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Is Purina One a good, affordable alternative for cat UTI food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 years and 11 months old | 12 lbs

Cannot afford prescription urinary diet for cat who has had 2 UTIs with blood and sediment in urine, but no crystals or stones so far. He was eating dog food and another vet thought the high protein was to blame. We have that under control and have him on the Hill's prescription urinary dry food, but won't be able to afford it. Is the Purina One Urinary Tract Health Formula a viable alternative? The levels of key nutrients are almost the same and the reviews are excellent.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 7th, 2016

Yes this is a vialble alternative. You will also need to make sure that your kitty drinks enough. Cats do not like to drink near their food , so if you put the water bowl at least 6 ft away from the food, he will likely drink more.

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