This guide is for cat owners whose felines require special dietary support for digestive health, or during recovery from illness. Royal Canin Veterinary Cat - Gastrointestinal dry food offers a highly digestible, high-energy formula to support gut health and promote nutritional recovery, allowing for smaller, easier-to-digest meals. However, it is a veterinary diet and should only be used under the guidance of a veterinarian.
High Energy Content: Provides sufficient energy even with smaller meal portions, reducing the workload on the digestive system.
Highly Digestible Ingredients: Contains selected, easily digestible proteins, rice, and fish oil to ensure maximum digestive security and optimal nutrient absorption.
Increased Electrolyte Content: Helps to balance out nutrient deficiencies and support recovery during episodes of vomiting or diarrhea.
Balanced Fiber Content (Prebiotics): Includes Fructo-Oligo-Saccharides (FOS) and Mannan-Oligo-Saccharides (MOS) to support a healthy gut microbiome and aid digestion.
High Palatability: Specially formulated to be appealing and well-accepted, even by cats with reduced appetites due to illness, encouraging spontaneous consumption.
S/O Index: Promotes a urinary environment unfavorable for the development of struvite and calcium oxalate crystals, supporting overall urinary tract health.
EPA/DHA: Contains Omega-3 long chain fatty acids (Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic acids) which contribute to the health of the digestive system.
Supports Digestive Health: Specifically designed to address acute absorption issues and promote gut recovery.
Aids Convalescence: High energy density and palatability are crucial for cats recovering from illness or surgery.
Nutrient Absorption: Easily digestible ingredients ensure cats can absorb essential nutrients effectively.
Appetite Stimulation: Irresistible flavor helps encourage eating in cats with reduced appetites.
Urinary Health Support: S/O index helps prevent common urinary stone formation.
Veterinary Prescription Recommended: Should be used under the supervision of a veterinarian, not as a general daily food.
Specific Purpose: Not intended for cats without digestive issues.
Supports Digestive Health: Specifically designed to address acute absorption issues and promote gut recovery.
Aids Convalescence: High energy density and palatability are crucial for cats recovering from illness or surgery.
Nutrient Absorption: Easily digestible ingredients ensure cats can absorb essential nutrients effectively.
Appetite Stimulation: Irresistible flavor helps encourage eating in cats with reduced appetites.
Urinary Health Support: S/O index helps prevent common urinary stone formation.
Veterinary Prescription Recommended: Should be used under the supervision of a veterinarian, not as a general daily food.
Specific Purpose: Not intended for cats without digestive issues.
Royal Canin Veterinary Cat - Gastrointestinal is engineered to provide targeted nutritional support for cats facing various digestive challenges. Its high energy density means a cat can receive all necessary calories from smaller meals, which is vital when their digestive system is compromised or they have a reduced appetite. For example, a cat suffering from acute diarrhea can benefit from the easily digestible ingredients that minimize digestive strain, while the increased electrolytes help to restore balance lost due to fluid loss.
During convalescence after an illness or surgery, a cat's appetite might be low. The high palatability of this food encourages eating, facilitating faster nutritional recovery and weight gain. The combination of highly digestible proteins, prebiotics, and essential fatty acids like EPA/DHA directly contributes to restoring a healthy intestinal lining and a balanced gut microbiome, crucial for long-term digestive well-being.
This diet is also suitable for managing conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), maldigestion, malabsorption, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), colitis, and gastritis, providing a consistent, supportive diet that helps alleviate symptoms and improve gut function. The S/O index adds an additional benefit, helping to prevent urinary stone formation, which can be a secondary concern for cats under stress or with compromised health. Always consult your veterinarian for specific feeding recommendations and duration.
This veterinary diet is intended for cats with specific digestive needs and should always be used under the guidance of a veterinarian. They will determine the appropriate feeding quantity and duration based on your cat's specific condition and weight.
Feeding Instructions:
Consult Your Vet: Always begin this diet after a proper diagnosis and recommendation from your veterinarian.
Transition Gradually: When switching to Royal Canin Veterinary Cat - Gastrointestinal, gradually introduce the new food over 5-7 days by mixing it with the old food, slowly increasing the proportion of the new diet.
Measure Accurately: Use a standard measuring cup or kitchen scale to ensure accurate portion sizes as recommended by your vet. Overfeeding can negate digestive benefits, while underfeeding can hinder recovery.
Provide Fresh Water: Always ensure your cat has access to fresh, clean drinking water.
Monitor Your Cat: Observe your cat's appetite, stool quality, and overall well-being. Report any concerns to your veterinarian.
Compatibility:
This dry food can be combined with Royal Canin Veterinary Cat - Gastrointestinal wet food variants if your vet recommends a mixed feeding approach.
It is formulated for adult cats. For puppies or specific conditions, other veterinary diets may be more appropriate.
Care & Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place: Keep the bag tightly sealed after each use to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.
Avoid direct sunlight: Store away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
Keep out of reach of pets: Ensure the bag is inaccessible to avoid accidental overconsumption.