Gastrointestinal Thought Leadership

The Gastrointestinal Thought Leadership content series from ROYAL CANIN® is designed to showcase our expertise, insights and innovative approach to managing gastrointestinal disease in cats and dogs.

Believe in the Power of Nutrition First

One Constant in Every GI Case is Complete Nutrition.

Nutrition-first therapy sets the foundation for lasting health and balanced intestinal function. Studies show antibiotics may disrupt the gut microbiome, leading to further imbalance and watery diarrhea, while nutrition has the superpower to rapidly influence GI health.

The one who investigates pet genomes

Oliver Forman

Geneticist - Specialist in inherited diseases in companion animals - Wisdom Health

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The one looking after the mothers & their offspring

Sylvie Chastant

Veterinarian - Specialist in Reproductive and developmental biology

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The one who knows horses can help cats and dogs

Gary England

Veterinary Surgeon - Professor of Comparative Veterinary Reproduction

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Why Nutrition is a First-Line Response in Gastrointestinal Disease

Find out why antibiotics may not be needed to correct a gut biome imbalance and could potentially lead to chronic issues.

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Why Chicken & Rice is More Work with Fewer Benefits

Discover why a chicken and rice diet may fall short during gastrointestinal recovery—and how it can unintentionally create long-term nutritional problems for pets.

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First Intention Diet Clinically Shown to Support the Resolution of Diarrhea

Discover ROYAL CANIN® Gastrointestinal Moderate Calorie diets that are clinically proven to support the resolution of diarrhea and promote digestive health in both dogs and cats.

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The Power of Nutrition-First Therapy for Acute Diarrhea

View our short video, featuring Gastrointestinal specialist, Robin Saar (MSc, RVT, VTS), to learn the importance of using nutrition vs antibiotics as the first step/line of defense in managing acute diarrhea in cats and dogs.

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Uncover More About Our Range of Fat Diets

View our short video to learn how specialized low fat formulas can help manage pancreatitis, hyperlipidemia, lymphangiectasia, and protein-losing enteropathies in dogs.

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