Can feeding my cat grain-free food prevent urinary tract infections?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 8 years and 9 months old | 14 lbs
Does a grain-free diet reduce the chances of urinary tract disease in cats?
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Published on February 28th, 2019
Not necessarily. If Stewart has had a lot of UTIs in the past, I would consider putting him on cosequin for cats. This is a joint supplement but it also increases the mucous in the lining of the bladder acting as a natural anti-inflammatory. I would also consider talking to your vet about a prescription diet that is geared toward decreasing the frequency of UTIs. I really like science diet C/D Stress. I hope this helps!
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Published on June 1st, 2018
Yes, that’s a good option. I like Purina foods and my animals have done well on their foods. I’m glad you are being proactive in preventing a urinary problem. If you can prevent even one vet visit it will make up for the cost of the food. There is excellent research about urinary foods. They have been shown to be very effective and can be used lifelong for prevention. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Cora.
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