Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Gastrointestinal Fiber Response Dry Cat Food, 8.8-lb bag
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Keep your favorite feline happy and healthy with the precisely formulated nutrition of Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Gastrointestinal Fiber Response Dry Cat Food. Created specifically to provide dietary support for cats with digestive health concerns or food sensitivities, this dry cat food also has the added benefit of being highly digestible and palatable, helping adult cats to enjoy mealtimes and get the nutrients that they need to thrive. Formulated by veterinarians to encourage regular elimination and robust digestion, this prescription kibble also provides the complete and balanced nutrition that cats need by providing the ideal mix of essential nutrients.
Key Benefits- Specifically formulated prescription diet helps cats with digestion issues or food allergies achieve optimal health.
- Provides complete and balanced feline nutrition with the ideal mix of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients.
- Contains the ideal combination of highly digestible proteins, prebiotics, and EPA and DHA to help support digestion.
- Optimal blend of insoluble and soluble fiber supports healthy digestive transit and maintains intestinal health.
- Promotes a healthy urinary system with Royal Canin Urinary S/O Index® to prevent the formation of harmful crystals.
This product requires a veterinary prescription. Simply provide your vet's information during checkout and we'll follow up to confirm the prescription, or email a copy of your prescription to rx@chewy.com and we'll get your order out right away.
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Item Number48747
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Weight8.8 pounds
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Brand
Royal Canin
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Food Form
Dry Food
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Lifestage
Adult
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Made in
United States
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Special Diet
Sensitive Digestion, Prescription Food
Chicken By-Product Meal, Chicken Fat, Brown Rice, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Wheat Gluten, Powdered Cellulose, Natural Flavors, Egg Product, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Grain Distillers Dried Yeast, Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Bisulfate, Dl-Methionine, Psyllium Seed Husk, Salt, Fructooligosaccharides, Monosodium Phosphate, Vegetable Oil, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Taurine, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Magnesium Oxide, Vitamins [Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Biotin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement], Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Proteinate], Rosemary Extract, Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid.
Caloric Content3,687 kcal/kg, 361 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 29.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 13.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 4.7% max |
| Moisture | 8.0% max |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.18% min |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.08% min |
| Weight | Tendency to become Overweight Daily Feeding (cup) | Ideal Weight Daily Feeding (cup) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 lbs | 1/4 | 3/8 |
| 5.5 lbs | 3/8 | 3/8 |
| 6.6 lbs | 3/8 | 1/2 |
| 7.7 lbs | 3/8 | 1/2 |
| 8.8 lbs | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| 9.9 lbs | 1/2 | 5/8 |
| 11 lbs | 1/2 | 5/8 |
| 13.2 lbs | 5/8 | 3/4 |
| 15.4 lbs | 5/8 | 7/8 |
| 17.6 lbs | 3/4 | 7/8 |
| 19.8 lbs | 3/4 | 1 |
| 22 lbs | 7/8 | 1 |
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.
We recommend at least a 7 day transition before you begin feeding the new food exclusively. Start by mixing 75% of the old diet with 25% of the new diet on Day 1 and Day 2. On Day 3 and Day 4, mix 50% of the old diet with 50% of the new diet. On Day 5 and Day 6, mix 25% of the old diet with 75% of the new diet. On the 7th day, you can feed the new food exclusively. This allows your pet’s digestive system to smoothly adapt to the new food.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Royal Canin diets preserved?
All of our dry diets are preserved naturally with mixed tocopherols, citric acid, and rosemary extract. Our canned diets are naturally preserved and sterilized during the cooking and canning process.
Where do the ingredients in Royal Canin diets come from?
We select our ingredients based on multiple factors, including the supplier’s compliance with our quality and food safety requirements, consistent availability, and on the nutrients required to meet the dietary needs of the pet.Royal Canin is making strides towards sustainability by attempting to obtain sources of raw materials as close to each manufacturing facility as possible. In some cases, we use international suppliers, because only those suppliers can offer raw materials that comply with our quality and food safety standards.
Why do some Royal Canin diets contain by-products?
Royal Canin chooses ingredients because they deliver high-quality nutrients that support our customized pet food formulas. Using chicken by-product meal instead of chicken meal for example will allow Royal Canin to maintain its highly customized nutrient standards while achieving a more secure and sustainable supply.
Why do some Royal Canin diets contain grains?
Grains can be a healthy part of any cat or dog’s diet. As always, we focus on the nutrients each ingredient provides and grains can provide many important nutrients.
How do you ensure Royal Canin diets are safe for my pet?
Our Quality and Food Safety systems are state-of-the-art and we continue to invest heavily in new technology to make sure they remain that way.* We put our suppliers through a rigorous selection process that doesn’t end with our first purchase.* We monitor every load delivered to our plants to verify the safety and quality of the ingredients we use to make pet food.* We perform tests on finished pet foods before they are shipped to our customers.* We manufacture every pet food we sell, in plants that we own; our plants are ISO 9001:2008 certified for Quality Management and ISO 22000 certified for Food Safety.
How do I know which Royal Canin diet is right for my pet?
Based on size, age, lifestyle, and breed, each cat or dog has unique nutritional needs. For healthy pets, use our Product Selector to find the right diet for your cat or dog.If your pet is experiencing health issues, please refer to your veterinarian for more information. Your veterinarian will consider multiple factors when recommending an appropriate diet.
