Lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) often occurs with cats. Urinary problems are more common for castrated or neutered cats, overweight cats, cats that eat only dry food, and cats that move very little. The aim of this B. Sc. Thesis was to analyse the composition of different food mixtures for cats with FLUTD, to compare them and
to determine which ones are the most suitable. We accessed different specialized online stores, selected 6 dry food mixtures produced by Royal Canin and Hill's and
compared them on the basis of the data from declarations. From each manufacturer, we selected one food mixture for adult cats without health problems, one food mixture with which we preventively feed cats prone to diseases of the lower urinary tract, and one food mixture for cats with active diseases of the lower urinary tract. We have found that all 3 food mixtures from both producers have very similar chemical compositions. With Royal Canin, we note the presence of an excess of crude fat and some higher amount of crude fibre in all three food mixtures. The
Aroma Exigent food has too much calcium and phosphorus, while the Veterinary Diet Urinary S/O food has too much sodium. With Hill's food mixtures, an excess of crude fat, carbon hydrates and vitamin E is present. Other nutrients, listed on the declarations, were found in approximately equal and recommended amounts.
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