Pet food company launches new gastrointestinal diets

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Royal Canin has shared the news that it is expanding its Veterinary Gastrointestinal (GI) portfolio. 5 new diets have been created by a collaboration of Royal Canin researchers, specialists and veterinarians to help improve the GI health of pets through nutrition.

“Royal Canin is committed to making a better world for pets by putting fmline and the needs of dogs at the forefront of scientific innovation,” said Jean-Lin Pelatan, general manager, of Royal Canin US Veterinary Business Unit, in an organizational release.¹ “We are proud to introduce our latest GI innovations, backed by solid science, for cats and dogs. We are confident that these unique diets will help veterinarians in need of alternative diet options in gastrointestinal management.”

According to the release, the 5 new diets are as follows:¹

• ROYAL CANIN Gastrointestinal Low Fat + Hydrolyzed Protein Canine: A delicious and unique creation by combining a highly digestible hydrolyzed soy protein, fiber blend, and low-fat content level. This diet is for supporting long-term GI health in dogs that may experience food response sensitivities.
• ROYAL CANIN Gastrointestinal Low Fat Small Dogs: This new diet was developed with the nutritional management of small dogs requiring a fat-restricted diet. This product features a blend of highly digestible proteins, a blend of fiber, and omega-3s.
• ROYAL CANIN Gastrointestinal High Fiber Loaf in Sauce Canine: Composed of highly digestible protein, this diet has a unique fiber blend that helps regulate intestinal transit and prebiotics to help promote a balanced and healthy microbiome.
• ROYAL CANIN Gastrointestinal Hydrolyzed Protein Feline: This diet is formulated with a highly digestible hydrolyzed soy protein and fiber blend to help support long-term gastrointestinal health in cats that may be experiencing food sensitivities.
• ROYAL CANIN Gastrointestinal Fiber Response Thin Slices in Gravy: This diet combines the benefits of wet diets to aid in hydration with psyllium as an important fiber to maintain a healthy transit in feline patients.

Recently, Nationwide Pet Insurance analyzed the more than 1.2 million insured pets in its database to help identify the top conditions affecting cats and dogs in 2023. Their findings found that for feline patients, the The main reason for visiting the veterinary clinic is gastroenteritis which is the number 2 reason for dogs.²

Sources

1. Royal Canin unveils expansion in gastrointestinal portfolio, announces 5 new diets. News release. Royal Canin. April 19, 2024. Accessed April 22, 2024. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royal-canin-unveils-expansion-to-gastrointestinal-portfolio-announces-five-new-diets- 302116426.html
2. Dermatitis, gastroenteritis among the most common conditions prompting veterinary visits. News release. All over the country. April 18, 2024. Accessed April 19, 2024. https://news.nationwide.com/041824-dermatitis-gastroenteritis-most-common-conditions-prompt-vet-visits/#:~:text=In% 202023%2C %20top%2010%20conditions,million%20Nationwide%C2%AE%20pet%20claims&text=Columbus%2C%20OH%20%E2%80%93%20Treating%20conditions%20like,be%20unsettling%20for%20milies.