Brit GF Veterinary Diet Struvite Dog, 2 kg is a grain-free dietetic food from the Czech brand Brit for dissolving struvite stones and preventing their return. It works in three ways: very low magnesium (0.05%), urine acidification (0.8% L-methionine and calcium sulphate) and added salt (1.2% sodium) so the dog drinks more and urine becomes less concentrated. The base is yellow peas, eggs and hydrolysed turkey protein, with cranberry and sea buckthorn. Energy: 378 kcal per 100 g.
What it is and who makes it
Brit is a Czech brand with a Veterinary Diet range. Struvite is a urinary diet for dogs. Indications per the instructions: dissolving struvite stones, preventing recurrence, urinary tract diseases and bacterial urinary tract infections (alongside the treatment your vet prescribes).
Ingredients and analysis
Yellow peas (25%), eggs (12%), green peas (12%), hydrolysed turkey protein (11%), chicken fat (10%), buckwheat, apple pomace, sodium chloride (3%), salmon oil (3%), hydrolysed chicken liver (2%), minerals, seaweed (0.5%), calcium sulphate (0.4%, a urine acidifier), cranberry (0.3%), yeast extract, beta-glucans, fructo-oligosaccharides, yucca and sea buckthorn. It also contains the probiotic Enterococcus faecium.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 2.8% |
| Magnesium | 0.05% |
| Sodium | 1.2% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 0.6% / 0.4% |
| L-methionine | 0.8% |
| Omega-3 | 0.8% |
| Energy | 378 kcal per 100 g |
Pros
- Low magnesium. 0.05% means less building material for struvite.
- Urine acidification. L-methionine and calcium sulphate help dissolve stones.
- The dog drinks more. Salt increases water intake and dilutes urine.
- Moderate protein. 19% for a lighter load on the urinary tract.
- Cranberry, sea buckthorn and a probiotic. Support for the urinary tract and gut.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- Prescription only. Start with a urine test and stone type identification.
- Struvite only. Oxalate and other stones won't dissolve on this diet.
- High salt. With heart or kidney disease, discuss the choice with your vet.
- Contains chicken. Chicken fat and liver — note this with an allergy.
- Limited duration. A time-limited course, then the vet decides.
How long the course lasts
Per the instructions, the diet is fed for 5–12 weeks to dissolve struvite and up to 6 months to prevent new stones. Consult a vet before starting and before extending the course. Progress is checked with urine tests and ultrasound or X-ray; the vet decides when the stones are gone and what comes next. Feed dry or softened with warm water, with fresh water always available.
Why it must be the only food
The diet only works if the dog eats nothing else. Treats, table scraps and other foods change urine acidity and mineral intake, and the stones stop dissolving. If treats are a must, ask your vet what's allowed. More on switching in how to switch your pet to a new food, and a list of dangerous foods in what not to feed a dog.
Signs of urinary problems
The dog asks to go out often, urinates in small amounts, strains, has bloody or cloudy urine, or starts having accidents indoors. If the dog can't urinate at all, it's an emergency — see a vet immediately. Struvite is often linked to urinary infection, so the vet may also prescribe an antibiotic. Cats have their own diet: Brit VD Struvite Cat.
Water and walks
The more a dog drinks and the more often it urinates, the less time crystals have to grow. Put out several water bowls, change the water daily and offer a drink after walks. Take the dog out more often and don't make it hold on for long. Bowl options are in how to choose bowls for dogs and cats.
Who it suits
Adult dogs with struvite stones or sediment, urinary tract diseases and infections — as prescribed by a vet. Other therapeutic foods are in veterinary diets for dogs.
Verdict
Brit Veterinary Diet Struvite Dog is a grain-free diet with minimal magnesium, urine-acidifying additives and salt to boost drinking that helps dissolve struvite in 5–12 weeks and lowers the risk of new stones. It only works as the sole food and with regular test monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should Brit VD Struvite be fed?
5–12 weeks to dissolve stones and up to 6 months for prevention, as the vet decides.
Does it dissolve oxalates?
No, the diet targets struvite stones.
How much magnesium does it contain?
0.05%.
Why is there salt in the food?
So the dog drinks more and urine is less concentrated.
Can I give treats?
Better not, as they interfere with the diet. Only with your vet's approval.
Is it grain-free?
Yes, peas and buckwheat replace grains.
