Royal Canin Veterinary Health Nutrition Canine Diabetic 7kg

Overview
Diabetes is a relatively common condition among canines and occurs when the pancreas fails to produce any or enough insulin or the body stops reacting to the insulin that is produced. One of the factors which can increase the risk of diabetes is being overweight or obese. ROYAL CANIN® Canine Diabetic is exclusively formulated with the nutritional needs of diabetic adult dogs like yours in mind.

This exclusive formula is specially tailored to have a low glycaemic index and reduced levels of starch. Diets with a lower glycaemic index will result in a slower rise in blood glucose after eating. Glucomodulation is a key part of the nutritional support of dogs with diabetes. To help your dog maintain a healthy body weight and muscle mass, ROYAL CANIN® Canine Diabetic contains a high level of protein and a moderate calorie content. Maintain ideal bodyweight is important to support in the long term management of diabetes.

As part of the ROYAL CANIN® Veterinary Range, it is important that this product is only given to your pet when recommended by a veterinary professional. To cater to each dog's individual preferences, ROYAL CANIN® Canine Diabetic is also available as wet food in a loaf format. Mixed feeding can be beneficial for dogs with diabetes as a regular and consistent food intake is essential. If you're considering mixed feeding, it is important to follow our feeding guidelines to ensure your dog gets an accurate amount of both wet and dry food for optimal benefit. At ROYAL CANIN® we're committed to providing nutritional solutions to your pet's needs. All of our products undergo an extensive quality control process in order to guarantee the optimum quality of food, as well as catering to your dog's specific dietary requirements and lifestyle. This means that when your dog eats ROYAL CANIN® Canine Diabetic, it's getting a complete and balanced diet.

Features & Benefits

• Glucomodulation - Specific formula utilising cereals with a low glycaemic index and selected fibres to help in the management of postprandial blood glucose in diabetic dogs.
• High protein - Helps reduce net energy supply and support maintenance of muscle mass essential in diabetic dogs.
• Low starch - Formula contains a reduced level of starch to help limit postprandial blood glucose.

Nutrition & Ingredients
Composition
Dehydrated poultry protein, barley, hydrolysed 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.
Carbohydrate sources: barley (20.5%), manioc (tapioca) (5%).

Additives (per kg)**
Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 15500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, Iron (3b103): 33 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 3.4 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 10 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 43 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 125 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.05 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.
**Values reflect only levels added to the formula, not those naturally occurring in components of the diet.

Analytical Constituents
Protein: 37% - Crude fibres: 6.5% - Fat content: 12% - Crude ash: 5.3% - Starch: 19.1% - Total sugars: 0.55% - Essential fatty acids: 2.07%.

Lip Statement
*L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high digestibility.

Parnuts Statement
ROYAL CANIN® DIABETIC dry is a complete dietetic feed for dogs, formulated for the regulation of glucose supply (Diabetes mellitus). Low level of mono- and disaccharides. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use and before extending the period of use. Feed DIABETIC dry initially up to 6 months.