Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Glycobalance Dry Cat Food
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A combination of prebiotics and both soluble and insoluble fibers helps minimize glucose fluctuations
This diet promotes a urinary environment unfavorable to the development of both struvite and calcium oxalate crystals.
Optimizes gut function and keeps kitties feeling full with the ideal combination of soluble and insoluble fiber.
Promotes a healthy urinary system with Royal Canin Urinary S/O Index® to prevent the formation of harmful crystals.

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Glycobalance Dry Cat Food

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At a Glance
A combination of prebiotics and both soluble and insoluble fibers helps minimize glucose fluctuations
This diet promotes a urinary environment unfavorable to the development of both struvite and calcium oxalate crystals.
Optimizes gut function and keeps kitties feeling full with the ideal combination of soluble and insoluble fiber.
Promotes a healthy urinary system with Royal Canin Urinary S/O Index® to prevent the formation of harmful crystals.

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The Complete Guide to Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Glycobalance Dry Cat Food

What Is Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Glycobalance Dry Cat Food?

Diabetes can severely impact your cat's life. Being unable to manage their blood sugar puts them at risk for a plethora of medical issues, including chronic dehydration, depression, a decline of motor functions, and eventually, death. Royal Canin Glycobalance Cat food prevents all of these!

How Does Diabetes Affect Cats?

Diabetes affects approximately 2% of the total population of house cats. While it can be a genetic condition, it can also be induced due to poor lifestyle choices like overeating and not getting enough exercise. When your cat has trouble managing their blood sugar, it means that their body cannot use the fuel that they are eating.

This can lead to an increased appetite that occurs along with weight loss. This can be a dangerous situation as it can lead to malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies. Your cat can also have increased urine output and increased thirst, along with that. This is your cat's body trying to flush out the excessive nutrients in the kidneys and liver.

Your cat can become dehydrated as a result. The excess nutrients can also damage your cat's liver, and they can develop fatty liver, which is difficult to reverse. Finally, diabetes can also lead to nerve damage, especially in the limbs. This damage can lead to loss of function in the limbs, which may need amputation to treat.

How Does Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Glycobalance Dry Cat Food Help?

Royal Canin Glycobalance Dry Cat food contains everything your cat needs to lead a normal, healthy life. The formula is made by vet nutritionists and vets who have made Royal Canin Glycobalance Dry Cat food with targeted nutrients that help manage this condition in your cat.

Royal Canin Glycobalance Cat kibble is made with therapeutic levels of soluble and insoluble fibers. This ensures that your cat digests this food for longer, so your cat's body has a chance to absorb the nutrients, and their blood glucose levels don't fluctuate wildly.

To combat loss in muscle mass from the excess weight loss, Royal Canin Glycobalance Cat food contains a high amount of protein. With a 44% minimum guaranteed amount of protein, this food promotes healthy weight gain in your cat. A minimum 10% of fat content ensures that your cat doesn't gain excess weight as well!

Low starch levels ensure that your cat gets a high-quality, nutrition-dense kibble that doesn't add empty calories. Finally, Royal Canin's patented S/O Index prevents painful bladder stones from developing in your cat and saves them from unnecessary pain and possible surgeries.

How Much Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Glycobalance Dry Cat Food Should I Give My Cat?

The amount of Royal Canin Glycobalance Cat food you should give your cat depends on your cat's weight and whether you are feeding dry kibble or a mixture of wet and dry Royal Canin Glycobalance Cat food. You can use the following guidelines if you are exclusively feeding dry food:

Your Cat's Weight Low Activity Medium Activity High Activity
4.4 lb 27g 33g 40g
5.5. lb 31g 39g 47g
6.6 lb 36g 44g 53g
7.7 lb 40g 50g 59g
8.8 lb 44g 55g 65g
9.9 lb 47g 59g 71g
11 lb 51g 64g 77g
12 lb 55g 68g 82g
13 lb 58g 73g 87g
14 lb 62g 77g 92g
15 lb 65g 81g 97g
17 lb 68g 85g 102g
18 lb 71g 89g 107g

