Nutritional Considerations
Manage Nutritional Issues with SBS Pet®
SBS Pet® does not contain additional calcium or inorganic phosphorus, providing flexibility in formulation when balancing minerals. Its low pKa value of 1.99 makes it a highly effective option for acidification and preservation that also helps pet food formulators address several nutritional issues.
Calcium/Phosphorus Ratio
The ideal ratio of calcium to phosphorus in the diet is 1:1. High levels of inorganic phosphorus in diets are associated with adversely affecting renal function parameters in healthy cats (Dobenecker et al., 2018) and an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) (Böswald et al., 2018). Inorganic phosphorus is the main element in phosphoric acid.
SBS Pet acidifies the diet and improves palatability without affecting the calcium/phosphorus ratio.
Sodium
Sodium is an essential part of a cat’s diet. Studies indicate that cats have a higher sodium requirement for maintenance than the value of 0.5 g/kg diet proposed by the National Research Council (1986). A minimal sodium requirement of 0.8 g/kg diet has been proposed for maintenance of adult cats.9 Sodium deficient cats can exhibit anorexia, weight loss, hyponatriuria and a negative sodium balance. The addition of SBS Pet™ to the diet may contribute to meeting the higher sodium requirement. In addition. SBS Pet can help increase water consumption, which in turn helps dilute urine, thereby reducing the risk of struvite or calcium oxalate formation.
Sulfate
Inorganic sulfate is an essential electrolyte required by all organisms for life10 that is involved in a variety of processes, including in detoxification via sulfation.11,12 Sulfate is required for cell matrix synthesis and maintenance of cell membranes, and is involved in the formation of sulfated glycosaminoglycans, major components of cartilage.13,14 It is also involved in the formation of cerebroside sulfate, a constituent in the myelin membranes of the brain.13,14 Sulfate conjugation serves a role in the biosynthetic pathway for the production of steroids, neurotransmitters and bile agents.15
Safety, Storage and Handling of SBS Pet
SBS Pet is a dry, granular acid can be added to the micro bin and mixed with the pre-mix before extrusion for flexibility. It can be swept up with a broom if spilled for enhanced employee safety and easy disposal. It is hygroscopic (meaning it absorbs moisture) which makes it easier to handle at lower temperature due to low humidity in the air.
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