DL-Methionine

Product Description Description DL Methionine is most commonly used as a urinary acidifier for dogs and cats. me-thye-oh__-neen Benefits Used to acidify the urine. May reduce formation of certain urinary stones. Consult with your veterinarian for proper dosage and course of treatment. Safety Information Warnings Methionine is contraindicated in patients with severe renal or pancreatic disease. If used in patients with severe hepatic disease, methionine can cause increased production of mercaptan-like compounds and intensify the signs of hepatic encephalopathy or coma. Methionine should not be given to animals with preexisting acidosis (eg, diabetic ketoacidosis) or with oxalate or urate calculi. It is not recommended for use in kittens Precautions Use of methionine in combination with a urinary acidifying diet is not recommended. Food and Drug Interactions At recommended dosages, GI distress can occur; g