This guide provides essential information for owners using Royal Canin Veterinary Gastrointestinal Dry Dog Food. Designed for dogs with digestive sensitivities or those recovering from illness, this specialized diet supports healthy digestion, a balanced gut microbiome, and can aid in healthy weight gain. However, it is crucial to consult your veterinarian before starting or extending the feeding period for this diet, as it is a therapeutic food.
Highly Digestible Formula: Contains easily digestible ingredients to minimize digestive workload and maximize nutrient absorption.
Optimal Fiber Balance: Includes both soluble and insoluble fibers, specifically prebiotics, to support healthy intestinal transit and contribute to a healthier gut microbiome.
High Energy Content: Provides concentrated energy, allowing for smaller meal portions that reduce strain on the digestive system while supporting healthy weight gain.
Increased Electrolyte Content: Helps to rebalance nutrient deficiencies that can occur with acute absorption issues.
Appetite-Boosting Recipe: Specially formulated to be palatable, encouraging intake even in dogs with reduced appetites.
Supports Gut Microbiome: Prebiotic fibers promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, contributing to overall digestive health.
Suitable for Convalescence: An energy- and nutrient-rich food beneficial for dogs recovering from operations or digestive tract illnesses.
Supports Digestive Health: Formulated to alleviate digestive sensitivities and improve nutrient absorption.
Aids Recovery: High energy and nutrient density are ideal for dogs recovering from illness or surgery.
Promotes Healthy Weight: Helps achieve healthy weight gain in dogs with poor appetite or malabsorption.
Boosts Appetite: Palatable recipe can encourage eating in dogs with reduced hunger.
Healthy Gut Microbiome: Prebiotics contribute to a balanced and healthy gut environment.
Requires Veterinary Oversight: This is a therapeutic diet; feeding must be done under veterinary guidance.
Not a General Maintenance Diet: Not intended for healthy dogs without specific digestive issues.
Regular Vet Check-ups Needed: Continued monitoring by a veterinarian is essential while on this diet.
Supports Digestive Health: Formulated to alleviate digestive sensitivities and improve nutrient absorption.
Aids Recovery: High energy and nutrient density are ideal for dogs recovering from illness or surgery.
Promotes Healthy Weight: Helps achieve healthy weight gain in dogs with poor appetite or malabsorption.
Boosts Appetite: Palatable recipe can encourage eating in dogs with reduced hunger.
Healthy Gut Microbiome: Prebiotics contribute to a balanced and healthy gut environment.
Requires Veterinary Oversight: This is a therapeutic diet; feeding must be done under veterinary guidance.
Not a General Maintenance Diet: Not intended for healthy dogs without specific digestive issues.
Regular Vet Check-ups Needed: Continued monitoring by a veterinarian is essential while on this diet.
Royal Canin Veterinary Gastrointestinal Dry Dog Food is designed to be a highly effective dietary management tool for specific digestive conditions. Its high digestibility means the nutrients are readily absorbed, helping to reduce the burden on an already compromised digestive system. The optimal balance of fibers, including prebiotics, helps to regulate intestinal transit and support the crucial gut microbiome, which plays a vital role in overall health.
For dogs recovering from surgery or illness, the high energy content is particularly beneficial. It allows smaller, more frequent meals to meet energy requirements without overwhelming the digestive tract. This feature is also critical for dogs struggling with weight loss due to malabsorption or reduced appetite. The palatable nature of the food helps ensure that even dogs feeling unwell are more likely to consume the necessary nutrients.
Examples of Use Cases:
Dogs experiencing acute or chronic diarrhea.
Pets recovering from gastrointestinal surgery.
Dogs with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) or other malabsorption issues.
Animals needing support for healthy weight gain due to illness or poor appetite.
Setup & Feeding:
Consult Your Vet: Always begin feeding this diet only after a recommendation and prescription from your veterinarian.
Transition Gradually: If transitioning from a different food, do so gradually over 7-10 days to avoid further digestive upset. Mix increasing amounts of Royal Canin Gastrointestinal with decreasing amounts of your dog's old food.
Follow Vet's Guidelines: Adhere strictly to the feeding amounts and duration recommended by your veterinarian. They will determine the appropriate portion size based on your dog's weight, condition, and energy needs.
Fresh Water: Always ensure your dog has access to fresh, clean drinking water.
Compatibility:
This dry food can be fed alone or mixed with its wet food counterpart, Royal Canin Veterinary Gastrointestinal Wet Food, if recommended by your vet to enhance palatability or for specific dietary needs.
Avoid mixing with other non-veterinary diets or supplements unless explicitly approved by your veterinarian, as this could dilute the therapeutic benefits.
Care & Storage:
Store the food in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
To maintain freshness, keep the bag tightly sealed after each use.
Check the 'best before' date on the packaging.
Regularly monitor your dog's health and digestive symptoms while on this diet. Schedule regular check-ups with your veterinarian as advised to assess progress and adjust the feeding plan if necessary.