Royal Canin Urinary Low Purine is for the nutritional management of: Reduction of recurrence of metabolic uroliths (urate xanthine or cystine) Maintenance diet (particularly indicated in breeds with a high risk of metabolic uroliths e.g. Dalmatians) Nutritional support for dogs with leishmaniasis undergoing treatment with xanthine oxidase inhibitors (e.g. allopurinol) Royal Canin Urinary Low Purine Benefits: Low purine proteins (e.g. wheat flour & egg) combined with production of alkaline urine lead to a reduced risk of urate stones. A combination of moderate quantities of high quality proteins & restricted sodium levels reduces the risk of formation of cystine stones. High levels of biotin niacin & pantothenic acid combined with the zinc-linoleic acid complex reduce transepidermal water loss & support the skins barrier function. The synergistic antioxidant complex (vitamin E vitamin C taurine lutein) neutralises free radicalsand helps maintain health of DNA cells & the immune system. Click here to check your dog's body condition Veterinary diets are formulated for the nutritional support of dogs with specific clinical conditions & are recommended to be used under veterinary advice. For more information on feeding Urinary Low Purine to your dog please consult your veterinary surgeon.