Urinary Support for Dogs

Naturally nurtures and cares for the whole of your dog's urinary system

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is painful for humans and dogs alike. The aching, urgent feeling of needing to go right now and then only dribbling out a tiny bit of urine can be incredibly uncomfortable and can lead to serious medical problems if left untreated.

maxxiUtract urinary support for dogs helps you to care for your dog’s urinary health. The carefully selected active ingredients support both the urinary tract and bladder function, allowing your dog to happily carry on with their vital basic needs.

Treating urinary tract infection in dogs is important

Urinary tract infections and urinary tract stones are unfortunately common in dogs.

It is important to see a Vet if you suspect your dog may be having any urinary issues. The Vet will run the necessary tests and decide on a treatment, most likely antibiotics if the diagnosis is UTI (the current standard of care for uncomplicated UTI in dogs).

Antibiotics tend to be an effective way of treating urinary tract infection in dogs. However, UTI frequently recurs. Because of the risk of developing antibiotic-resistant bacteria, it is very important to try to prevent the recurrence of UTI in dogs. maxxiUtract can help you with exactly that.

Preventing recurrence of UTI is just as important

Dogs with a predisposition to UTI require continued vigilance to prevent recurrence.

The carefully chosen natural ingredients in maxxiUtract nurture and support the urinary tract tissues and have a soothing effect on the urinary tract. They also have a diuretic effect and may help to reduce the risk of urinary tract infection in dogs. Last but not least they are an effective natural way of preventing UTI recurrence.

maxxiUtract is also high in antioxidants which help to neutralise free radicals and has anti-inflammatory properties that aid with existing urinary tract inflammation. While healthy urination helps with bladder control and incontinence.

Optimum support for your dog's urinary tract and bladder health

Urinary health is about much more than just UTI. There are many problems that can affect a dog’s lower urinary system. Incontinence, bladder stones or crystals in the urine, bacterial infections, trauma or even obstruction of the urethra, the tube that allows urine to pass from the bladder to the outside of the body, can occur (WebMD).

maxxiUtract cares for your dog’s urinary, bladder and kidney health by supporting and strengthening the whole of the urinary system. Which can help your dog to recover more quickly from many urinary and bladder health issues.

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We have all been there, stopping every few minutes and waiting patiently while our dog goes on with the important business of “pee-mailing”. Sometimes we get impatient, but never did we imagine that the day might come that we would miss this ritual. A urinary tract infection (UTI) makes urination painful for our dogs and you want to do everything you can to prevent your dog getting it. maxxiUtract urinary support for dogs can help you with exactly that

Because it's all about the ingredients...

What is D-Mannose?

D-mannose is a type of sugar that is related to glucose. Both are simple sugars (consist of just one molecule of sugar) and both occur naturally in the body but are also found in some plants in the form of starch.

How Does D-Mannose Work for Dogs?
D-mannose has been used to treat and prevent urinary tract infection (UTI) in dogs. Evidence though remains divided as to how effective it is in treating UTI versus preventing its recurrence.

UTI in dogs is believed to be caused by the E. coli bacteria in the vast majority of cases. Once these bacteria enter the urinary tract, they latch on to cells, grow, and cause infection.

Research suggests that D-mannose can stop the bacteria from sticking to the bladder walls and stick to the sugar instead. This means the bacteria leaves the body through the urine. Fewer bacteria in the bladder lower the risk of a urinary tract infection.

This supports the theory that D-mannose may be effective in preventing UTI recurrence in dogs.

Benefits or Dogs

May reduce the risk of urinary tract infection in dogs
D-mannose for dogs can help prevent UTI recurrence

Studies

There are some studies on humans available that confirm that D-mannose supplementation can be beneficial for urinary tract health.

This study found that D-mannose may be useful for the prevention of recurrent UTI (Wiley Online Library).

While a pilot study concluded that the “results of this study suggest that D-mannose can be an effective aid in acute cystitis management and also a successful prophylactic agent in a selected population” (European Review).

So, whilst studies done so far have been promising, more research is needed to confirm the results.

What is Cranberry Berry Extract?

