Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Gastrointestinal High Energy 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 High Energy 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 diet helps manage feline gastrointestinal disease in cats requiring a higher energy density.
- Provides complete and balanced feline nutrition with the ideal mix of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients.
- Contains the optimal combination of probiotics, zeolite, fermentable and non-fermentable fibers to 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 vetdiet@chewy.com and we'll get your order out right away.
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Item Number48752
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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, Brewer's 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 Content3,904 kcal/kg, 441 kcal/cup
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 30.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 20.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 7.0% max |
| Moisture | 8.0% max |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.18% min |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.09% min |
| Weight | Tendency to become Overweight Daily Feeding (cup) | Ideal Weight Daily Feeding (cup) |
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| 4.4 lbs | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| 5.5 lbs | 1/4 | 3/8 |
| 6.6 lbs | 1/4 | 3/8 |
| 7.7 lbs | 3/8 | 3/8 |
| 8.8 lbs | 3/8 | 1/2 |
| 9.9 lbs | 3/8 | 1/2 |
| 11 lbs | 3/8 | 1/2 |
| 13.2 lbs | 1/2 | 5/8 |
| 15.4 lbs | 1/2 | 5/8 |
| 17.6 lbs | 5/8 | 3/4 |
| 19.8 lbs | 5/8 | 7/8 |
| 22 lbs | 3/4 | 7/8 |
Feline Growth
| Age | Target Adult Weight 6 lbs Daily Feeding (cup) | Target Adult Weight 11 lbs Daily Feeding (cup) |
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| 3 Months | 1/2 | 5/8 |
| 6 Months | 1/2 | 3/4 |
| 9 Months | 3/8 | 5/8 |
| 12 Months | 3/8 | 1/2 |
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.
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 Remy on Sep 13, 2018
I don't like Royal Canin brand, nor any "grocery store" brand as they typically sell you bad quality. However my kittens who suffered diarrhea since day 1 loved this food. His stools are finally better, less stinky and no more diarrhea. After trying various medications, different food (from high end Acana to several others), different food supplemeent etc. it seems that the only food that restores his tummy is this one. So thumbs up for this food !
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By Kate47 on Sep 26, 2018
My 13 yo orange male cat LOVES this food. And it loves him—no diarrhea problems, a condition he’s had since birth. I was concerned that when we changed him to the low calorie RX food, he’d revert to that problem, but he didn’t, thank goodness.
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By annette on Oct 14, 2018
my kitty megan loves this food. she is already feeling better on it. she was so thin and now she is gaining getting to be normal size for her. we have another kitty peggy she didn't need to be on it but she loves the food too.
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By Peaches on Sep 19, 2018
This did not work for my cat. He loves the GI wet food and does well on it but really likes hard food. I was hoping to incorporate this into diet but he threw it all up. I think it was due to the wheat? An expensive mistake.
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By Smallpost on Oct 14, 2018
My cats were all sick with other foods. Vet recommened this food. They are so healthy and happy now. So am I no more messy litter boxes and no mor vomit to clean up
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By Samm on Jul 17, 2018
Cat eats the food but likes the wet better. Stool is expanded on the dry version of this food because of the added fiber. My cat drinks more water with the dry which is expected I guess. The food fits in his feeder ball perfectly, which is a plus. It helps with my cat's pancreatitis. Can't complain. I have yet to find it cheaper anywhere else. For me a bag of the dry lasts 5-6 weeks because my cat eats mostly wet food. I use this as a supplement.
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By Kait on Aug 21, 2018
This is the only food Winslowe will eat.. he had severe gastrointestinal problems since he was born and this food finally got him healthy
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By catparent on Apr 4, 2018
My vet put my cat on this diet (wet and dry) because of her frequent vomiting and eventually diagnosed IBD. While it hasn't completely solved her problems, she has been doing better on it. If your cat does well on the canned version of this food, this dry food will be a favorite. My cat, who is very picky about food, goes crazy for this stuff and sometimes waits to eat her daily wet portion until she's sure I'm not going to give her any more of the dry stuff. I've even been able to use it instead of treats for training. She's more excited about eating this kibble than any other food or treat I've ever tried.
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By Tucker11 on Oct 23, 2017
My 11 year old cat has been low maintenance his entire life. About a year old, he started having diarrhea which became chronic. After some bloodwork with our vet, we decided to try this food formula. I can't even believe the difference! No more diarrhea and it has definitely contributed a quality of life factor as well. A happy belly = a happy cat! Plus, the autoship price on Chewy makes the food more affordable!
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By Alia on Feb 3, 2018
We did a three-food, six-cat taste test. Plates were marked, and this Royal Canin gastro- formula, Halo, and Taste of the Wild were set down at once. Although this was intended primarily for one cat, all of them surrounded the Royal Canin plate until its contents were devoured before eating the other dry foods. They liked the others, but they loved this.
