Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs occur when bacteria attach and multiply along the urinary tract. 

Bacteria can enter the tract in a number of ways, the most common way being through the end of the urethra. Bacteria from faeces, the vagina or skin can spread via the urethra and ascend the urinary tract. A less common way for bacteria to enter the urinary tract is by travelling in the blood to areas such as the kidney or by veterinary intervention such as catheter placement.

CystoPro contains an active ingredient derived from cranberries, which works by reducing the ability of E.coli bacteria to infect a dog’s urinary tract. This active ingredient is a class of antioxidants called Proanthocyanidins (PACs).  CystoPro also contains probiotics, prebiotics and N-acetyl D-glucosamine.
 
CystoPro contains:

• Proanthocyanidins (Type A PACs)
  Proanthocyanidins are naturally occurring powerful antioxidants extracted from the North American cranberry.  Type A PACs have been shown to inhibit the ability of E.coli to attach to the urothelium, thereby preventing bacterial adherence, colonisation and infection.

• Probiotic
  The EU-registered strain Enterococcus faecium (NCIMB 10415) E1707 acts to reduce pathogenic bacteria within the gastrointestinal tract thereby reducing the risk of ascending UTIs of faecal origin.

•  Mannan-oligosaccharide
  Created from purified yeast cell walls, Mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS), binds E.coli and upregulates the innate immune system by attracting phagocytes to opsonise the bacteria. MOS is commonly used as a prebiotic to support intestinal microflora.

•  N-acetyl D-glucosamine
  N-acetyl D-glucosamine is a precursor to Chondroitin sulphate and Keratin sulphate which make up the Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer that lines and protects the sensitive bladder urothelium. A strong, resilient GAG layer prevents bacteria from adhering to the urothelial cells.

• Artificial Chicken Flavour
  To improve palatability and compliance.

CystoPro is available in boxes of 30 and 120 capsules.

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