The cause of struvite crystals in cats is most often the result of eating dry cat food. Due to the lack of moisture in the diet, the urine becomes too concentrated and highly alkaline. Most often, dry commercial cat foods contribute to the development of struvite crystals. read more
He is now eating the regular commercial food either Purina One or Nutro Max Cat like my other cats eat and canned Fancy Feast Grilled Tuna, Salmon or the Shrimp and Salmon mix. The only other foods he'll eat is mom's cooked or baked chicken breast (without the skin). read more
Cats that are routinely fed a diet of dry food are particularly at risk for struvite crystals. Dry cat food provides very little moisture in their diet & can make their urine too concentrated, making it difficult for them to pass the crystals. read more