Cranberry is a type of evergreen shrub and cranberry berry extract is produced from the berry fruit. Cranberry extract offers a host of antioxidants and nutrients that can help fight infections and boost overall health.

How Does Cranberry Berry Extract Work for Dogs?
Cranberry is most commonly used for the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections. However, cranberry extract may also help to boost immunity, lower blood sugar and support heart and gum health.

Cranberry berry extract is believed to work for UTI in a similar way to D-mannose by keeping bacteria from sticking to the cells that line the urinary tract where they can multiply. It though does not seem to have the ability to release bacteria which are already stuck to the cells. This may explain why cranberry is possibly effective in preventing urinary tract infections, but possibly ineffective in treating them (WebMD).

Some users have reported better results when combining cranberry extract and D-mannose (which maxxiUtract does).

Benefits for Dogs

May reduce the risk of UTI and help prevent recurrence
High levels of antioxidants which help neutralise free radicals that are linked to many chronic health problems
Cranberry for dogs offers various other potential health benefits, including better blood sugar control, healthier teeth and gums, improved immunity and reduced risk of heart problems

Studies

As with D-mannose, evidence remains split as to how effective cranberry extract is in treating UTI versus preventing its recurrence. It is generally agreed that it can help to prevent UTI, as this study suggests.

“Oral administration of cranberry extract prevented development of a UTI and prevented E. coli adherence to MDCK [canine kidney] cells, which may indicate it has benefit for preventing UTIs in dogs”.

So cranberry extract appears to be as effective as or more effective than short-term antimicrobial treatment in preventing E. coli-related urinary tract infections in dogs (and without the side effects).

It is currently not recommended to use cranberry products alone to treat UTI as they have not been proven to be statistically superior to antibiotics for treating UTI. They have though neither been proven to be statistically inferior to antibiotics for treating UTI.

Additionally, although E. coli is the most common type of bacteria that causes UTI in dogs and cats, it is not the only type of bacteria that can cause urinary tract infection. So far scientific studies have shown the benefits of cranberries to be limited in preventing UTI caused by the e-coli bacteria. Which is why urine testing (for bacterial cultures) is recommended for pets suffering from chronic UTI.

There are then a number of studies that suggest that cranberry berry extract has various other health benefits (Healthline).

What is Pumpkin Extract?

Pumpkin is a pumpkin plant and its seed and oils have been used in traditional medicine to support urinary health. Pumpkin extract is made from the pumpkin seeds.

How Does Pumpkin Extract Work for Dogs?
Pumpkin seeds are high in essential fatty acids and antioxidants. They are believed to support urinary health and are often used for urinary incontinence.

“European literature cites pumpkin seeds as an effective treatment for urinary problems as far back as the 1500’s. Native American Indians used pumpkin seed for urinary disorders. Also, German health authorities have approved pumpkin seeds as a treatment for irritable bladder and urinary symptoms related to prostate enlargement” (Mark Stengler NMD)

Pumpkin seeds also contain cucurbitacin, a biochemical compound that is thought to have some activity against intestinal parasites, i.e. so may have a mild protective effect against gastrointestinal parasites.

Benefits for Dogs

Can help with urinary incontinence
Supports urinary health and has a diuretic effect
Can help with keeping gastrointestinal parasites at bay
High in antioxidants that help neutralise free radicals

Studies

Specific research on pumpkin extract’s usefulness for dogs is lacking. However, anecdotal evidence and a few studies published in human medical literature support the use of pumpkin seed to help relieve some types of urinary incontinence.

What is Silica?

Silica (a.k.a. silicon dioxide) is a mineral that is often overlooked (some call it the forgotten nutrient). Silica is a natural compound made of two of the earth’s most abundant materials: silicon and oxygen. Which means you find silica everywhere, in rocks, plants, food, medicine, cosmetics, and in the body.

Silica used in the food and beverage industry is safe to take orally. Silica that is consumed through the diet does not accumulate in the body, i.e. it is flushed out by the kidneys.

