Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Ultamino Dry Cat Food, 5.5-lb bag

A couple of years ago we noticed our Devon Rex, Pele, looked uncomfortable. Normally fearless, happy, and bright-eyed, he began scowling at us and growling if the area near his behind was touched. We had noticed for a long while he had very loose stools, but stupidly thought nothing of it. When our other Devon, Randy, would initiate play, Pele would hiss and yowl, glare back at me, and scurry under the kitchen table where he would glower. Clearly he was in pain. We took him in and the vet expressed his anal glands. I heard my cat SCREAMING. I have heard horrible things, but this is something I never wanted to hear again. Our vet told us that Pele's wet stool was causing a major backup in his A couple of years ago we noticed our Devon Rex, Pele, looked uncomfortable. Normally fearless, happy, and bright-eyed, he began scowling at us and growling if the area near his behind was touched. We had noticed for a long while he had very loose stools, but stupidly thought nothing of it. When our other Devon, Randy, would initiate play, Pele would hiss and yowl, glare back at me, and scurry under the kitchen table where he would glower. Clearly he was in pain. We took him in and the vet expressed his anal glands. I heard my cat SCREAMING. I have heard horrible things, but this is something I never wanted to hear again. Our vet told us that Pele's wet stool was causing a major backup in his anal glands. That vet said to try probiotics and sent us on our way, telling us the anal-expressions were available without an appointment and were $25 each. Ugh. It took us a move to another state and a different vet to recommend this cat food. She said diagnostic testing was an option or this cat food was a possibility too. Seeing as we prefer a conservative approach, we elected to try this food first and then move onto tests is needed. Holy moly, this food WORKED. It worked!! Harder stools = happier kitty! There is a caviat: your kitty must never consume any other protein source, at least one that is not hydrolyzed. That is the only way this diet will work. Your cat can have all the grain-filled treats they want, but there must be NO protein in them. This food totally saved my guy's quality of life after considerable suffering. Please try to employ this food correctly. A!ways follow your vets advice. … more

My vet recommended this food and it has treated my cat’s allergies. When it was time to order more, the vet’s office encountered a back order. Chewy had my order to me in two days!

Skippy has EGC. At times, he develops indolent ulcers on mouth and lips, and EGC related granulomas on paws. With prednisolone and Ultamino, his issues clear up within days rather than months with immunosuppressive meds. Some complain about the aroma of the food, but it reminds me of soy sauce. Although it is pricey, this vet prescribed food has saved Skippy endless pain and suffering; well worth the price. Highly recommended. I am an RN who has learned along the way that it does not need to appeal to me, but do what it is supposed to do. Ultamino does just that!!

This isn't the best-smelling cat food I've ever bought, but after trying several diet changes to help an itchy cat, this was by far the most effective product. It took about 9 1/2 weeks for my kitty to stop over-grooming, but a few weeks later I have seen no missing fur or hot spots. Fortunately, my cat seems to like the food and I hope to try one of the RC prescription treats soon. Be advised that your cat should consume NOTHING else besides the veterinarian diet so that the food trial works correctly.

We had to change to Ultamino because our fur baby has a terrible bloody type Skin allergy to something ever 2-3 months. Pops up for no reason. So Dr changed to this dry food. My little guy had no problem changing. And it smells like maple syrup. To me anyway. Hope it works.

Merlin, my 15 year old Siamese boy, dislikes dry food. He walks up to a plate and buries the food with a digging gesture. Then he asks for wet food only. But Merlin has bad IBD and began to lose big patches of fur and develop sores in the bald spots on his chest. He is highly allergic to anything w/feathers - chicken, turkey, duck. He dislikes beef catfood. Would cook foods for him, but he needs feline nutrients. So I tried a little trick that works. I break up a very small amt. of over the counter treats that he loves but should not eat. I add it to a handful of dry Ultamino and run warm water over it. Then I hand feed it to Merlin who gobbles it up. If I try leaving on a plate in Merlin, my 15 year old Siamese boy, dislikes dry food. He walks up to a plate and buries the food with a digging gesture. Then he asks for wet food only. But Merlin has bad IBD and began to lose big patches of fur and develop sores in the bald spots on his chest. He is highly allergic to anything w/feathers - chicken, turkey, duck. He dislikes beef catfood. Would cook foods for him, but he needs feline nutrients. So I tried a little trick that works. I break up a very small amt. of over the counter treats that he loves but should not eat. I add it to a handful of dry Ultamino and run warm water over it. Then I hand feed it to Merlin who gobbles it up. If I try leaving on a plate in front of him, he ignores it entirely. Talk about a spoiled kid!! So far, so good. His neck/chest have not turned red again, and no sores. He also gets daily budesonide which helps his IBD … more

I was wondering if anyone here had a cat that has lymphoma cancer and if this would help when going through treatments there was no place to ask the question so I'm hoping other people read this thank you so much

My vet recommended and prescribed this so I feed it to my cat but personally I don’t see much nutritional value in it. I will continue feeding it to him if it will help his issues.

My vet recommended this food for digestive issues. Both of my 11 year old cats love the food. They had opposite issues. The food has cleared up my boy's IBD w/diarrhea AND my bobtail girl's constipation. Thank you Royal Canin!

This catfood has a strong ammonia smell. My cat won’t touch it. Do now I have a bag of catfood I can’t use!