Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Gastrointestinal Fiber Response Dry Cat Food, 8.8-lb bag
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Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Fiber Response is a high fiber cat food that is specially formulated with a blend of soluble and insoluble fibers to aid with intestinal movement for your cat’s GI upsets. Prebiotics help maintain the balance of good bacteria in the gut. A blend of dietary fibers supports healthy digestion for optimal stool quality. Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, from fish oil help nourish and soothe the GI tract. And the exclusive S/O Index supports urinary health by creating an environment unfavorable to crystal formation in the bladder.
Key Benefits- A veterinary-exclusive dry cat food for cats with long- or short-term digestive sensitivities.
- Promotes digestive health and optimal stool quality with highly digestible proteins and prebiotics.
- Formulated to help manage GI health and common gastrointestinal sensitivities.
- Enriched with a blend of soluble and insoluble fibers for healthy transit through the GI tract.
- Supports urinary health with the exclusive S/O Index, which creates an environment unfavorable to crystal formation in the bladder.
Veterinary Authorization
This item needs authorization from your veterinarian. Simply provide your pet and vet clinic information at Checkout and we'll follow up with your veterinarian to confirm. If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
Diet Transitioning
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
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Item Number48747
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Weight8.8 pounds
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LifestageAdult
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Food FormDry Food
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Special DietPea-Free, Veterinary Diet, Sensitive Digestion, With Grain
Brewers Rice, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn, Chicken Fat, Corn Gluten Meal, Wheat Gluten, Psyllium Seed Husk, Natural Flavors, Dried Chicory Root, Egg Product, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Dl-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Vegetable Oil, Salt, Taurine, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Vitamins [Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement], L-Lysine, Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Proteinate], Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), Rosemary Extract, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid.
Caloric Content3690 kcal/kg, 362 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
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| Crude Protein | 29.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 13.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 4.7% max |
| Moisture | 8.0% max |
| EPA + DHA | 0.18% min |
| Potassium | 0.6% min |
| Sodium | 0.28% min |
| Vitamin E | 330 IU/kg min |
| Ascorbic Acid | 160 mg/kg min |
| Weight | Underweight Daily Feeding (cup) | Ideal Weight Daily Feeding (cup) |
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| 4.4 lbs | 3/8 | 3/8 |
| 6.6 lbs | 1/2 | 3/8 |
| 8.8 lbs | 5/8 | 1/2 |
| 13 lbs | 7/8 | 3/4 |
| 17 lbs | 1 1/8 | 7/8 |
Feeding guidelines are general recommendations only. The amount of food required by your cat may vary above or below that listed in this feeding guide. In consultation with your veterinarian it is recommended that you weight your cat 4 - 6 weeks after starting a new diet in order to adjust food intake to maintain or achieve an optimal body weight and body condition score. Consult your veterinarian for specific feeding guidelines for your cat. This diet is formulated to be complete and balanced. It is unnecessary to feed leftover foods, kitchen scraps or additional supplements. It is recommended that your cat be fed 2 - 4 equal portions of the diet per day. Ensure fresh drinking water is available at all times. Store this product in a cool, dry place.
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. It is recommended to follow at least a 7-day transition plan before exclusively feeding your pet a new food. Cats will often refuse mixed diets, so we recommend adding the new food to a separate bowl from the old food. Start by mixing 75% of your pet's current diet with 25% of the new diet on Day 1 and Day 2. On Day 3 and Day 4, mix 50% of the current diet with 50% of the new diet. On Day 5 and Day 6, mix 25% of the current diet with 75% of the new diet. On Day 7, you can feed your pet the new food exclusively. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
| Transition Day | Current Diet | New Diet |
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| Days 1-2 | 75% | 25% |
| Days 3-4 | 50% | 50% |
| Days 5-6 | 25% | 75% |
| Day 7 | 0% | 100% |
Why should I buy veterinary diets from Chewy?
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- Search for the diet your veterinarian recommends and add it to your cart. You can purchase your veterinary diets along with any other items you need.
- At Checkout, you'll be asked for your pet's name and veterinary clinic information so we can confirm that the item is authorized by your veterinarian.
- Place your order and we'll take care of contacting your veterinarian. If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
If your clinic needs more information from you or recommends a different diet, we'll let you know immediately.
I have a copy of the authorization from my veterinarian. Can I send it to you?
Yes. If you have a paper copy of your veterinarian's authorization, you can upload a scan or photo to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to vetdiet@chewy.com.
Can I use a veterinarian's authorization if it was written by a veterinarian out of state? Yes. We accept valid authorizations from anywhere in the United States, Canada, and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico.
Why do I need a veterinarian's authorization?
Veterinary diets are formulated with the precise ingredients and nutrients needed to address specific medical issues. Because these diets are formulated for medical issues, veterinary authorization is needed to advise you on the best way to give them to your pet and to monitor your pet's health while they are on the diet.
Can someone else (such as a caretaker or family member) place an order for my pet?
Yes, but we'll need them to contact us and provide the full name of the pet's owner after the order is placed. This is so the veterinary clinic can locate your pet's records when we contact them. Email us at vetdiet@chewy.com or call us 24/7 at 1-800-672-4399.
Do authorizations expire?
Yes. Your veterinarian will tell us when your authorization expires and how many refills you have before they'd like you to check back in with them.
