SBS Pet® for Urinary Tract Health in Cats
SBS Pet® (sodium bisulfate) is an acidifier that is well-suited for diets designed to promote urinary tract health. Lowering urine pH, reducing levels of dietary magnesium and phosphorus, and increasing urine volume are three ways a diet can help control the formation of struvite. For cat owners, foods that support urinary tract health are particularly of interest since struvite stones are among the most common bladder stones in cats. SBS Pet effectively: Lowers urine pH Does not add phosphorus to the diet Helps promote increased water consumption… Read More
The Safe Choice for Cat Urinary Health
Decrease the Chances of Struvite Crystals and Calcium Oxalate Stones with a Safer Acidifier In some cat foods, higher grain volume can increase the likelihood that struvite crystals or calcium oxalate stones will form. SBS Pet is a safe, natural, mineral acid that lowers urine pH without adding phosphorus to the diet. It also increases water consumption to help reduce the risk of urinary tract disease. And it’s made in the USA under strict QA guidelines. Read More
Managing Phosphorus Levels in Pet Food to Support Health, Mitigate Risk
The story of phosphorus is a complicated one; it plays a vital role in animal health and nutrition. From transferring biochemical energy and regulating metabolic processes to combining with calcium to form bone, it is an essential nutrient for dogs and cats. In fact, calcium and phosphorus are the first and second most abundant minerals in animals’ bodies and they serve in both structural and functional roles. Insufficient phosphorus can cause improper bone developments in kittens and puppies. Conversely, too much phosphorus and calcium can negatively impact bone development, especially for large breed dogs during their growth phase. As animals… Read More