Just like us, our pets' food doesn’t always agree with them. Our freeze dried products have raw-grade protein, but because the moisture level in freeze dried food is quite low, owners need to ensure that pets take in enough water to prevent urinary tract infections.
As a solution, we offer canned foods and cranberry supplements to ensure that your pet’s urinary health is taken care of.
Urinary tract health can be a real issue for cats and dogs. Male cats and some smaller dog breeds are particularly prone to urinary tract infections, making them an important thing to watch out for.
Some animals are just more prone to urinary tract infections than others. This includes male cats (because they have a smaller urethra) and some smaller dog breeds. But UTIs can also be caused by diet and stress. Here are a few common causes:
● Foods that have a lot of magnesium or potassium, common in cheaper pet food brands
● Food that doesn’t have enough moisture—particularly for cats, since they don’t have as much of a natural tendency to drink water
● Chronic or situational stress, like a sudden change of environment or a new pet in the home
You might be able to control for some of these things, but others might be inevitable. A change of environment is sometimes necessary, and in some situations, dry food is much more practical. So how can you prevent UTIs in your pet?
We’ve created a line of supplements to lower the risk of UTIs for pets that don’t take in enough water. Here, we’ll go through each of the three ingredients in our supplement to explain how it can help your pet:
Cranberry extract: Just like in humans, cranberry extract helps prevent UTIs. Our concentrate contains over 90% antioxidant compounds and organic acids that are much more effective than raw fruit. Cranberry extract contains PAC, or proanthocyanidins, that prevent bacteria from lining the digestive tract—a much safer alternative to antibiotics. Additionally, our extract contains only fruit (no pulp, seeds or peels), to give your pet the most benefit from the smallest dose.
Yeast extract: Yeast extract can help lower the risk of intestinal pathogens like e. coli, and also helps your pets get more nutrients out of the food they eat. That means pets digest their food more easily and reduces the risk of stomach trouble.
Valerian root: Valerian root contains polyphenols and essential oils which help relax urinary tract muscles and promote urination. Because it relaxes these muscles, pets with small kidney stones will have an easier time passing them. As a bonus, valerian root has also been proven to help with stress-related behavioural issues in pets.
All these ingredients work together by improving digestion rate and relaxing pets, enabling them to better absorb the cranberry extract that prevents UTIs.
We’ve also made it easy to give to your pet—just mix a little into their food, and your pet’s diet will have these added benefits! To be on the safe side, we always recommend checking with your vet if your pet is pregnant or has underlying health conditions.
At Rawlistic, we’re always innovating to create new products that keep your pets happy and healthy. Stay tuned for more news on what we’re creating next !
