FeedWise infographic: apple cider vinegar, cranberry and vitamin C as “natural” urinary acidifiers in struvite
Apple cider vinegar, cranberry and vitamin C look like natural solutions for struvite, but their effect on urine is unpredictable. Without a diagnosis, well-meant adjusting can backfire.
FeedWise infographic: FOS, fuel for gut bacteria. A prebiotic that nourishes primarily bifidobacteria; fermentable, producing short-chain fatty acids in the colon; dose and fibre profile determine the effect.
This edition of Meet the Fiber: FOS. FOS mainly feeds bifidobacteria in the colon and is considered a prebiotic. Its effect depends on dose, fibre profile and the individual patient.
FeedWise infographic: psyllium, the cosmetic fibre. Binds water effectively in the gut with little influence on the microbiota, has a cosmetic effect on consistency in mild diarrhoea and a water retaining effect in mild constipation, and should always be prescribed together with advice on adequate water intake.
Meet the Fiber #1: psyllium. Not a microbiome fibre but a water manager. Why it can help in both diarrhoea and constipation, and why water intake always belongs in the advice.
FeedWise infographic: how much energy comes from treats?
Earlier we looked at the feeding advice on the packaging. This time: how much energy do treats really provide, and how do you capture them in the dietary history?
Struvite in a puppy calls for a tailored approach: investigating a urinary tract infection plus a diet combining urinary health, sufficient nutrients, energy and healthy growth.
Some urinary diets use extra sodium to stimulate drinking. Especially in hot weather, unlimited fresh water, deliberate prescribing and periodic monitoring are essential.