Product Description

Product Overview

Büngener Tuna & Cranberry Urinary Support – 96g is a moisture-rich functional complementary treat for cats, formulated with 37% tuna, 4.5% cranberry powder, methionine, salmon oil, elm bark extract, FOS and MOS.

Part of the Büngener Essence Functional Treats range, this formula is specifically positioned for urinary-system nutritional support. Cranberry and added methionine are included as part of the formula's urinary-support approach, while the high moisture level helps increase dietary moisture intake.

The recipe also contains taurine, biotin, vitamin A, vitamin E, salmon oil, egg yolk powder and seaweed powder, along with the prebiotic ingredients FOS and MOS.

Each box contains 8 individually portioned sachets, providing a total net weight of 96g. The packaging displays pH 6.0.

Key Benefits

• Functional complementary treat for cats

• Specifically formulated for urinary support

• Contains 37% tuna

• Contains 4.5% cranberry powder

• Cranberry and methionine form part of the urinary-support formulation

• Contains methionine 5,000mg/kg

• High-moisture formula with 81.5% moisture

• Helps increase moisture intake alongside the main diet

• Contains salmon oil

• Contains egg yolk powder

• Includes elm bark extract 1%

• Contains devil's claw powder

• Includes FOS 0.5%

• Includes MOS 0.5%

• Contains taurine 3,000mg/kg

• Contains biotin

• Contains vitamin A and vitamin E

• Convenient individually portioned sachets

• 96g total pack

• 8 sachets

• Pack displays pH 6.0

Product Details

Brand: Büngener
Product Name: Tuna & Cranberry – Urinary Support
Range: Essence Functional Treats
Product Type: Functional Cat Treat
Pet Type: Cats
Food Form: Moist / Creamy Functional Treat
Main Protein: Tuna
Functional Positioning: Urinary Support
Pack Size: 96g
Pack Format: 8 Individual Sachets
Tuna: 37%
Cranberry Powder: 4.5%
Elm Bark Extract: 1%
FOS: 0.5%
MOS: 0.5%
Methionine: 5,000mg/kg
Taurine: 3,000mg/kg
Crude Protein: 11.9%
Crude Fat: 0.6%
Crude Fibre: 1.7%
Ash: 1.1%
Moisture: 81.5%
Pack Marking: pH 6.0

Ingredients

Tuna 37%, cranberry powder 4.5%, egg yolk powder, salmon oil, seaweed powder, elm bark extract 1%, devil's claw powder, fructo-oligosaccharides 0.5% and mannan oligosaccharides 0.5%.

Nutritional Additives

Per kg:

Analytical Constituents

Highlighted Functional Ingredients

Tuna: Makes up 37% of the recipe and is the principal animal-protein ingredient.

Cranberry: Included at 4.5% as part of the product's urinary-support formulation.

Methionine: Included at 5,000mg/kg and forms part of the formula's urine-pH management positioning.

High Moisture: With 81.5% moisture, the treat can contribute additional dietary moisture alongside the cat's regular food and water intake.

Elm Bark Extract: Included at 1% in the formulation.

Salmon Oil: Provides naturally occurring fatty acids as part of the overall nutritional formulation.

FOS & MOS: Included at 0.5% each as prebiotic ingredients supporting the intestinal microbial environment.

Taurine: Included at 3,000mg/kg and is an essential nutrient for cats.

Lactobacillus plantarum: Listed at 3%, but the ingredient information specifically describes it as sterilized. It therefore should not be marketed as a live probiotic culture.

Product color and packaging design may vary slightly from the images shown.

Feeding Guide

A specific daily serving quantity was not supplied for this product.

Feed according to the recommended amount printed on the current physical Büngener package.

Because this is a functional complementary treat, it should be offered alongside a complete and balanced main cat food rather than being used as the cat's sole source of nutrition.

For cats with diagnosed urinary problems, crystals, bladder stones or a prescription urinary diet, ask a veterinarian before adding complementary treats to the feeding plan.

Always keep fresh drinking water available.

