{"product_id":"cat-food-dry-food-specific-adult-cat-fcd-crystal-management-dry-food-2kg","title":"SPECIFIC™ Adult Cat FCD Crystal Management, Special Care Diets, Dry Cat Food, 7kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFIC™ Adult Cat FCD Crystal Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFIC™ FCD is a dry food to help \u003cstrong\u003eprevent the recurrence of struvite and calcium oxalate stones. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis diet has a moderate sodium content making it \u003cstrong\u003esuitable for long term use. \u003c\/strong\u003eFor cats with a tendency to gain weight we have a light version SPECIFIC™ FCD-L. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor adult cats with struvite or calcium oxalate stones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the prevention of repeated formation of struvites\u003cbr\u003eFor the prevention of the formation of new struvites or calcium oxalates\u003cbr\u003eFor the prevention of urinary tract diseases in cats (including idiopathic cystitis and urinary tract obstruction)\u003cbr\u003eComplete daily food for healthy adult cats (up to 8 years old)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h3\"\u003eWhy choose Crystal Management?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt creates a more acidic urine, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehelping to dissolve struvite stones. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt has reduced mineral content, particularly magnesium and phosphorus, to help \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eprevent crystals re-forming. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eModerate salt content making it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esafe for long-term use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIt contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOmega-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e fatty acids from fish oil (EPA \u0026amp; DHA) for healthy coat skin and joint.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION CHARACTERISTICS AND RATIONALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow RSS urine index (Relative Super Saturation) – to reduce the degree of urine saturation with struvites and calcium oxalates and create a low saturation solution that reduces the risk of new struvites and calcium oxalates crystallization in the urine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe feed has a reduced magnesium and phosphorus content (struvite components) to prevent repeated formation of struvite crystals and stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA urine pH below 6.4 dissolves existing struvite crystals and reduces the risk of their recurrence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality and easily assimilable components ensure optimal use of nutrients, while simultaneously reducing the amount of feces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPA and DHA are omega-3 fatty acids that have a beneficial effect on the health of joints, skin and hair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORE INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSPECIFIC™ FCD Crystal Prevention is recommended to be divided into 3 or 4 meals per day to reduce the potential postprandial rise in urine pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Struvite urolithiasis is just one of several types of urolithiasis that can occur in cats. It is extremely important to determine the type of stones in the urinary bladder, as each type may require a different nutritional strategy (see the urolithiasis control chart in the chapter \"SPECIFIC™ feed technical information\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThanks to its composition and high energy value, SPECIFIC™ FCD Crystal Prevention food is also suitable for healthy adult cats with slightly higher energy needs. Easily assimilable and balanced components supply the organism of an adult cat with all the nutrients necessary for a healthy life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSPECIFIC™ FKD\/FKW Kidney Support is recommended for the prevention of recurrent urolithiasis caused by calcium oxalate, ammonium urate or cystine deposits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor overweight cats prone to struvite urolithiasis, SPECIFIC™ FCD-L Crystal Prevention, SPECIFIC TM FXD Adult or SPECIFIC™ FRD Weight Reduction are recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCats with recurrent idiopathic cystitis are better fed canned food (SPECIFIC™ FCW Crystal Prevention or SPECIFIC™ FXW Adult).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOT RECOMMENDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf urine acidifying agents are used at the same time\u003cbr\u003eFor kittens up to 6 months of age and for cats during pregnancy or lactation\u003cbr\u003eIn metabolic acidosis and acidosis due to renal impairment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE COMPOSITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFish meal, maize protein, pork fat, maize, wheat, potato protein, egg powder, rice, maize starch, animal protein hydrolysate, minerals, vitamins and trace elements (including chelated trace elements), fish oil, cellulose powder, methionine, ammonium chloride, psyllium husk, chondroitin sulphate, taurine. With natural antioxidants (tocopherols, rosemary extract and vitamin C). Contains no added artificial colours or flavourings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEEDING GUIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/4327\/6372\/files\/catcrymanag_480x480.png?v=1708513170\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFIC™ Adult Cat FCD Crystal Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStill have any questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/zuzu.land\/pages\/services\"\u003eSign up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efor an online consultation with our licensed veterinary specialists. 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