Can I set up automatic refills? Yes. Sign up for Autoship at Checkout and select how often you need refills. We'll automatically ship your veterinary diets for as long as your authorization allows. If you run out of refills or your authorization expires, we'll automatically contact your veterinarian for a new authorization.
What if I have more questions? How can I reach the veterinary diets team at Chewy?
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Customer Reviews
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Wow! My cats love this!
By CatMom on Dec 6, 2021
My 8 year old persian has high blood calcium levels (idiopathic Hypercalcemia). He failed on the prednisolone. that his internal medicine veterinarian put him on. The steroids really turned my sweet, loving, patient and easy going little boy into a mean, raging bully that would no longer interact with us but instead hid all around the house. He was irritable and picked fights with his brother. It was Jeckyl and Hyde! It broke my heart!! I weaned him off this awful medication and happened to see another veterinarian for an annual physical and vaccinations. She recommended this food as well as Royal Canin Satiety canned food. About 2 months after the diet change, not only was my sweet My 8 year old persian has high blood calcium levels (idiopathic Hypercalcemia). He failed on the prednisolone. that his internal medicine veterinarian put him on. The steroids really turned my sweet, loving, patient and easy going little boy into a mean, raging bully that would no longer interact with us but instead hid all around the house. He was irritable and picked fights with his brother. It was Jeckyl and Hyde! It broke my heart!! I weaned him off this awful medication and happened to see another veterinarian for an annual physical and vaccinations. She recommended this food as well as Royal Canin Satiety canned food. About 2 months after the diet change, not only was my sweet baby back to normal but his ionized blood calcium level went from 1.88 (Super high!) to 1.35 (IN THE NORMAL RANGE!!!). He loves both Royal Canin foods and has a healthy appetite. Because I leave dry food out for them to eat when they want, my younger persian eats this same high fiber diet. My boys are healthy and my home is a happy one again. I highly recommend this diet! My cats have only eaten Royal Canin food all their life. They actually have a nutritionist available for consultations. I trust this company and love their products! … more
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Good dry food for cats with gastro issues
By AlissaAshley on Jan 8, 2022
My vet put my cat on this food after he had a bout of constipation. He had a large amount of hard poop in him. After it was cleared out, they sent him home with this food and it seems to work well for him, we still give him miralax in his wet food daily and the combination of that and this dry food keeps him regular.
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Impressive
By carrie2cats on Dec 21, 2021
Both in the speed of it solving the problem and the amount/quality of stool produced. No more small, dry, hard to pass stools. No more yowling from constipation. Sorry I didn't consult with my vet sooner. As an added bonus, he asks for food every time I go in the kitchen...and even comes to find me if he needs a "snack."
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Love this food
By SusieQ on Jan 12, 2022
We bought this food because the vet recommended it for Smokey. It has really made a difference with the fiber in it. Smokey was getting very constipated, & this food with the fiber in it has really made a difference.
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We are feeling better
By Luluandbooboo on Nov 6, 2021
One of my girls was having a problem, She could not keep her food down, nor go to the bathroom in her litter box. A full day at the vet. The vet recommended this food. All is perfect. My little girl is 100% better with this food. She loves it and she is back to her old silly self. Thank you chewy for your helping me in getting this food for her. P.S. Luna thanks you also = ^ .. ^ =
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Yum Yum say my kitties
By BoogieOogieOogie on Oct 10, 2021
One of my cats suffers from constipation, so my vet put her on this diet. I was afraid my cat wouldn’t like it because she’s a fussy eater and a lot of times these expensive food are good for them but they don’t taste that great (or at least pets don’t like them much). That’s not the case with this one. Even my other cats that don’t need to eat this food gravitate towards it. It’s only available with a prescription but if your cat suffers from constipation you should ask you vet about it and give it a try.
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This food is working great for my cat!
By Diet on Sep 13, 2021
As a last resort (before considering surgery for mega colon) I decided to give this food a try at the recommendation of my vet. I was skeptical because I have used a wholistic approach over the past year, in addition I don’t believe in a dry food diet for a cat with constipation. But, my cat really likes it and it is actually working. He has had regular bowel movements since starting on it a month ago. As a caveat, he is still on meds, and we are giving him subcutaneous fluids at home, but none of that was working well before this food. So glad I tried it. Chewy was quick to fill the prescription and it came within a few days.
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Diabetic cat with constipation issues
By Ivan on Nov 11, 2021
My Vet recommended trying this problem for my diabetic cat with constipation issues as a result. So far so good been using this product for her daily in moderation for about 2 weeks and things are going like they should be.
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recommended by my vet
By tina on Sep 12, 2021
I have a 9 year old (short hair tabby ) stray . My vet thinks he is part maine coone, which are known to have constipation issues. He had a spinal injury which makes it even harder for him to pass a bowel. He got 3 enemas at the vet and this is the food he was put on. Right now with this mixed with giving him 2 doses of SMOOTH BM everyday he is passing poop normally now. I am taking off a star because this food is very expensive for a small bag, but it seems to last my cats longer than cheaper food. Also I noticed their poop smells less than normal. There are a lot of fillers in this food but its helped my kitty (:
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Very Effective
By SamW on Oct 19, 2021
I have a senior cat (17yrs old) that has thyroid disease & complications with constipation. On our second visit to the vet ER this food was prescribed. I wish I had known about it much sooner, it would have saved my kitty from unnecessary discomfort. It’s stupidly expensive, but it really works well.