Benefits for Dogs

Supports urinary tract tissue health and strength
Can have a soothing effect on the urinary tract
Supports kidney health and function

Studies

The exact role of silica for health is still not fully understood yet compelling data suggest that silica is essential for health. It is now considered one of the top 12 elements necessary for life. Silica improves tissue integrity and can help in strengthening the urinary tract tissues. It can have a soothing effect on the urinary tract and aids the body to utilize cooper which is anti-inflammatory. Silica helps to metabolise calcium and can also prevent the formation of kidney stones and help dissolve them once they are formed. Silica is also good for bone health, skin, hair and nails amongst other things.

What is Cornsilk?

Cornsilk is the long shiny fibres at the top of corn which contain proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Cornsilk also contains chemicals which works like water pills (diuretics), and it may alter blood sugar levels and help reduce inflammation (WebMD).

Cornsilk has traditionally been used in medicine for various health conditions, e.g. bladder infections, inflammation of the urinary system, leaky bladder, inflammation of the prostate and kidney stones.

How Does Cornsilk Work for Dogs?
The primary therapeutic use for corn silk in dogs relates directly to the urinary tract as it is a natural diuretic which is effective in soothing inflammation and irritation in the bladder.

Cornsilk supports the urinary tract by strengthening the mucosal glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layers, i.e. the special layers that protect the bladder lining (epithelium). As a diuretic, cornsilk helps the body get rid of excessive fluids and therefore increase the excretion of urine. While the anti-inflammatory properties aid with the existing urinary tract inflammation.

Benefits for Dogs

Supports urinary health by “coating” the urinary tract lining
Potent diuretic agent (helps flush out excess water and waste from the body)
Has anti-inflammatory properties

Studies

Various studies on humans have indicated that magnesium may boost exercise performance, e.g. this one which shows how magnesium enhances exercise performance via increasing glucose availability in the blood, muscle, and brain during exercise (NCBI 2014).

Several studies have examined associations between magnesium intake and heart disease in humans. Results have been promising but large, well-designed clinical trials are needed to better understand the contributions of magnesium to heart health and the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (National Institute of Health)

What is Magnesium?

Magnesium is a mineral and it is crucial to the body’s function. Every cell in the body contains magnesium and needs it to function properly. Magnesium citrate is magnesium bound to citrate salt. This makes the magnesium more easily absorbed by the body and is therefore the preferred form of magnesium used in supplements.

How Does Magnesium Work for Dogs?
Magnesium helps to keep blood pressure normal, bones strong, and the heart rhythm steady (WebMD).

Magnesium also supports urinary tract health and can help improve occasional incontinence by reducing bladder muscle spasms and enabling the bladder to fully empty upon urination (NCBI 2014)

Benefits for Dogs

Supports healthy urination
Can help with incontinence and bladder control
Offers other additional health benefits

Studies

Various studies have supported additional health benefits of magnesium supplementation.

What is Pyridoxine?

Pyridoxine (a.k.a. vitamin B6) is one of eight B vitamins. It is required for the proper function of sugars, fats, and proteins in the body. It is important for normal brain development and for keeping the nervous system and immune system healthy.

Benefits for Dogs

Supports the immune system and bladder function

Studies

Pyridoxine is used for various health issues, including to support the immune system and to help with bladder infections and kidney stones (WebMD)

What is Riboflavin?

Riboflavin (a.k.a. vitamin B2) is required for the proper development of many things in the body including the skin, lining of the digestive tract, blood cells and brain function.

Vitamin B2 is a water-soluble vitamin that is flushed out of the body daily, meaning it must be restored each day.

Benefits for Dogs

Reduces the risk of vitamin B2 deficiency

How Does it work?

If there is a vitamin that should never lack in your dog’s diet, it is riboflavin. It is readily found in most dog food / diets so normally dogs get enough of this important vitamin. Frequent urination however can deplete the amount of riboflavin in the body so dogs with urinary health problems can benefit from riboflavin supplementation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No supplement can treat a urinary tract infection in dogs. If you suspect that your dog has a UTI then you need to see a Vet. The Vet will run the necessary tests and decide on a treatment, most likely antibiotics if the diagnosis is UTI (the current standard of care for uncomplicated UTI in dogs).

