Virbac Urinary cat

Virbac Veterinary HPM Urinary Cat – Complete Dietetic Dry Food for Urinary Health (1.5kg)

Virbac Veterinary HPM Urinary Cat is a complete dietetic dry food formulated for adult cats requiring urinary tract support. Developed by veterinary nutritionists with a high-protein, low-carbohydrate (HP-LC) formula aligned with the carnivorous nature of cats, this diet helps manage struvite and oxalate crystals while supporting overall urinary health .

Key Benefits

• Promotes Increased Water Intake – High levels of protein (44%) and sodium (1.1%) naturally stimulate thirst, encouraging your cat to drink more water. This increases urine volume and flushing frequency, helping to dilute minerals and reduce crystal formation .

• Dissolves & Prevents Struvite Stones – Formulated to achieve a struvite Relative Supersaturation (RSS) index below 2.5, creating urine that is undersaturated for struvite crystals. This helps dissolve existing struvite stones and prevents new ones from forming .

• Reduces Oxalate Stone Risk – Contains potassium citrate (0.3%) as a specific oxalate inhibitor, combined with low calcium (0.7%) and low vitamin D levels. The formula helps maintain urinary pH between 6.0–6.5, creating an environment that limits calcium oxalate formation .

• Manages Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) – Enriched with the Behaviour Plus Complex, including green tea concentrate (0.26%) which has been scientifically shown to help cats cope with stress, a key risk factor for FIC .

• Supports Urinary Tract Comfort – Rich in omega-3 fatty acids (1.1%), including EPA and DHA (0.4%) , which help limit inflammation in the lower urinary tract .

• Weight Control – Moderate energy density (374 kcal/100g) with adapted feeding rations helps maintain ideal body weight, which is important for cats prone to urinary issues .

• Phosphate Binding – Added chitosan (800 mg/kg) acts as a phosphorus binder, reducing phosphorus bioavailability and decreasing its excretion into the urine .

• Low-Allergen Formula – Free from beef, gluten, maize, wheat, soya, and egg, making it suitable for cats with food sensitivities .

• High Digestive Tolerance – Contains prebiotics (FOS) and Lactobacillus acidophilus to support healthy gut function and normal stool quality .

• Made in France – Manufactured without artificial colours or flavours .