If you are mixing Royal Canin Glycobalance Dry Cat food with wet food, you should use the following guidelines:

Cat's Weight Daily Dosage Low Activity Medium Activity High Activity
4.4 lb 1 can 10g 17g 23g
5.5. lb 1 can 14g 22g 30g
6.6 lb 1 can 19g 28g 37g
7.7 lb 1 can 23g 33g 43g
8.8 lb 1 can 27g 38g 49g
9.9 lb 1 can 31g 43g 54g
11 lb 1 can 34g 47g 60g
12 lb 1 can 38g 52g 65g
13 lb 1 can 41g 56g 71g
14 lb 1 can 45g 60g 76g
15 lb 1 can 48g 65g 81g
17 lb 1 can 51g 69g 86g
18 lb 1 can 55g 73g 90g
Are There Any Precautions or Side Effects of Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Glycobalance Dry Cat Food?

Royal Canin Glycobalance Cat kibble is an entirely safe and nutritious cat food that you can feed to your cat without having to worry about any side effects or precautions. However, you should make sure your cat has access to a fresh bowl of water whenever you give dry food.

Frequently Asked Questions
  1. Can I Give This to My Dog?

    No, you should never give cat food to your dog. Cat food is more nutritionally dense, and you risk your dog becoming overweight. If you are concerned about diabetes in your dog, you should ask your vet about Royal Canin Glycobalance Dog Food instead.

  2. Can I Give This to My Other Cats?

    You can give this diet to your other cats only if your vet has examined them and has deemed that it is necessary for them as well. Since this diet is formulated to balance glucose levels, you risk adverse effects if you give this food to a healthy cat.

  3. Does This Need a Prescription?

    Yes, this cat food needs an updated vet's prescription to purchase. This is because this food is made to modify your cat's body chemistry.

  4. How Should I Store This Cat Food?

    You should store this kibble in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight or moisture and protected from extremes of temperatures. You should also ensure that your cats don't have free access to this food as it can lead to overeating!

  5. What Is the S/O Index?

    Royal Canin's S/O Index is a proprietary blend of nutrients that decrease the occurrence of calcium oxalate and struvite crystals and stones in your cat's bladder system.

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What Is the Best Diabetic Dry Cat Food?
Answer

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Glycobalance Dry Cat Food is one of the best feed solutions that are available in the market for cats with diabetes. This serves to be one of the most effective balanced diet solutions for cats along with the maintenance of blood glucose levels. The formulation has an amalgamation of insoluble and soluble fibers that help reduce the glucose level moderation. The presence of prebiotics also takes care of digestive health. It also promotes urinary health conditions that are not suitable for the development of crystals. The recipe helps to maintain the muscle mass with its high protein content. The reduced levels of carbs help to maintain the optimum feline health conditions. Royal Canin Veterinary Diet foods are preferred by pet owners because of the company’s more than 50 years of research data relating to pet nutrition and optimum feeding guidelines. The company was initially founded with the idea of providing better food products to pets than the commercially available food products in the market. They have kept that idea alive by creating pet food recipes that are highly recommended for pets belonging to various breeds. The Royal Canin board has nutritionists, veterinarians, dog breeders, and dog experts. They have created formulations over the years that are beneficial to help the pets with their daily nutritional requisites as well as meet the requirement of any supplemental nutrient in their body. The use of high-quality ingredients and opting more for natural sources of food has led to the elevation of the food’s value among the users.

Is Grain Free Bad for Cats?
Answer

Grain-free foods often tend to be harmful to pets. The chief reason for the same can be attributed to the presence of carbohydrates in the form of lentils, potatoes, peas, or beans. Often seen that these carbohydrate sources lead to gastronomical upsets for the pets. Another common aspect that is seen in these foods that can be the cause of concern is the presence of higher amounts of calories and fats. These are added to often compensate for the weight of the feed that has the carbohydrates in lower quantities. It can ultimately lead to overweight cats if the fed ratio is not properly maintained.

