Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Gastrointestinal Low Fat Small Dog Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Gastrointestinal Low Fat Small Dog Dry Dog Food is a palatable low-fat diet formulated for small breed dogs with digestive sensitivities including difficulties digesting fat. It is also formulated with highly digestible proteins, tailored omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA, and a fiber blend to support digestive health. The fiber blend includes highly fermentable prebiotic fibers to help support the microbiome and less fermentable fibers to support stool quality and regularity. Plus, the exclusive S/O Index supports urinary health by creating an environment unfavorable to crystal formation in the bladder.
Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, barley, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, pork digest, pea fiber, chicken fat, powdered psyllium seed husk, salt, monocalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, sodium aluminosilicate, fish oil, fructooligosaccharides, choline chloride, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, hydrolyzed yeast, DL-methionine, trace minerals[zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), taurine.
This therapeutic small dog diet utilizes a restricted-fat nutritional strategy to support the pancreas and digestion. It is a veterinary-authorized diet frequently considered for small dogs presented with pancreatitis or fat-sensitive digestive challenges.
This is a veterinary-authorized therapeutic diet formulated to meet AAFCO nutritional adequacy standards. It requires authorization from a licensed veterinarian and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
At a nutritional level, it manages digestive stress by providing very low fat levels and highly digestible proteins. Commonly observed effects include a reduction in vomiting and improved stool consistency. Because it features a small kibble size, it may support easier chewing in small breeds. Owners should monitor for observational signs of digestive comfort and report any persistent distress to their veterinarian promptly.
Yes. Gastrointestinal Low Fat Small Dog food requires professional authorization from a licensed veterinarian. Mixlab verifies all legal requirements.
Veterinarians discuss low-fat diets because excess fat can trigger the pancreas, leading to inflammation. Restricted fat may be considered in the context of managing recovery and comfort.
Most treats are high in fat, which can be harmful to dogs with pancreatitis. Only give treats that have been specifically authorized by your veterinarian.
This formula acts to provide complete daily nutrition for adult dogs. Your veterinarian will determine the necessary duration based on follow-up diagnostic testing.
Your veterinarian will recommend periodic blood work to monitor pancreatic and liver values. This monitoring ensures the nutritional approach remains suitable.
