
Diabetic Special Low Carbohydrate Loaf
Wet food for dogs
Complete dietetic feed for adult dogs.
AVAILABILITY
This product is a veterinary formula. Ask your veterinarian to see if it’s the right product for your pet.
PRODUCT DETAILS
ROYAL CANIN® Veterinary Health Nutrition Since 1968, Royal Canin has been following the belief that nutrition plays a key role in supporting the health and wellbeing of cats and dogs. This is why we have designed ROYAL CANIN® veterinary diets around proven nutritional science in partnership with pet professionals and experts, delivering nutrition for pets with specific health needs. Diabetes occurs when insulin production by the pancreas fails or the body fails to react to the insulin that is produced. A relatively common condition in dogs which has links to many lifestyle factors including excess weight and obesity. ROYAL CANIN® Diabetic Special Low Carbohydrate wet dog food is exclusively formulated with the nutritional needs of diabetic adult dogs like yours in mind. This diet is suitable for dogs in cases of: • Diabetes Mellitus and a Body Condition Score of 6 out of 9 or below • Diabetes Mellitus and a Body Condition score of 7 out of 9 of higher, until glycaemic control has been achieved Key benefits • Glucomodulation o This 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. • High Protein o 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 Health Nutrition range, it is important that this diet is only given to your pet when recommended by a veterinary professional. To cater to each dog's individual preferences, ROYAL CANIN® Diabetic Special Low Carbohydrate wet dog food can be complemented with dry crunchy ROYAL CANIN® Diabetic kibble. Transitioning your pet from one diet to another should be a smooth and gradual process over a 7–10-day period. Please ensure you follow the correct rationing amount, especially when mixed feeding. Please note: ROYAL CANIN® CanineDiabetic Special wet dog food in loaf is not suitable for growth or gestation/lactation.
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.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
| Dog weight (kg) | Thin | - | Normal | - | Overweight | - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grams | Can 410 g | Grams | Can 410 g | Grams | Can 410 g | |
| 2 | 257 | 3/4 | 226 | 2/4 | 195 | 2/4 |
| 4 | 432 | 1 | 380 | 1 | 328 | 3/4 |
| 6 | 585 | 1 + 2/4 | 515 | 1+ 1/4 | 445 | 1 |
| 8 | 726 | 1 + 3/4 | 639 | 1 + 2/4 | 552 | 1 + 1/4 |
| 10 | 858 | 2 | 755 | 1 + 3/4 | 652 | 1 + 2/4 |
| 15 | 1163 | 2 + 3/4 | 1024 | 2 + 2/4 | 884 | 2 + 1/4 |
| 20 | 1443 | 3 + 2/4 | 1270 | 3 | 1097 | 2 + 3/4 |
| 25 | 1706 | 4 + 1/4 | 1502 | 3 + 3/4 | 1297 | 3 + 1/4 |
| 30 | 1956 | 4 + 3/4 | 1722 | 4 + 1/4 | 1487 | 3 + 3/4 |
| 35 | 2196 | 5 + 1/4 | 1933 | 4 + 3/4 | 1669 | 4 |
| 40 | 2428 | 6 | 2136 | 5 + 1/4 | 1845 | 4 + 2/4 |
| 45 | 2652 | 6 + 2/4 | 2334 | 5+ 3/4 | 2015 | 5 |
| 50 | 2870 | 7 | 2525 | 6 + 1/4 | 2181 | 5 + 1/4 |
| 55 | 3082 | 7 + 2/4 | 2713 | 6 + 2/4 | 2343 | 5 + 3/4 |
| 60 | 3290 | 8 | 2895 | 7 | 2501 | 6 |
| 70 | 3694 | 9 | 3250 | 8 | 2807 | 6 + 3/4 |
| 80 | 4083 | 10 | 3593 | 8 + 3/4 | 3103 | 7 + 2/4 |