Veterinary HPM U3 Urinary WIB (Water Intake and Behaviour) is a dietary food, indicated for the prevention of struvite stone recurrence and the reduction of oxalate stone formation.
Virbac U3 Urinary WIB has a low carbohydrate and high protein diet, with 44% protein of which 90% is of animal origin.
Veterinary HPM nutrition is for specific use and should be prescribed by your veterinarian.
Benefits
Increased water consumption. The high amount of protein and sodium stimulates water consumption, increases the frequency and quantity of urine (proven efficacy by Virbac).
Behaviour Plus Complex. The diet includes green tea concentrate, known to help cats cope with stressful situations (scientifically proven by Virbac).
High content of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EPA+DHA). Fish oil provides a high content of omega-3 essential fatty acids, which limits inflammation of the lower urinary tract.
Body weight control. Moderate energy concentration and adapted daily rations help to maintain an ideal body weight.
Other uses
Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC).
VETERINARY HPM Diets
Dogs and cats are carnivores, whether healthy or sick. VETERINARY HPM TM Prescription Diets, is based on a formulation rich in protein and low in carbohydrates (RP-BC), with more than 90% protein of animal origin, nutrition adapted to the needs of the animal.
Product specifications
Composition:
Dehydrated pork and poultry protein, potato starch, hydrolysed pork and poultry protein, minerals, broad bean pods, peas, animal fats, lignocellulose, rice, beet pulp, linseed, brewer's yeast, fish oil, psyllium fibre (Plantago (L.) spp.), fructo-oligosaccharides, dehydrated green tea concentrate, hydrolysed crustaceans (source of chitosan), chondroitin sulphate, Lactobacillus acidophilus.
Veterinary HPM™ contains no artificial flavours or colours.
Analytical constituents:
(% as feed): Moisture 5.5%, protein 44%, animal/vegetable protein ratio 90/10, crude fat 13.5%, minerals 7.5%, crude fibre 6.5%, ELN*: 23%, starch: 15%, calcium: 0.7%, phosphorus: 0.7%, sodium: 1.1%, potassium: 0.7%, magnesium: 0.08%, chloride: 1.4%, sulphur: 0.7%, methionine + cystine: 1.5%, omega-6 fatty acids: 2.2%, omega-3 fatty acids: 1.1%, EPA + DHA: 0.4%.
Calculated ME** (kcal/100g)*** 374 * Nitrogen free extract. ** Metabolisable energy. *** Calculated using NRC 2006.