Royal Canin Urinary S/O can be used to dissolve struvite bladder stones and is designed to reduce the risk of urinary crystal and stone formation. The wet formulation can also be used to manage feline idiopathic cystitis, the most common cause of lower urinary tract disease in cats.
Bladder stones are formed when mineral crystals in the urine combine to form stone like structures that sit in the bladder. Crystals and stones can come in many different mineral compositions, the most common two are struvite (magnesium, ammonium and phosphate) and calcium oxalate.
Signs of bladder problems in cats include:
Straining to urinateBlood tinged urineFrequently urinating small amountsUrinating in unusual placesReduced appetite, lethargy and restlessnessExcessive licking of the urinary opening If a plug of crystals becomes lodged in a male cats urethra it can cause him to become blocked (unable to pass urine) which is a life threatening emergency. If you suspect that your cat is unable to urinate, you must contact your veterinarian immediately for emergency care. Once bladder stones form they often require surgery to remove them, although som