Oxbow Natural Science Urinary Support, 120 g (Pack of 1)

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Papain Unit – quantity of enzyme which will hydrolyze 1 mg of tyrosine in 60 minutes at pH 6.0 and 40°C.

Oxbow Natural Science Urinary Support – Petland Canada Oxbow Natural Science Urinary Support – Petland Canada

The urinary environment is also important to protect. Environmental factors within the urinary tract such as pH and microbial infections can have huge implications on urinary health. The pH of herbivores should be alkaline (pH 8-9) and acidifying diets, such as those with too much calcium, can lower pH and negatively impact urinary health. Due to the unique calcium metabolism of many small mammals, keeping an eye on dietary calcium can be important for urinary health, though is not always a contributing factor. Other extremely important factors to maintaining urinary health in all species are adequate water consumption which helps flush the urinary system and exercise to physically keep the urinary tract from settling and forming sludge/stones as well as limiting obesity. Alas, sometimes urinary issues still occur and supplementation can be useful. Ingredient Functionality

I Would like to know what everyone thinks of them, as people say 'you can never go wrong with oxbow' . It also has a high water level and low calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, which is ideal for stone-prone guinea pigs. It’s safe to feed this veggie a couple of times a week. Can Cranberries Prevent Bladder Stones in Guinea Pigs? Inactive Ingredients: Timothy Grass, Barley Flour, Oat Groat Flour, Cane Molasses, Flax Seed Meal, Guar Gum, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Rosemary Extract

Getting to Know Supplements: Natural Science Urinary Support

Adequate dietary calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. If your rabbit or guinea pig’s diet is deficient in calcium, the body will pull the calcium it needs from stores in the bones. When this happens, it makes bones weak and prone to fracture or break. Calcium is also required for strong, healthy teeth; if the diet contains too little calcium, the body will preferentially use that calcium for other physiological processes over tooth maintenance. This can cause the teeth to get weak and loosen or break. For rabbits and guinea pigs (whose teeth grow continuously throughout their lives) receiving adequate calcium via the diet is especially important.Also, ensure you’re feeding a high-quality timothy-based pellet, ideally with less than 0.6% calcium content. Avoid pellets containing high amounts of alfalfa. Some good brands are KMS Hayloft Timothy pellets, Small Pet Select, and Oxbow Cavy Cuisine. In Closing