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- Formula helps to meet the digestive, dental, and urinary sensitivities of small dogs.
- Helps to satisfy hunger and control begging with a special blend of fibers to help your dog feel full.
- Contains nutrients to support oral health, and high protein promotes muscle mass as your dog loses weight.
- Promotes a urinary environment unfavorable to the development of struvite and calcium oxalate crystals.
- Glucosamine and chondroitin support bones and joints placed under stress by excess body weight.
The Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Satiety Support Weight Management Small Breed Dry Dog Food is specially formulated to promote safe weight loss in overweight and obese dogs. This complete and balanced diet helps provide a feeling of satisfaction to help your dog feel full between meals, so he??s less likely to beg for food. Its high fiber content helps reduce your dog??s tendency to want to eat throughout the day, and it contains nutrients to support your dog??s oral health, too. A high protein content helps to maintain muscle mass as your dog loses the extra weight. This food features the S/O Index, which means it promotes a urinary environment that??s unfavorable to the development of struvite and calcium oxalate crystals. Glucosamine and chondroitin help support joint and bone health to keep your dog feeling his best.
Item Number | 77543 |
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Weight | 6.6 pounds |
Made In | United States |
Sourced From | N/A |
Lifestage | Adult |
Breed Size | Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds |
Food Form | Dry Food |
Special Diet | High-Protein, Veterinary Diet, Weight Control, With Grain |
This item needs authorization from your veterinarian. Simply provide your pet and vet clinic information at Checkout and we'll follow up with your veterinarian to confirm.
If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to [email protected].
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
Nutritional Information
Chicken By-Product Meal, Pea Fiber, Powdered Cellulose, Wheat Gluten, Tapioca, Wheat, Dried Chicory Root, Corn Gluten Meal, Corn, Natural Flavors, Chicken Fat, Psyllium Seed Husk, Fish Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement], Dl-Methionine, Taurine, N-Butyric Acid, Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), Glucosamine Hydrochloride, L-Lysine, Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Proteinate], Magnesium Oxide, L-Carnitine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Rosemary Extract, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid.
2,925 kcal/kg, 228 kcal/cup
Crude Protein | 28.0% min |
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Crude Fat | 7.5% min |
Crude Fiber | 12.5% min |
Crude Fiber | 16.5% max |
Moisture | 10.0% max |
Calcium | 1.13% max |
Phosphorus | 0.87% min |
Magnesium | 0.18% min |
Glucosamine | 740 mg/kg min |
Chondroitin Sulfate | 8 mg/kg min |
Feeding Instructions
Target Weight | Weight Loss Daily Feeding (cup) | Post Weight Loss Maintenance Daily Feeding (cup) |
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4.4 lbs | 1/2 | 1/2 |
8.8 lbs | 3/4 | 7/8 |
13 lbs | 1 1/8 | 1 1/4 |
18 lbs | 1 3/8 | 1 1/2 |
22 lbs | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 |
Your dog??s individual feeding amount will be determined and adjusted by your veterinarian during the weight – loss program. It is recommended that your dog 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.
Pets can be sensitive to sudden changes in their diets. For this reason, it is extremely important to follow a gradual transition plan to best support your pet's health and product effectiveness. It is recommended to follow at least a 7-day transition plan before exclusively feeding your pet a new food. Start by mixing 75% of your pet's current diet with 25% of the new diet on Day 1 and Day 2. On Day 3 and Day 4, mix 50% of the current diet with 50% of the new diet. On Day 5 and Day 6, mix 25% of the current diet with 75% of the new diet. On Day 7, you can feed your pet the new food exclusively. Ask your Veterinarian about the best way to transition your pet to a new food.
Transition Day | Current Diet | New Diet |
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Days 1-2 | 75% | 25% |
Days 3-4 | 50% | 50% |
Days 5-6 | 25% | 75% |
Day 7 | 0% | 100% |
FAQ
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1.tSearch for the diet your veterinarian recommends and add it to your cart. You can purchase your veterinary diets along with any other items you need.
2.tAt Checkout, you'll be asked for your pet's name and veterinary clinic information so we can confirm that the item is authorized by your veterinarian.
3.tPlace your order and we'll take care of contacting your veterinarian. If you have a copy of your authorization, you can expedite the process by uploading a scan or photo of it to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to [email protected].
If your clinic needs more information from you or recommends a different diet, we'll let you know immediately.
Yes. If you have a paper copy of your veterinarian's authorization, you can upload a scan or photo to the Prescriptions section in your account or your order confirmation. You can also email it to [email protected].
Can I use a veterinarian's authorization if it was written by a veterinarian out of state?
Yes. We accept valid authorizations from anywhere in the United States, and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico.
Veterinary diets are formulated with the precise ingredients and nutrients needed to address specific medical issues. Because these diets are formulated for medical issues, veterinary authorization is needed to advise you on the best way to give them to your pet and to monitor your pet's health while they are on the diet.
Yes, but we'll need them to contact us and provide the full name of the pet's owner after the order is placed. This is so the veterinary clinic can locate your pet's records when we contact them. Email us at [email protected] or call us 24/7 at 1-800-672-4399.
Yes. Your veterinarian will tell us when your authorization expires and how many refills you have before they'd like you to check back in with them.
Can I set up automatic refills?
Yes. Sign up for Autoship at Checkout and select how often you need refills. We'll automatically ship your veterinary diets for as long as your authorization allows. If you run out of refills or your authorization expires, we'll automatically contact your veterinarian for a new authorization.
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