variables of healthy cats fed a magnesium-supplemented commercial diet.

摘要: Objective To investigate the effect of choreito consumption (500 mg/kg body weight/d) on struvite crystal formation and signs lower urinary tract disease (LUTD) in cats consuming a commercial canned diet with 0.5% added inorganic magnesium. Sample population 6 male female adult cats, all considered to be clinically normal basis physical examination findings; results CBC, serum biochemical analyses, urinalyses, urine cultures; freedom from urolithiasis urethrocystoscopic (females) or urethrocystographic (males) findings. Procedure Diets were fed for 12 weeks, until appearance LUTD, including dysuria, hematuria, pH > 7.0, severe crystalluria. Presence at least 2 these was required removal study. Urine specimens examined electrolytes, content, hematuria. Results variables compared between groups 4 because reduction cat numbers attributable Struvite content 24-hour significantly choreito-containing diet. Moreover, frequency severity hematuria decreased Correlation not observed either group. Additionally, without had been removed study by day 58 LUTD. Of diet, completed 12-week Clinical relevance Choreito may beneficial relief some struvite-associated LUTD cats.