Food Transition Guide

A complete food-transition schedule is generally not required because this is a complementary functional treat rather than a replacement diet.

When introducing it:

• Start with a small serving

• Observe your cat's acceptance and digestive tolerance

• Follow the serving instructions on the current physical pack

• Do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended amount

• Continue feeding a complete and balanced main diet

• Maintain unrestricted access to fresh drinking water

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Protect from direct sunlight and excessive heat

• Keep individual sachets sealed until required

• Follow the physical-pack instructions for opened sachets

• Do not use damaged, leaking or swollen sachets

• Check the expiry date and batch information before feeding

• Keep away from contamination

• Always provide clean, fresh drinking water

Safety Instructions

• Intended as a functional complementary cat treat

• Do not use as the sole source of nutrition

• Do not use the product as a replacement for veterinary treatment

• Cats with diagnosed urinary crystals, bladder stones, recurrent urinary problems or prescription diets should receive veterinary advice before use

• Difficulty urinating, repeated trips to the litter box, straining, blood in the urine or inability to pass urine requires prompt veterinary attention

• Follow the manufacturer's recommended serving amount

• Introduce gradually when feeding for the first time

• Stop feeding and seek professional advice if an unexpected reaction occurs

• Always keep fresh drinking water available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is Büngener Tuna & Cranberry Urinary Support?
It is a moisture-rich functional complementary cat treat formulated with tuna, cranberry, methionine and selected nutritional ingredients for urinary-system support.

Q What is the main ingredient?
The formula contains 37% tuna.

Q How much cranberry does it contain?
It contains 4.5% cranberry powder.

Q Why is cranberry included?
Cranberry is included as part of the product's nutritional formulation for urinary support.

Q Does it contain methionine?
Yes. The formula contains 5,000mg/kg methionine.

Q What is methionine used for in this formula?
Methionine is included as part of the product's urine-pH and urinary-support formulation.

Q Does this treat dissolve urinary stones?
The supplied product information promotes the formula for urinary support and refers to struvite management. However, urinary stones require veterinary diagnosis and treatment, and this complementary treat should not be presented as a substitute for a veterinary urinary diet or prescribed treatment.

Q Can I give this to a cat with urinary stones?
A cat with diagnosed urinary crystals or stones should be managed under veterinary guidance. Check with the veterinarian before adding this or any other complementary treat.

Q Does the product contain a lot of moisture?
Yes. It contains 81.5% moisture, which contributes additional dietary moisture.

Q Does it contain taurine?
Yes. Taurine is included at 3,000mg/kg.

Q Does it contain FOS?
Yes. It contains 0.5% fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS).

Q Does it contain MOS?
Yes. It contains 0.5% mannan oligosaccharides (MOS).

Q Why are FOS and MOS included?
They are prebiotic ingredients used to provide nutritional support for beneficial intestinal microorganisms.

Q Does it contain salmon oil?
Yes. Salmon oil is included in the ingredient list.

Q Does it contain elm bark extract?
Yes. The formula contains 1% elm bark extract.

Q What is the protein content?
The analytical constituents list 11.9% crude protein.

Q What is the fat content?
It contains 0.6% crude fat.

Q What is the moisture content?
The product contains 81.5% moisture.

Q How many sachets are in one box?
The box contains 8 individual sachets.

Q What is the total pack weight?
The total net weight is 96g.

Q What does pH 6.0 on the packaging mean?
The product packaging displays pH 6.0 as part of its urinary-support positioning. It should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every cat's urine will reach or remain at exactly pH 6.0.

Q Is this a complete cat food?
No. It should be treated as a functional complementary treat unless the current physical package states otherwise.

Q Does it contain live probiotics?
The formula lists Lactobacillus plantarum at 3%, but it is specifically described as sterilized, so it should not be advertised as containing live probiotic cultures.

Q When should I take my cat to a veterinarian for urinary symptoms?
Straining to urinate, frequent unsuccessful attempts to urinate, blood in the urine, pain or inability to pass urine requires veterinary attention rather than relying on a functional treat.