{"product_id":"virbac-cat-urology-dissolution-prevention-1-5kg","title":"Virbac Cat Urology Dissolution\u0026 Prevention 1.5Kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirbac HPM — Cat Urology Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention | 1.5kg | Veterinary Clinical Dry Cat Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolve existing struvite. Prevent recurrence. Virbac HPM Cat Urology Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention is a veterinary clinical nutrition dry cat food specifically formulated for the active dissolution of struvite crystals and uroliths, and the long-term prevention of struvite recurrence. Where the Virbac HPM Urinary WIB formula provides balanced dual protection against both struvite and calcium oxalate crystals, the Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention formula is a struvite-targeted clinical diet — more aggressively formulated for urine acidification and mineral restriction to actively dissolve existing struvite deposits and prevent new struvite formation. This is the formula prescribed when struvite crystals have been confirmed by urinalysis or imaging — the clinical diet that works actively to resolve the existing crystal burden while simultaneously preventing recurrence. Struvite is the most common urinary crystal type in cats — and dietary dissolution is the preferred first-line treatment for struvite uroliths, avoiding the need for surgical removal in most cases. 1.5kg — the struvite dissolution and prevention diet that resolves the problem and keeps it resolved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"why-virbac-hpm-cat-urology-dissolution--prevention-is-the-best-choice\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Virbac HPM Cat Urology Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention Is The Best Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Struvite Dissolution\u003c\/strong\u003e — Formulated to actively dissolve existing struvite crystals and uroliths through urine acidification and mineral restriction — the dietary alternative to surgical urolith removal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStruvite Prevention\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maintains the urinary environment that prevents new struvite crystal formation after dissolution is complete — for long-term recurrence prevention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrine Acidification\u003c\/strong\u003e — Targets a urine pH that dissolves struvite (which requires alkaline conditions to form and acidic conditions to dissolve) — the primary mechanism of dietary struvite dissolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium \u0026amp; Phosphorus Restriction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Struvite is composed of magnesium ammonium phosphate — restricting these minerals reduces the substrate available for crystal formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Moisture Encouragement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Increasing urine volume dilutes mineral concentrations and flushes the urinary tract — supporting both dissolution and prevention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStruvite-Confirmed Indication\u003c\/strong\u003e — The appropriate choice when struvite crystals have been confirmed by veterinary urinalysis or imaging — more targeted than the WIB formula for confirmed struvite cases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDissolution Without Surgery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dietary struvite dissolution avoids the need for surgical cystotomy in most cases — a significant benefit for cat owners and cats alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Palatability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clinical urinary diets must be consumed consistently for dissolution to occur — the Virbac HPM formula is formulated for high palatability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirbac HPM — Veterinary Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — From one of the world's leading animal health companies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5kg\u003c\/strong\u003e — The ongoing management size for the dissolution and prevention program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Visual asset placement: flat-lay of the Virbac HPM Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention bag with the clinical branding prominent, or lifestyle photo of a comfortable, healthy cat — communicating the urinary health the clinical diet restores.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"product-details--features\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruvite — The Most Common Feline Urinary Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate, MgNH₄PO₄·6H₂O) is the most common urinary crystal type in cats — accounting for approximately 40–50% of feline uroliths submitted for analysis. Understanding struvite formation and dissolution explains why the Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention formula works:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow struvite forms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Struvite crystals form when urine contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlkaline pH\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u0026gt;7.0) — Struvite is insoluble in alkaline urine and precipitates readily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh magnesium concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Magnesium is a structural component of struvite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh ammonium concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ammonium (from protein metabolism) is a structural component of struvite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh phosphate concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Phosphate is a structural component of struvite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated urine\u003c\/strong\u003e — High urine specific gravity increases the concentration of all crystal-forming minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRisk factors for struvite formation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrinary tract infection (UTI) — Urease-producing bacteria alkalinize urine and increase ammonium — the most common cause of struvite in dogs (less common in cats)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkaline diet — High-carbohydrate, plant-protein-heavy diets tend to alkalinize urine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcentrated urine — Inadequate water intake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemale cats — Wider urethra allows bacteria to ascend more easily (UTI-associated struvite)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow struvite dissolves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Struvite is soluble in acidic urine — reducing urine pH below 6.5 causes existing struvite crystals to dissolve. This is the mechanism of dietary struvite dissolution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention diet acidifies urine to pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExisting struvite crystals dissolve in the acidic urine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolved minerals are excreted in the urine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crystal burden is progressively reduced over 4–12 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diet is continued to prevent recurrence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention Formula — Clinical Mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrine acidification — The primary dissolution mechanism:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention formula contains ingredients that acidify urine — reducing pH to the range where struvite dissolves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDL-methionine\u003c\/strong\u003e — An acidifying amino acid that is metabolized to sulfate, which is excreted in urine and reduces pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonium chloride\u003c\/strong\u003e — An acidifying salt that directly reduces urine pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControlled protein sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — Animal proteins produce acidic metabolites that contribute to urine acidification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe target urine pH for struvite dissolution is 6.0–6.5 — sufficiently acidic to dissolve struvite while avoiding the extreme acidification that promotes calcium oxalate formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium restriction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Magnesium is a structural component of struvite — restricting dietary magnesium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces the magnesium available for crystal formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces the magnesium concentration in urine — lowering the saturation index for struvite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports dissolution by reducing the mineral substrate that maintains crystal stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphorus restriction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Phosphate is a structural component of struvite — restricting dietary phosphorus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces the phosphate available for crystal formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces urinary phosphate concentration — lowering the struvite saturation index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium — The Hydration Driver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Controlled sodium inclusion encourages water intake — increasing urine volume and diluting mineral concentrations. Dilute urine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces the concentration of all crystal-forming minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreases urine flow — flushing the bladder more frequently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces the time minerals have to accumulate and crystallize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolution Timeline — Clinical Expectations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"distilled-scrollable-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeek\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected