When protein and white blood cells are found in the urine it is generally an indication that there is a disturbance in the function of the kidney. PH and mineral levels are carefully balanced in all Cagatay’s formulas to minimise the risk of the urinary stone formation and, particularly for neutered cats, Bonacibo Light and Sterilized petfood should be used. This is why we have to be particularly careful when feeding castrated male cats. For this reason it is very important to balance these minerals, and to ensure that cats have access to plenty of clean, fresh water so that they do not become dehydrated and produce concentrated urine.Īlso, urinary stone problems are particularly prevalent in neutered male cats, because their urethra is narrower than in females, and they have a tendancy to put on weight, which can also be a contributory cause of stone formation. Different nutrients in the diet can cause the urine to become acidic or alkaline and so can have an influence on their formation however, by far the biggest influence if the concentration of the minerals. The first requires an alkaline urine for crystals to form, whereas the second requires an acid environment. There are many types of stone or crystal, but the two most common types are called struvite and oxalate. In general, stones are produced when the concentration of certain minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, are high and the environment is conducive. There can be many factors that are not diet related, such as stress, infection, age, thirst, but probably more is known about the influence of diet. The formation of stones in cats is a complex issue.
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