Key takeaways
- Stone type determines strategy.
- Prescription diets require ongoing monitoring.
Disclaimer: Feline urinary disease requires veterinary diagnosis.
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2027-11-30
8 min read
PetMealPlanner Team
Urinary SO Diets for Cats: Struvite Crystals, pH, and Prescription Boundaries
‘SO’ diets are prescription tools for specific urinary conditions. Learn why they’re not interchangeable with ‘any urinary marketing food,’ and why diagnosis drives choice.
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