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SPECIFIC TM FCD-L CRYSTAL MANAGEMENT LIGHT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR

£ By dividing the daily ration of SPECIFIC TM FCD-L Crystal Management Light into 3 or 4 meals, any postprandial increase of urinary pH is minimised.

£ Simultaneous administration of urinary acidifiers £ Kittens younger than 6 months and pregnant or lactating cats £ Metabolic or renal acidosis INGREDIENTS Fish meal, maize protein, maize, wheat, rice, potato protein, maize starch, cellulose powder, pork fat, animal protein hydrolysate, vitamins and trace elements (including chelated trace elements), minerals (including tripotassium citrate), fish oil, methionine, egg powder, ammonium chloride, psyllium husk, taurine, beet pulp, chondroitin sulphate, Yucca powder. With natural antioxidants (tocopherols, rosemary extract and vitamin C). Contains no added artificial colours or flavourings FEEDING GUIDE IN GRAMS PER DAY The daily individual requirement may vary depending on factors such as breed, environment, season, activity etc. It is therefore advisable to continue monitoring condition and body weight, adjusting the amount fed accordingly.

£ The diet contains chondroitin, a component of the natural protective glycosaminoglycan layer coating the bladder wall.

£ Struvite urolithiasis is only one type of urolithiasis which may occur in cats. Identification of the type of urolith present in an affected patient is essential because different types of uroliths may require different dietary strategies (see the Managing Urolithiasis chart under Technical information on SPECIFIC TM ). £ Due to its composition and its moderate energy content, SPECIFIC TM FCD-L Crystal Management Light is especially suited to the needs of sedentary adult cats or cats with a tendency to put on weight.

£ The diet contains psyllium husk and beet pulp to support a healthy gastrointestinal tract.

COMPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

£ For reduction of recurrence of uroliths composed of calcium oxalate, ammonium urate or cystine, SPECIFIC TM FKD/FKW/FKW-P Kidney Support is recommended. £ For cats with recurrent idiopathic cystitis, a wet diet is preferred (SPECIFIC TM FCW/FCW-P Crystal Management or SPECIFIC TM FXW/ FXW-P Adult).

kg

g

g

g

1

30

20

15

NUTRIENT CONTENT

2

45

35

25

3

60

45

35

Contents per 100 g

Contents per MJ

Nutrient

4

70

55

45

Metabolisable energy kJ

1486

5

85

60

50

Protein g (crude)

32.0

21.5

6

95

70

55

Fat g (crude)

9.5

6.4

7

105

80

60

Carbohydrate g (NFE)

40.2

27.0

8

115

85

70

Fibre g (crude)

5.1

3.4

9

125

90

75

Calcium g

0.67

0.45

10

130

100

80

Phosphorus g

0.61

0.41

11

140

105

85

Magnesium g

0.070

0.047

Sodium g

0.27

0.18

12

150

110

90

Omega-3 fatty acids g

0.85

0.57

Ratio n-3:n-6

1:2

1:2

Chondroitin sulphate mg

100

67

Water g

7.2

For a more detailed analysis, see Technical information on SPECIFIC TM

VERSION 03-2018

SPECIFIC TM DIETS - VETERINARY EXCLUSIVE SINCE 1988