The pH level refers to the degree of acidity or alkalinity and can be measured using a pH scale. This scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 marking neutrality. As such, anything below 7 on the pH scale is considered acidic while anything over the 7 mark is deemed alkaline (or basic). Ideally, cat urine must have a pH level ranging between 6.2 and 6.4. CATWATER – Urinary Formula was especially created to fulfill specific cat needs by offering a lightly acidic water with a perfectly balanced pH between 6.2 and 6.4.
In comparison, the water we drink everyday normally has a pH ranging between 7.2 and 7.8, which is too alkaline for cat needs. On the other hand, distilled water from the supermarket has an average pH of 5.4 which is too acidic for cats. Remember that a pH level that is too high or too low in a cat’s urine can potentially lead to the formation of crystals and/or stones called struvite or calcium oxalate which can in turn be very painful for the animal.
With a pH between 6.2 and 6.4, CATWATER offers the ideal conditions to promote urinary health and minimize the risks of urinary problems in your cat.