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| dysuria, hematuria, pollakiuria, urethral obstruction, anorexia, and frequent visits to litter box. |
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| water intake, diet (pH lvls), illness and idiopathic diseases |
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| Dietary management; prescription diets that maintain urine pH and help dissolve crystals. Canned food is generally recommended. |
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| An animal that is overweight by 20% or more. |
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Definition
| Diabetes, hypertension, joint disorders, and back disorders. |
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| Specific foods, ingredients, proteins, or immunological disorders |
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Definition
| Feed high quality protein at reduced lvls, decrease intake of P and Na, increase lvls of K. |
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| Feed high quality protein at reduced lvls, decrease intake of Na, Cl, and P |
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Definition
| Diet specially formulated to prevent/reduce oral disease. |
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| Short-term use only. Usually used with puppies and kittens that cannot suckle a bottle. |
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| Through nose into stomach; used long-term |
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