Dechra takes on feline kidney health products

Animal health company Dechra has announced it has taken on distribution of two products to support kidney health in senior cats – Porus One and Add One.

Porus One contains renaltec, a selective absorber that soaks up precursors of uraemia toxins in the cat’s intestines that would ordinarily be removed or regulated by healthy kidneys.

An easy-to-administer powder, it can be taken daily and sprinkled over food, and is said to be well-accepted by cats because of its natural taste and smell.

Spheres

It contains a collection of miniature spheres covered in microscopic pores that pass harmlessly through a cat’s gut, bind to the toxins and is safely excreted through faeces.

Add One is a moist cat treat designed for senior cats, developed to encourage them to eat Porus One and is said to be useful for cats that prefer dry food.

Containing omega-3 and taurine, it is available in salmon and liver flavours.

Common

Sarah Musgrave, companion animal brand manager at Dechra, said: “Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common conditions affecting older cats and it is estimated that approximately 80% of cats aged 15 plus have the disease. [link to ref https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jvim.15808]

“Porus One, with the support of Add One, offers breakthrough daily kidney support for cats and is ideal for senior cats to support long-term kidney health.”

Further information is available on the Porus One website.