Question 1

What ingredients, or percentage of ingredients, qualifies a cat food as being uretic?

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Good morning,Thank you for your question.Uretic is a higher meat protein diet (naturally acidifies the urine pH), and it has higher amounts of DL-methionine, which is an amino acid that naturally acidifies the urine pH. It also contains cranberry extract. The Wysong urinary diets and the Biotic pH- help control struvite crystals/stones and urinary tract infections by creating a more acidic urine pH. They do not directly dissolve crystals, but the crystals/stones dissolve when the pH drops to a more acidic range. Most customers find that within a few weeks on Wysong products the crystals disappear and the urinary problems subside.Also keep in mind that Uretic is just one diet option that Wysong offers for cats prone to urinary problems. We do not recommend feeding any single diet exclusively, no matter how good it is. It is an error to feed pets only one food meal after meal as this can result in susceptibility to a variety of problems regardless of the merits of the food. If you have any further questions please let me know.Thank you, Wysong

Question 2

What does Uretic mean?  Can this be used as a regular food for a 5 month old cat?

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It's a special formula to lower the urine PH. High PH in urine causes the formation of struvite crystals. Very dangerous for male cats, because they can get urinary obstruction. The condition can only be managed by diet.
My cat had these exact issues. He wouldn't eat any Royal Canin or Hill's prescription, dry or wet (they're both very crappy and corn-based anyway).
Wysong Uretic lowered my cat's urine PH from 8 to 6 within 4 weeks.
It's a great food for cats who have high urine PH.

Question 3

Is this as good as Hill's prescription CD?

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In my opinion, this dry cat food has worked really well for my cats. They wasted a lot of the Hill's CD. They eat all of this Wysong Dry. I never waste it. One has trouble with struvite crystals and so I keep him on mostly wet food. He had terrible trouble with most dry foods. He would throw them up or didn't like them. My other cat absolutely loves Wysong. Both cats love this product. I have purchased since April of this year I believe. I read all the reviews before purchasing. If you don't want problems with struvite crystals I would suggest you feed your cat mostly wet food. However this Uretic dry has worked for me. They didn't care for the Hill's dry, sorry to say,  but they empty the plate with this stuff. I'm going to purchase the really large bag next time I order. I go through these small bags pretty fast. Of course as you know, plenty of fresh water available when giving this food. When the urine is diluted with plenty of fresh water. The less chance of struvite crystals.

Question 4

Is this grain free?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

Uretic does contain brown rice. If you are looking for exclusively grain free products, you may be interested in our Optimal Vitality, Dream Treats, Optimize, and Archetype varieties, which are all also recommended for cats with urinary problems.

We also have a supplement, Biotic pH-, which is designed for cats requiring additional help maintaining a more acidic urine. For cats currently having urinary problems, we would recommend daily supplementation of Biotic pH-. Once the problems are gone, you can cut back on the supplement to 2 or 3 times a week for maintenance, instead of daily supplementation.

We hope you find this information helpful.

Thank you,

Wysong

ASIN	B00DU7V1M6
ASIN	B00DU7V1M6
Additional Features	Innovative formulation techniques and proven effectiveness
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Chicken Meat
Animal Food Diet Type	Veterinary Diet
Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim	High Protein
Best Sellers Rank	#10,110 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #255 in Dry Cat Food
Brand Name	Wysong
Breed Recommendation	All Breed Sizes
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,616)
Date First Available	July 9, 2013
Department	cat-dry-food
Dog Breed Size	Medium
Flavor	Chicken
Global Trade Identification Number	00085835981045
Item Form	Pellet
Item Type Name	Cat Food
Item Weight	5 pounds
Item model number	WDFU5
Manufacturer	Wysong Corporation
Manufacturer	Wysong Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number	WDFU5
Model Number	WDFU5
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Pet Type	Cat
Product Benefits	Promotes overall health and well-being in cats
Product Dimensions	7.5 x 4 x 11 inches; 5 pounds
Recommended Uses For Product	urinary_tract_health
Special Ingredients	Chicken, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Potato Protein, Brown Rice, Peas, Flaxseeds, Meat Protein Isolate, Beet Fiber, Natural Flavor, Sesame Seeds, Cheese, Whey, DL-Methionine, Salt, Tomato Pomace, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Cranberry Extract, Calcium Propionate (a preservative), Choline Chloride, Coconut Oil, Organic Barley Grass, Blueberry, Dried Kelp, Yogurt (Whey, Milk Solids, Yogurt Cultures), …
Specific Uses For Product	coat;urinary-tract-control
Target Species	Cat
UPC	085835981045
Unit Count	80 Ounce

Wysong Uretic - Dry Natural Food for Cats, Chicken, 5 pounds

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