Royal Canin Gastrointestinal- Canine
Gastro Intestinal is formulated for the nutritional management of dogs with acute and chronic gastro intestinal disorders. This is achieved through highly digestible ingredients and a high energy content.
Recommended for (indications):
-Acute and chronic diarrhoea
-Inflammatory bowel disease
-Maldigestion, malabsorption
-Convalescence
-Bacterial overgrowth
-Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
-Gastritis
-Colitis
-Anorexia
Not recommended for (contraindications):
-Pancreatitis or history of pancreatitis
-Hyperlipidaemia
-Lymphangiectasia
-Hepatic encephalopathy
Feeding Advice:
In acute cases it is recommended Gastro Intestinal be feed for at least 3 weeks. Lifetime feeding may be necessary in cases of chronic disease. It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.
KEY BENEFITS:
HEALTHY DIGESTION
Helps maintain a healthy digestive system through the combination of fermentable fibres (beet pulp and FOS) and specific nutrients.
HIGH ENERGY
This formula is high energy reducing the amount of food given per meal.
HIGHLY APPETISING
Dogs suffering from digestive troubles often show a decreased appetite and weight loss. The right balance of ingredients makes this diet highly appetising for dogs experiencing digestive upsets.
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS: EPA/DHA
Essential Fatty acids, EPA & DHA, help maintain a healthy digestive system and healthy skin.
Rice, dehydrated poultry protein, animal fats, maize, hydrolysed animal proteins, yeasts, egg powder, beet pulp, soya oil, minerals, vegetable fibres, fish oil, fructo-oligo-saccharides, psyllium husks and seeds, hydrolysed yeast (source of manno-oligo-saccharides), marigold extract (source of lutein).
ADDITIVES (per kg): Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 11400 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, E1 (Iron): 42 mg, E2 (Iodine): 3.3 mg, E4 (Copper): 8 mg, E5 (Manganese): 55 mg, E6 (Zinc): 181 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.08 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.
ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS: Protein: 25% - Fat content: 20% - Crude ash: 6.9% - Crude fibres: 1.6% - Per kg: EPA & DHA: 3 g - Sodium: 4 g - Potassium: 7 g - Omega 3 fatty acids: 7 g - Omega 6 fatty acids: 35.2 g - Metabolisable energy: 4074 kcal.
Analysis table
Protein (%) 25.0
[fat] (%) 20.0
Crude ash (%) 6.9
Starch (%) 32.4
Crude fibre (%) 1.6
Moisture (%) 9.5
Calcium (%) 1.14
Phosphorus (%) 0.99
Vitamin A (IU/kg) 19,000.0
Taurine (mg/kg) 2,000.0
Lutein (mg/kg) 5.0
Dietary fibre (%) 6.2
Linoleic acid (%) 3.33
Arachidonic acid (%) 0.09
Omega 6 (%) 3.52
Omega 3 (%) 0.7
Biotin (mg/kg) 1.08
Vitamin C (mg/kg) 300.0
Vitamin E (mg/kg) 600.0
EPA/DHA (%) 0.3
Nitrogen-free extract (NFE) (%) 37.0
Methionine Cystine (%) 1.01
Metabolisable energy (calculated according to NRC85) (kcal/kg) 3,870.0
DL-methionine (%) 0.66
Metabolisable energy (measured) (kcal/kg) 4,074.0
Minerals
Magnesium (%) 0.09
Sodium (%) 0.4
Iron (mg/kg) 185.0
Manganese (mg/kg) 70.0
Zinc (mg/kg) 224.0
Iodine (mg/kg) 3.3
Selenium (mg/kg) 0.33
Potassium (%) 0.7
Copper (mg/kg) 15.0
Chloride (%) 0.54
Vitamins
Folic acid (mg/kg) 0.8
Choline (mg/kg) 1,500.0
Vitamin B1 Thiamin (mg/kg) 4.2
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin (mg/kg) 3.8
Vitamin B5 Pantothenic acid (mg/kg) 25.3
Vitamin B3 Niacin (mg/kg) 15.0
Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine (mg/kg) 8.2
Vitamin D3 (IU/kg) 1,000.0
Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin (mg/kg) 0.07
Other nutrients
Arginine (%)1.65
L-lysine (%)1.17
Recommended daily quantities (g/day):
Water should be available at all times
| Dog's weight |
Thin |
|
Normal |
|
Overweight |
|
| 2 kg |
65 g |
5/8 cup |
55 g |
5/8 cup |
40 g |
3/8 cup |
| 4 kg |
110 g |
1+1/8 cup |
85 g |
7/8 cup |
65 g |
5/8 cup |
| 6 kg |
145 g |
1+4/8 cup |
115 g |
1+2/8 cup |
90 g |
1 cup |
| 8 kg |
180 g |
1+7/8 cup |
145 g |
1+4/8 cup |
110 g |
1+1/8 cup |
| 10 kg |
215 g |
2+2/8 cup |
170 g |
1+6/8 cup |
130 g |
1+3/8 cup |
| 15 kg |
285 g |
3 cup |
230 g |
2+3/8 cup |
170 g |
1+6/8 cup |
| 20 kg |
355 g |
3+6/8 cup |
285 g |
3 cup |
210 g |
2+4/8 cup |
| 25 kg |
415 g |
4+3/8 cup |
335 g |
3+4/8 cup |
250 g |
2+5/8 cup |
| 30 kg |
475 g |
5 cup |
380 g |
4 cup |
285 g |
3 cup |
| 35 kg |
530 g |
5+4/8 cup |
425 g |
4+3/8 cup |
320 g |
3+3/8 cup |
| 40 kg |
585 g |
6+1/8 cup |
470 g |
4+7/8 cup |
350 g |
3+5/8 cup |
| 50 kg |
690 g |
7+2/8 cup |
550 g |
5+6/8 cup |
415 g |
4+3/8cup |
| 60 kg |
790 g |
8+2/8 cup |
630 g |
6+5/8 cup |
475 g |
5 cup |
| 70 kg |
880 g |
9+1/8 cup |
705 g |
7+3/8 cup |
530 g |
5+4/8 cup |
| 80 kg |
970 g |
10+1/8 cup |
780 g |
8+1/8 cup |
585 g |
6+1/8 cup |