Royal Canin Veterinary Cat - Diabetic

Royal Canin Veterinary Cat - Diabetic
Complete dietetic feed for adult cats.
RECOMMENDED FOR CASES OF: • Diabetes Mellitus and a Body Condition Score (BCS) ≤ 6/9 • Diabetes Mellitus and a BCS ≥ 7/9, until glycemic control has been achieved* / NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CASES OF: • Growth, gestation/lactation           

*DIABETIC is recommended as first line nutritional management for all newly diagnosed cases of Diabetes Mellitus until control of clinical signs an hyperglycemia have been achieved.

Benefits

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

*DIABETIC is recommended as first line nutritional management for all newly diagnosed cases of Diabetes Mellitus until control of clinical signs and hyperglycemia have been achieved.NOTE: the use of this food may affect the cat’s sensitivity to insulin. It is highly recommended that blood glucose and insulin response aremonitored when starting the diet so that insulin dosage can be adapted. Once glycemic control is reached, nutritional management should be guided by assessment of the Body Condition Score.BCS 6 or less: continue DIABETICBCS 7-8-9: transition to SATIETY WEIGHT MANAGEMENTIt is highly recommended that blood glucose and insulin response aremonitored when starting or changing the diet so that insulin dosage can be adapted.It is recommended to use a digital food scales for measuring daily food allowance.
Composition: Dehydrated poultry protein, barley, wheat gluten*, maize gluten, soya protein isolate*, tapioca, animal fats, hydrolysed animal proteins, vegetable fibres, chicory pulp, minerals, fish oil, psyllium husks and seeds, fructo-oligo-saccharides, soya oil, marigold extract (source of lutein). Sources of carbohydrates: barley, tapioca. *L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high digestibility.
Additives (per kg)**: Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 25000 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, Iron (3b103): 33 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 3.3 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 10 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 43 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 130 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.05 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.                 **Values reflect only levels added to the formula, not those naturally ocurring in components of the diet.
Analytical constituents: Protein: 46.0% - Fat content: 12.0% - Crude ash: 6.4% - Crude fibres: 3.8% - Starch: 19% - Total sugars: 1.5% - Essential fatty acids: 2.88%.
see table. Batch number, factory registration number and best before date: see information on packaging. To be stored in a cool, dry place.