Can Diabetic Cats Eat Dry Food?
Answer

Diabetic cats need the controlled administration of foods with fat and carbohydrate content. Having a low-carbohydrate diet is a mandate for these cats to have a healthy life. This can be achieved by the administration of balanced nutrition duets that specifically helps to meet the requirements of such a condition. Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Glycobalance Dry Cat Food can be the best feed solutions that are available in the market for cats with diabetes. This feed can serve to be one of the most effective balanced diet solutions for these cats along with the maintenance of blood glucose levels. The combination of soluble and insoluble fibers in the formulation help reduce the glucose level moderation. The presence of prebiotics also takes care of digestive health. It also promotes urinary health conditions that are not suitable for the development of crystals. The maintenance of the muscle mass with its high protein content and optimum feline health conditions through reduced levels of carbs are added advantages.

Why Are Diabetic Cats Always Hungry?
Answer

Diabetic cats often need the administration of insulin for their treatment. The insulin that the body intakes often acts as an enabler to utilize the sugar within the body or fed externally as a source of energy. Retrospectively this also means the absence of insulin will let the organs of the pet’s body not have adequate energy for functioning. This triggers the need for additional energy, and thereby hunger sets in. Even if they eat a lot of food they will still feel hungry and want more. They will not gain weight even after the consumption of a lot of food. A good practice is to administer a balanced diet like Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Glycobalance Dry Cat Food to such pets after consultation with the veterinarians.

How Many Times a Day Should You Feed a Diabetic Cat?
Answer

The cats that have a diabetic condition can have two feed administrations in a day. The feeding can follow the administration of the insulin dosage. You can divide the feed as per optimum feed ratio as has been stipulated by the veterinarian or as is mentioned on the pack instructions, based on the body weight and age of the pet.

Crude Protein 44.0% min
Crude Fat 10.0% min
Crude Fiber 6.8% max
Moisture 10.0% max

Chicken Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Soy Protein Isolate, Ground Corn, Barley, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavors, Brown Rice, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Beet Pulp (Sugar Removed), Psyllium Seed Husk, Potassium Chloride, Anchovy Oil (Source of EPA/DHA), Soya Oil, Fructo-Oligosaccharides, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Citrate, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamins [Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement], Tea (Green Tea Extract), Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract, Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols.

3,512 kcal/kg, 390 kcal/cup

Weight Daily Feeding (cup)
4.4 lbs 1/4
6.6 lbs 3/8
8.8 lbs 1/2
11 lbs 5/8
13.2 lbs 5/8
15.4 lbs 3/4
17.6 lbs 3/4
19.8 lbs 7/8
22 lbs 1

1 cup = 8 oz

Feeding guides are general recommendations only. The amount of food required by your cat may vary above or below that listed in this feeding guide. In consultation with your veterinarian it is recommended that you weigh your cat 4 - 6 weeks after starting a new diet in order to adjust food intake to maintain or achieve an optimal body weight and body condition score. Consult your veterinarian for specific feeding guidelines for your cat. This diet is formulated to be complete and balanced. It is unnecessary to feed leftover foods, kitchen scraps or additional supplements. It is recommended that your cat be fed 2 - 4 equal portions of the diet per day. Ensure fresh drinking water is available at all times. Store this product in a cool, dry place.

Transition Instructions

We recommend at least a 7 day transition before you begin feeding the new food exclusively. Start by mixing 75% of the old diet with 25% of the new diet on Day 1 and Day 2. On Day 3 and Day 4, mix 50% of the old diet with 50% of the new diet. On Day 5 and Day 6, mix 25% of the old diet with 75% of the new diet. On the 7th day, you can feed the new food exclusively. This allows your pet's digestive system to smoothly adapt to the new food.

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