Royal Canin Cat Diabetic 1.5kg

ROYAL CANIN® Cat Diabetic is complete health nutrition formulated for adult cats with Diabetes Mellitus to help regulate glucose supply.

ROYAL CANIN® Diabetic diet is specifically formulated to help in the management of glucomodulation in diabetic cats. A diabetic cat does not produce sufficient insulin or cannot utilise it normally so his blood sugar levels elevate. This can cause many health issues. Eating a meal results in a rise of blood glucose levels.

In diabetic cats, the goal is to maintain the levels within a safe range throughout the day. Maintaining a stable, ideal body weight is an important dietetic approach.  ROYAL CANIN® Diabetic diet  is formulated with a low level of digestible carbohydrate and a high level of protein. The moderate fat content helps maintain a healthy body weight, while rich antioxidants help maintain health and vitality.

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. A full health check should be performed by a veterinarian every 6 months.  It is recommended to feed Diabetic for the cat's lifetime.  It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use, extending the period of use or stopping use.  

It is recommended that blood glucose and insulin response are monitored when starting the diet so that insulin dosages can be adapted if necessary.

Cereals of low glycaemic index along with the gelling action of psyllium mucilages reduces blood glucose level after eating. High in protein content to help maintain lean muscle mass and limits a high blood glucose spike after eating. Formula that contains a reduced level of starch.Reduced calorie content helps limit weight gain and maintain ideal body wieght.

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

Please note: Estimated cost per day and how long this product will last you is based on averages of age, size, breed and this being the ONLY source of food.

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