Nutritional support for FLUTD patients Flashcards
How to manage stress in cats
variety of scratching posts and toys
multiple areas for food and water
vertical saces
areas to rest and hide
multiple litter boxes
why does increased water intake help with FLUTD
dilutes urine
increases urine production
urine spends less time in bladder
how can we increase water intake in cats
hydration supplements
wet diets
water fountains
clean fresh water
multiple bowls
why do urinary diets restrict calcium, phosphorus and magnesium
to help reduce stone formation
why are urinary diets acidifying
to prevent struvite formation
what are two things some urinary diets do to help manage stress
increase intake of L-tryptophan
increase intake of alpha-casozepine
benefits of L-tryptophan dietary addition
an essential amino acid, that is a precursor for the synthesis of serotonin - may have an anxiolytic effect
benefits of alpha-casozepine dietary addition
anxiolytic properties - derived from bovine milk
