PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Urinary U/C is a complete dietetic dry food designed for adult dogs requiring nutritional support for urinary health, specifically the management of metabolic uroliths including urate, xanthine, and cystine stones. The formula features a selection of low-purine proteins (including egg powder and wheat gluten) to support the reduction of urate stone formation, alongside a limited intake of proteins and controlled sulphur amino acid levels to support the reduction of cystine stone formation. The diet provides urine-alkalising properties through calcium carbonate (1.77%) and potassium citrate (0.2%), with protein at 18% and fat at 15%. A synergistic antioxidant complex supports the neutralisation of free radicals, while a tailored nutrient complex supports the skin's natural protective barrier function.

INGREDIENTS

Composition: Rice, maize flour, wheat flour, animal fats, egg powder, wheat gluten**, maize gluten, minerals, vegetable fibres, fish oil, soya oil, fructo-oligo-saccharides, borage oil, marigold extract (source of lutein).

Protein sources: Egg powder, wheat gluten, maize gluten.

**L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high digestibility.

Nutritional Additives (per kg): Vitamin A: 30000 IU | Vitamin D3: 800 IU | Iron (E1): 63 mg | Iodine (E2): 5.3 mg | Copper (E4): 14 mg | Manganese (E5): 66 mg | Zinc (E6): 147 mg | Selenium (E8): 0.16 mg — Preservatives — Antioxidants.

Analytical Constituents: Protein: 18.0% | Fat: 15.0% | Crude Fibre: 2.2% | Crude Ash: 5.3% | Moisture: 9.5% | Total Sulphur Amino Acids: 0.89% | Sodium: 0.3% | Potassium: 0.9% | Chlorides: 0.55% | Sulphur: 0.3% | Urine Alkalising Substances: Calcium Carbonate 1.77%, Potassium Citrate 0.2%.

SUITABILITY

Suitable For:

• Adult dogs with metabolic uroliths (urate, xanthine, cystine) — recurrence management
• Dogs with hyperuricosuria
• Management of metabolic uroliths risk in dogs with leishmaniasis treated with xanthine oxidase inhibitors
• Breeds genetically predisposed to urate or cystine stones (e.g. Dalmatians, Bulldogs, Yorkshire Terriers)

Not Suitable For:

• Puppies (growth phase)
• Pregnant dogs (gestation)
• Nursing dogs (lactation)
• Dogs with secondary kidney disease (protein-losing nephropathy with or without azotaemia) — switch to a renal diet

SERVING RECOMMENDATION

Note: Exact gram-based feeding amounts are printed on product packaging only. Royal Canin directs to their online feeding portion calculator or veterinary guidance for precise daily amounts.

Frequency: Divide daily amount into 2–4 equal meals

Transition: Introduce gradually over 7–10 days, mixing increasing proportions of new food with current diet

Water: Ensure fresh drinking water is always available at all times

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Reseal bag securely after opening.

Duration: Feed for up to 6 months to support reduction of urate stones; up to 1 year to support reduction of cystine stones; for life in the case of irreversible disturbance of uric acid metabolism. Veterinary reassessment is recommended regularly.