Antibiotics tend to be an effective way of treating urinary tract infections. maxxiUtract urinary support for dogs can however aid and speed up the recovery from UTI.

What’s more, canine UTI frequently recurs. Because of the risk of developing antibiotic-resistant bacteria, it is very important to try to prevent the recurrence of UTI in dogs. maxxiUtract can help you with exactly that.

UTI in dogs is believed to be caused by the E. coli bacteria in the vast majority of cases. Once these bacteria enter the urinary tract, they latch on to cells, grow, and cause infection.

There are ingredients in maxxiUtract (D-mannose and Cranberry berry extract) that research suggests can stop the bacteria from sticking to the bladder walls and stick to the sugar instead. This means the bacteria leaves the body through the urine. Fewer bacteria in the bladder lower the risk of a urinary tract infection.

We always recommend starting slowly with any new supplement and gradually increasing the amount given. This allows your dog to get used to the new ingredients, both the taste and texture, and helps to minimise the risk of any potential stomach upset.

The recommended maintenance dosage is shown on the back of the label. If you are using maxxiUtract for a specific health condition (e.g. to help your dog to recover quicker from UTI), then you may want to increase the dosage while getting the condition under control. The recommended saturation dosage is double the maintenance amount.

You can reduce the dosage to the maintenance dosage once the condition has improved. This is one of the many benefits of powder formulation. It is easy to adjust the dosage in line with your dog’s needs over time.

It is recommended to divide the daily dosage between two servings as this maximises the absorption of all the ingredients. If you only feed your dog once a day, then you may want to introduce a daily treat time with maxxiUtract for the second serving.

Yes, you can. maxxiUtract is a powder which can easily be mixed with any type of food.

The easiest way to administer maxxiUtract is to mix it in with your dog’s food. maxxiUtract does not contain any artificial flavours, colours, preservatives or binders. It has a natural flavour and the vast majority of dogs happily eat their food when maxxiUtract has been added to it.

However, there are always exceptions. If your dog is not accepting maxxiUtract for some reason, please contact us directly and we will offer you some additional tips and support. If we cannot together get your dog to happily accept his new supplement, we will fully refund you.

Because no matter how effective maxxiUtract is, it will not work if the dog is not taking it. Fortunately, when we have had the opportunity to work with the owners, we have in most cases been successful in getting the dogs to accept their supplements. Which is exactly what we both want. For your dog to feel better with the help of our product.

maxxiUtract urinary support for dogs should be stored in a cool and dry place. We recommend refrigerating it after opening. This is strictly not necessary but it helps to keep the ingredients fresh and ensure these conditions are met.

We do not accept any manufacturing batch unless it conforms to all product specifications.

The Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document issued by Quality Assurance which confirms that the product meets its product specification. It contains the actual results obtained from testing performed as part of the quality control of every individual batch of a product.

If you would like to see the Certificate of Analysis for your production batch of maxxiUtract just e-mail us the LOT number (on the bottom of your container) and we will e-mail you a copy.

The best by date is printed on the bottom of the container.

Yes, maxxiUtract contains only NON-GMO pharmaceutical human grade ingredients tested for potency and purity. maxxiUtract also does NOT contain any artificial flavours, colours, preservatives or binders.

Yes, you can. We actually do offer special maxxiUtract for cats. The formulation is the same, the container and the scoop size is however smaller, i.e. more suitable for cat sizes.

Yes, you can. Probiotics are actually often recommended to help prevent recurring UTI. This is because probiotics can help by displacing the bacteria causing the infection and enhancing the immune system’s response to infection-causing bacteria.

Infection occurs when bad bacteria gets into an already sore urinary tract lining. Providing your pet with probiotics (healthy bacteria) will help to crowd out the pathogenic strains. Probiotics also produce short chain fatty acids that discourage the growth of bad bacteria.

It is however important to choose the right probiotics. Not all probiotics survive the harsh environment within dogs’ stomachs and therefore will not make it to the gastrointestinal tract where they are needed.

Yes. We though always recommend discussing the use of any supplement with your Vet.

maxxiUtract urinary support for dogs is manufactured in USA in a GMP and NASC (National Animal Supplement Council) certified manufacturing facility.