Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Diabetic

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 hyperglycaemia 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 glycaemic 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.

Benefits:

• Low starch:  Formula that contains a reduced level of starch.
• 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.

Composition (wet): Meat and animal derivatives, derivatives of vegetable origin, cereals, oils and fats, minerals.

Composition (dry): Dehydrated poultry protein, barley, wheat gluten*, maize gluten, vegetable fibres, hydrolysed animal proteins, animal fats, beet pulp, tapioca, fish oil, psyllium husks and seeds, fructo-oligo-saccharides, minerals, marigold extract (source of lutein). Sources of carbohydrates: barley, tapioca.
*L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high digestibility.

Product Disclaimer: Royal Canin therapeutic veterinary diets are carefully formulated and strictly recommended to be used only under the advice of your veterinarian.

We Vet-N-Pet Direct and Royal Canin strongly recommend you seek advice from your veterinarian prior to and during feeding this product to your pet and that you take your pet to your vet regularly (every six months).