Royal Canin Vet Dog Diabetic - Dry Food

Royal Canin Vet Dog Diabetic - Dry Food

Royal Canin® diabetic diets are specifically formulated to help in the management of glucomodulation in diabetic dogs.

Benefits

• Glucomodulation - Specific formula to help in the management of post-prandial blood glucose in diabetic dogs.
• High Protein - High protein content. Maintenance of muscle mass is essential in diabetic dogs.
• Low Starch - Formula that contains a reduced level of starch.

Nutritional Information

• Additives (kg)*** Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 15500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, Iron: 33 mg, Iodine: 3.4 mg, Copper: 10 mg, Manganese: 43 mg, Zinc: 125 mg, Selenium: 0.05 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.
• Analytical Constituents: Protein: 37.0% - Fat content: 12.0% - Crude ash: 5.3% - Crude fibre: 6.5% - Starch: 19.1% - Total sugars: 0.55% - Essential fatty acids: 2.07%.
• Composition/Ingredients:  Dehydrated poultry protein, barley, hydrolyzed animal proteins, wheat gluten**, maize gluten, vegetable fibres, animal fats, beet pulp, manioc (tapioca), fish oil, psyllium husks and seeds, fructo-oligosaccharides, minerals, marigold meal. ** L.I.P. (Low Indigestible Protein): protein selected because of its very high digestibility ADDITIVES (KG)*** Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 15500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, Iron: 33 mg, Iodine: 3.4 mg, Copper: 10 mg, Manganese: 43 mg, Zinc: 125 mg, Selenium: 0.05 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants. ***Values reflect only levels added to the formula, not those naturally occurring in components of the diet.

Product Details

Royal Canin® Diabetic diets are specifically formulated to help in the management of glucomodulation in diabetic dogs. Normally, insulin is produced by the pancreas (an organ that sits close to the stomach). In dogs, Type I diabetes is most common. Insulin production has stopped, due to disease conditions of the pancreas. In dogs, who generally suffer from Type I diabetes, the condition is irreversible and needs life-long management. Managing diabetes often requires a combination of: Insulin therapy, dietary management, weight control, neutering of female pets (because their hormones disrupt the insulin therapy, additional therapies for any underlying diseases. Royal Canin® Diabetic is recommended as first line nutritional management for all newly diagnosed cases of Diabetes Mellitus until control of clinical signs and hyperglycemia have been achieved. Recommended for cases of: Diabetes Mellitus and a Body Condition Score (BCS) < 6/9, diabetes Mellitus and a BCS > 7/9, until glycemic control has been achieved. Not recommended in case of: Growth, gestation, lactation. This diet is complete and balanced and can be fed long-term. It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use. Initially feed Diabetic dry for up to 6 months. A full health check should be performed by a veterinarian every 6 months.