Helps to regulate blood sugar levels
Contains specific carbohydrates that are gradually absorbed by the body after the meal and thus help maintain constant blood sugar levels.
Increased protein content
The increased protein content helps maintain muscle mass.
Reduced carbohydrate content starch
Low carbohydrate starch provides support for Diabetes Mellitus.
Recognise diabetes in your cat. When does your cat actually have diabetes mellitus? Common symptoms are heavy drinking and more frequent urination. Your cat may also have an increased appetite. The condition of its coat often deteriorates and it is tired more quickly. Loss of weight while eating well can also indicate diabetes mellitus. If in doubt, always consult your vet.
Special diet food from the vet.
ROYAL CANIN® Diabetic is a balanced, complete diet food that can be given for life. It contains nutrients that contribute to good blood sugar levels. The reduced starch content offers support in cases of diabetes. It also has a high protein content, which helps to maintain muscle mass. It also helps to keep your cat at a healthy weight. Very important, because being overweight can make your cat less sensitive to insulin.
Ingredients
Composition: dehydrated poultry proteins, 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, tagetes (African) extract (source of lutein).
Additives (per kg): Nutritional additives: Vitamin A 25000 IU, Vitamin D3 1000 IU, E1 (iron) 33 mg, E2 (iodine) 3.3 mg, E4 (copper) 10 mg, E5 (manganese) 43 mg, E6 (zinc) 130 mg, E8 (selenium) 0.05 mg. Preservatives: Antioxidants.
Analytical constituents: Crude protein 46 %, Crude fat 12 %, Crude ash 6,4 %, Crude fibre 3,8 %, Starch 19 %, Total sugars 1,5 %, Essential fatty acids 2,88 %.
*L.I.P.: high quality proteins that are highly digestible.
NB: Additives only indicate the values of 'additives' and not the quantities already contained in the ingredients. The total amount in the food is indicated in the 'Average analysis' table.
Instructions for use: see feeding table. Production code, registration number and date of minimum durability: see packaging. Store in a dry and cool environment. Always have fresh drinking water available.
| Thin | - | Normal | - | Overweight | - |
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| Grams | Pouch | Grams | Pouch | Grams | Pouch |
Target body weight of cat | | | | | | |
2 kg | 185 | 1+3/4 | 155 | 1+1/2 | - | - |
3 kg | 275 | 2+3/4 | 230 | 2+1/4 | - | - |
4 kg | 365 | 3+3/4 | 310 | 3 | 255 | 2+1/2 |
5 kg | 460 | 4+1/2 | 385 | 3+3/4 | 315 | 3+1/4 |
6 kg | 550 | 5+1/2 | 465 | 4+3/4 | 380 | 3+3/4 |
7 kg | 640 | 6+1/2 | 540 | 5+1/2 | 445 | 4+1/2 |
8 kg | 730 | 7+1/4 | 620 | 6+1/4 | 505 | 5 |
9 lg | - | - | 695 | 7 | 570 | 5+3/4 |
10 kg | - | - | 775 | 7+3/4 | 635 | 6+1/4 |