Progress\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrine pH begins to decrease; crystal formation stops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExisting small crystals begin to dissolve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignificant reduction in crystal burden; urinalysis shows improvement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete dissolution of struvite uroliths in most cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevention phase — continued diet maintains crystal-free status\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolution timeline varies based on urolith size, number, and individual cat response. Veterinary monitoring with urinalysis and imaging is recommended every 4 weeks during the dissolution phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolution \u0026amp; Prevention vs. WIB — Choosing the Right Urinary Formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The two Virbac HPM urinary formulas serve different clinical purposes — choosing the right formula requires understanding the cat's specific urinary history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"distilled-scrollable-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUrinary WIB\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolution \u0026amp; Prevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal target\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth struvite AND calcium oxalate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStruvite only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH target\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.2–6.8 (balanced)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.0–6.5 (more acidic)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium oxalate risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher (more acidic pH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnknown crystal type; mixed history; long-term prevention; calcium oxalate risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed struvite; active dissolution; struvite-only history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be used long-term\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDissolution phase → consider WIB for long-term prevention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed struvite\u003c\/strong\u003e → Start with Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention for active dissolution → Consider transitioning to WIB for long-term prevention after dissolution is confirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnknown crystal type\u003c\/strong\u003e → WIB (safer for unknown crystal history)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed calcium oxalate\u003c\/strong\u003e → WIB (Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention's acidification would worsen calcium oxalate risk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed struvite + calcium oxalate history\u003c\/strong\u003e → WIB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Dietary Dissolution Is Not Sufficient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dietary dissolution is effective for struvite crystals and small uroliths — but there are situations where veterinary intervention is required alongside or instead of dietary management:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrethral obstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e — A veterinary emergency requiring immediate catheterization — dietary management begins after obstruction is relieved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge uroliths\u003c\/strong\u003e — Very large struvite uroliths may require surgical removal or urohydropropulsion before dietary dissolution can complete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfection-associated struvite\u003c\/strong\u003e — If struvite is associated with a urinary tract infection, antibiotic treatment is required alongside dietary management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo improvement after 12 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e — If urinalysis and imaging show no improvement after 12 weeks of dietary dissolution, surgical intervention should be considered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitoring During Dissolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Veterinary monitoring is essential during the dissolution phase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrinalysis every 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Monitoring urine pH, crystal presence, and urine specific gravity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImaging every 4–8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Radiography or ultrasound to monitor urolith size reduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody condition monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ensuring adequate nutrition during the clinical diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Visual asset placement: flat-lay of the Virbac HPM Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention bag, or lifestyle photo of a comfortable cat using a litter box normally — communicating the urinary health restoration the clinical diet achieves.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specifications--feeding\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"distilled-scrollable-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirbac HPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCat Urology Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry cat food (kibble)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical Indication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruvite crystal dissolution; struvite prevention; struvite urolithiasis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrine acidification (pH 6.0–6.5), magnesium restriction, phosphorus restriction, hydration encouragement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete \u0026amp; balanced — adult cat maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult cats with confirmed struvite crystals or uroliths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance (Virbac)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"distilled-scrollable-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCat Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDaily Amount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40–50g per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50–60g per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–70g per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65–80g per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivide daily amount into 2–3 meals. Always provide multiple sources of fresh water. Feed ONLY this diet during the dissolution phase — no treats or other foods that could alter urine pH or mineral balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransition Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"distilled-scrollable-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrevious Food\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVirbac HPM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"distilled-content-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo treats during dissolution\u003c\/strong\u003e — Any food that alkalinizes urine or adds magnesium\/phosphorus can slow or prevent dissolution — feed only the Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention diet during the active dissolution phase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple fresh water sources\u003c\/strong\u003e — Water fountain strongly recommended — increased urine volume accelerates dissolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet food consideration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adding Toro soup treats or Sheba Premium wet food alongside the dry diet significantly increases moisture intake — discuss with your veterinarian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor litter box\u003c\/strong\u003e — Watch for signs of straining, blood in urine, or reduced urine output — these require immediate veterinary attention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale cats — emergency awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Straining without urine production is a veterinary emergency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransition to WIB after dissolution\u003c\/strong\u003e — Consider transitioning to Virbac HPM Urinary WIB for long-term prevention after dissolution is confirmed — the WIB's balanced pH is safer for long-term use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Complete Virbac HPM Urinary Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"distilled-scrollable-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIndication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH Target\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrystal Coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDissolution \u0026amp; Prevention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive struvite dissolution + prevention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.0–6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStruvite only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed struvite; active dissolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrinary WIB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term dual crystal prevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.2–6.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruvite + calcium oxalate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnknown crystal type; long-term prevention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"dissolve-prevent-restore--backed-by-petfastshop\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDissolve. Prevent. Restore. — Backed by petyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt petyard, Virbac HPM Cat Urology Dissolution \u0026amp; Prevention is the struvite-targeted clinical diet we recommend for cat owners whose cats have confirmed struvite crystals or uroliths — urine acidification to dissolve existing struvite, magnesium and phosphorus restriction to eliminate the crystal substrate, and hydration encouragement to flush the urinary tract. The dietary alternative to surgical urolith removal in most struvite cases. 1.5kg of Virbac's veterinary precision, delivered fast across Egypt from petyard. 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