Feeding guide in grams per day
Weight in kg |
Thin
|
Normal
|
Overweight
|
2.5 |
60 |
50 |
40 |
5 |
100 |
80 |
65 |
10 |
165 |
140 |
110 |
15 |
225 |
185 |
150 |
20 |
280 |
230 |
185 |
25 |
330 |
275 |
220 |
30 |
375 |
315 |
250 |
35 |
425 |
355 |
280 |
40 |
470 |
390 |
310 |
50 |
555 |
460 |
370 |
60 |
635 |
530 |
425 |
70 |
710 |
595 |
475 |
80 |
785 |
655 |
525 |
Daily requirements may vary depending on factors such as breed, environment, season and activity level. We recommend that you monitor your pet and adjust the amount of food based on his individual needs.
The increased sodium content encourages the dog to drink more. This is associated with reduced urinary mineral concentrations and increased urinary frequency.
By dividing the daily portion of SPECIFIC™ CCD Struvite Management into 3 or 4 meals, any postprandial increase in urinary pH is minimized.
Struvite urolithiasis in dogs is often associated with urinary tract infections. When a urinary tract infection is present, SPECIFIC™ CCD Struvite Management will only be effective if treated.
Struvite urolithiasis is just one type of urolithiasis that can occur in dogs. Identifying the type of uroliths present in an affected patient is essential because different types of uroliths may require different dietary strategies