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By DoctorK on Jun 10, 2018
I have owned a rescue cat named Siri since 2009. She was adopted as an adult and over time, it was discovered that she was likely hit by a car before being picked up by the shelter. Massive damage had occurred to her left rear leg and pelvis, shortening and warping the bones in the leg and pelvis and creating a narrow pelvic canal. This narrowing caused a serious problem when she began to get constipated to the point of requiring de-obstipation under anesthesia twice. The constipation also led to inappropriate urination due to straining and behavioral issues. I was at my wit's end, having tried a large range of ideas to help her (she won't eat canned food unfortunately) over a couple of years I have owned a rescue cat named Siri since 2009. She was adopted as an adult and over time, it was discovered that she was likely hit by a car before being picked up by the shelter. Massive damage had occurred to her left rear leg and pelvis, shortening and warping the bones in the leg and pelvis and creating a narrow pelvic canal. This narrowing caused a serious problem when she began to get constipated to the point of requiring de-obstipation under anesthesia twice. The constipation also led to inappropriate urination due to straining and behavioral issues. I was at my wit's end, having tried a large range of ideas to help her (she won't eat canned food unfortunately) over a couple of years. This food was suggested to me, and in combination with Miralax daily, she has been regular since 2014. I am incredibly grateful for this food and will stick with it for the long haul, for Siri's sake. She's the coolest cat and I want her to enjoy her life to the max! Bonus of this food is that it must be really palatable, as it seems to be the most popular food in my household of cats and was even used to encourage a very ill cat to eat when all else failed, including canned food and chicken. … more
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By Carol on May 12, 2018
Cat has been on thyroid nedication and is now 19 and nothing helps. I have stuck with this food feeling it was best along with the lifelong wet fiid Fancy Feast. No cat I have lived with for over 15 years will touch any RX wet food (and I won’t starve a cat to try and solve a diarrhea problem). My cat has gine thru Forte Flora, other probiotics, B12 shots and now it is so bad he is pulling his hair out. I will be switching to Hills Digestive Care because frankly it cannot be mych wirse. I go thru 5 dog training pads a day, cat is miserable and vet us slso frustrated. Wish Royal Canin would take this last bag back.
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By FierySpirit on Apr 27, 2018
Max is an older, overweight cat I'm fostering until I can find him his forever home. He gets severely constipated, so his vet prescribed this food. It's not cheap food, so I was delighted to find Chewy carried it and for far, far cheaper than anywhere else and ships it right to my door. Max isn't thrilled with this food (I think it's the taste), but he eats it, and he's only slightly constipated now instead of backed up and blocked. This food does what it's supposed to, hence the four stars. It's probably just Max's personal taste, but I docked a star because he doesn't enjoy eating it.
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By dontbullymybreed on May 31, 2018
I have 2 cats and this saved them both. Both developed IG issues. One resulted in IG Lymphoma and had to be treated at a cancer center. The other had severe constipation and inappropriate urination. I changed their food to this and I have healthy, happy kitties! They are both back to normal and they love the taste too! They both gobble it up right away and cry for more! It's a shame food quality has decreased and our poor furbabies are getting sick. But this was worth the extra money and their life!
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By Carolyn on May 31, 2018
I have tried many different foods, medications and also vet help for my cat that had major constipation problems that I have been dealing with for years. So I decided to google and look at customer reviews. This food had all the good reviews that I was looking for with many of the customers pets having the same symptoms that my cat had. I had to get a prescription from my vet & ordered. My cat has been on this food with no more problems & no meds !! I am one happy customer. My cat too!!
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By jenni on May 3, 2018
I got my cat from a rescue when he was 6 years old. We found out after we Got him that he was severely constipated. He went months without pooping more than a a quarter size rock hard nugget. We tried everything: wet food, miralax, fish oil, extra water in the food. This food is the ONLY thing that works. Kitty now poops on an almost daily basis. It's never hard. Never liquidy. And he likes the taste of it. A bag lasts about 2 months for my little (actually big) man.
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By AdrienneE on May 31, 2018
This food makes my 15 year old kitty's life much easier. He has IBS and suffers with constipation. I only give a handful a day (about 1/3-1/2 cup) which helps him "go" regularly. The food seems to encourage him to drink more which is also very helpful. It has been such a lifesaver and am very thankful for all the reviews I read which suggested this food. With only a handful a day, the bag will last 6 months.
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By TWilks on Jun 15, 2018
My cat has A LOT of medical issues... One is called "mega colon" which makes it hard for him to "go". Last summer, things got to the point where I thought I was going to have to put him down. Along came this prescription food and it has helped tremendously in combination with the medication he's on!! He's not out of the woods, but I believe it's definitely given him more time <3
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By Francesca on May 20, 2018
From the first bite, His Lordship was crazy about this food. I like feeding him Royal Canin, because both feline health professionals and the manager of a no-kill cat shelter tell me this company is "obsessive" about ingredients. One caveat: if your cat is prone to struvite crystals in his/her urine, make sure he or she gets enough water if this kibble is all you feed him/her. Yes, it has an S/O index, but that was not enough to prevent His Lordship from getting crystals in his urine again. However, that was not the fault of the food.
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By Oliversmom on Jun 20, 2018
Since my cat has been on this dry food (for the past 6 months), he has no longer been constipated. I make sure he drinks plenty of water (this is necessary with this food) by keeping 3 water fountains running at all times in different spots of the house. He doesn't like to drink standing water but running water encourages him to drink.
