Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Gastrointestinal Fiber Response Dry Cat Food, 8.8-lb bag

I gradually switched both of my "senior" cats to this cat food and have noticed a tremendous difference. As other reviewers comment, the size and quantity of their stools has doubled and although the consistency is somewhat on the "soft" side, I think it may resolve the issue one of my cats has with her glands and blockage. I have also noticed that her coat is much nicer and silky smooth and shiny. In addition, my other cat had a serious issue with vomiting and in the last 2 weeks, has only vomited once instead of almost daily. So far, so good! Just bought my second bag of this product.

One of my cats is very overweight (o.k., obese). I recently noticed his stools were getting smaller and he wasn't "going" as much. My vet said that all his belly fat was making it harder for him to defecate well and recommended the Gastro Fiber Response for cats. He said it would help with the stool and should also help him to lose some weight. I was willing to try it as this cat eats only dry, though I was nervous because he is very fussy. The good news is he LOVES it. Didn't have to mix it with his usual dry for very long (I still do though). My other cat, mainly a wet food eater, also really likes it! He always had very small skinny stools. The amazing thing is the difference in their stools One of my cats is very overweight (o.k., obese). I recently noticed his stools were getting smaller and he wasn't "going" as much. My vet said that all his belly fat was making it harder for him to defecate well and recommended the Gastro Fiber Response for cats. He said it would help with the stool and should also help him to lose some weight. I was willing to try it as this cat eats only dry, though I was nervous because he is very fussy. The good news is he LOVES it. Didn't have to mix it with his usual dry for very long (I still do though). My other cat, mainly a wet food eater, also really likes it! He always had very small skinny stools. The amazing thing is the difference in their stools with Gastro Fiber Response: both have large, well formed stools now. Which is great. Their digestion has improved immensely. … more

I have a cat that’s been getting randomly very sick often since I’ve had her. To the point she couldn’t even stand sometimes. Ran blood tests, scans, everything and couldn’t really figure out what’s wrong until we told the vet that since the visit she hasn’t pooped. The vets solved it and said she has digestion issues, specifically constipation issues. It gets her really sick to be that way. Who knew that would be what’s causing it. They recommended a diet switch to this. Since then she’s done amazing. She hasn’t been sick since, her energy levels are through the roof, she hasn’t thrown up near as much, and her coat has even gotten softer. I’m so glad I found something that finally works for I have a cat that’s been getting randomly very sick often since I’ve had her. To the point she couldn’t even stand sometimes. Ran blood tests, scans, everything and couldn’t really figure out what’s wrong until we told the vet that since the visit she hasn’t pooped. The vets solved it and said she has digestion issues, specifically constipation issues. It gets her really sick to be that way. Who knew that would be what’s causing it. They recommended a diet switch to this. Since then she’s done amazing. She hasn’t been sick since, her energy levels are through the roof, she hasn’t thrown up near as much, and her coat has even gotten softer. I’m so glad I found something that finally works for her. Would highly recommend for anyone’s cats who are having similar issues. … more

Our cat suffered a severe attack & afterwards has had to be on steroids for the rest of his life. It leaves him with severely soft stool. This food helps tremendously with this. I have always LOVED chewy & still do. However, our vet sells this same sized bag for $29.00 not $40 something. Disappointing. I will continue to support Chewy when possible due to their top notch customer service though!

This is a prescription food for cats with GI issues. It has the additional benefit of also protecting the kidneys. I have two cats, one with the two problems. Luckily, both cats like the food. Within a few days I noticed that this food is effectively relieving the constipation. It doesn’t cause diarrhea. I always enjoy ordering from Chewy. Customer service is awesome. I accidentally ordered dog food. I called and the order was fixed and delivered the next day!

I have 2 Siamese, Ragazza and Nefertiti. Ragazza had major problems with pooping. She wasn’t going in litter boxes. She would be straining every time. It was horrible. I brought her to her Veterinarian and they gave her several enemas and kept her overnight for several days. He put her on Cisapride, and mirolax and some prescription food. The food neither cat would eat. So after researching About the problem Ragazza had ( Nefertiti has it also just not as bad) I found this product. It has been a miracle worker on both my cats. There stool is the right on, I have become a cat stool expert. It has a soft leathery feel and is soft on the inside. Comes out in long tube shape not small hard rabbit I have 2 Siamese, Ragazza and Nefertiti. Ragazza had major problems with pooping. She wasn’t going in litter boxes. She would be straining every time. It was horrible. I brought her to her Veterinarian and they gave her several enemas and kept her overnight for several days. He put her on Cisapride, and mirolax and some prescription food. The food neither cat would eat. So after researching About the problem Ragazza had ( Nefertiti has it also just not as bad) I found this product. It has been a miracle worker on both my cats. There stool is the right on, I have become a cat stool expert. It has a soft leathery feel and is soft on the inside. Comes out in long tube shape not small hard rabbit like pebbles like before. All I can say is A+++. … more

I have a kitten who is prone to digestive issues like constipation. I noticed an immediate change in her digestion once she'd been prescribed this food (it requires a vet script.) Apparently it has a high fiber content that pulls more water into the stool to make it easier to pass. My cat has had no trouble since--there was an immediate change.

My vet just switched my 11 year old Maine Coon to this food, to help with her pancreatitis. She had been on another prescription brand for a couple years, but this is working better. She is a very picky eater, but liked it right away. It has been a few months and so far so good.

My vet recommended this food. So Pandora could shake some weight off. She is 8 yrs old & a indoor pet. She weights at 16.5 lbs. Her ideal weight should be 11 lbs.. I was hesitant to change her food type. She has always ate the Royal Canin urinary food. Vet wanted her to increase her fiber intake. The end results is: She likes the food! Her stools are hearty & not dried out. Before this change, she would labor to make bowel movement. Two weeks time, she is up & at it, not so lazy. I can tell she is thinner already!

Got this food to substitute the gastro high energy food. Needed something that wasn’t HE. My car immediately transitioned to this - a little vomiting but overall loves it and wants more. A little expensive but worth it keeping my cat’s stomach healthy.