Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy

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Royal Canin Gastrointestinal is a veterinary-exclusive dry cat food for adult cats with long- or short-term digestive sensitivities As a result of increased demand, you may experience difficulty purchasing certain products in the coming months. If you need an alternative diet recommendation or help locating a product, please contact our Nutritional Advisors at 800-592-6687 or via our Live Chat function.

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Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food
Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy
Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy
Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy
Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy
Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food
Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy
Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy
Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy
Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy

HEALTHY DIGESTION: Highly digestible proteins and prebiotics promote digestive health and optimal stool quality

HIGH CALORIE CONTENT: Allows cats to eat small meal portions and still get the nutrition they need because of the adult cat food’s high calorie content

CAT GI HEALTH: Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, and a blend of soluble and insoluble fibers help manage GI health

URINARY SUPPORT: The exclusive S/O Index, which creates an environment unfavorable to crystal formation in the bladder, supports urinary health

You’ve tried everything to help with your cat's GI issues, whether those are vomiting, diarrhea, or lack of appetite. And while bland homemade diets are often used for digestive upsets, your cat could be missing some key nutrients to help them fully recover. But with the help of your veterinarian and Royal Canin, there’s not just hope—there can be a true difference.

This palatable, digestible GI cat food supports digestive health with high fat and calorie content, so you can feed your cat small portions to support their sensitive stomach. This also helps underweight cats or cats who are eating less get the calories they need. Prebiotics help maintain the balance of good bacteria in the gut. A blend of dietary fibers supports healthy digestion for optimal stool quality. Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, from fish oil help nourish and soothe the GI tract. And the exclusive S/O Index supports urinary health by creating an environment unfavorable to crystal formation in the bladder. Ask your veterinarian about pairing this diet with Royal Canin Gastrointestinal wet cat food as well as complementing with Gastrointestinal cat treats.

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ROYAL CANIN® Feline GASTROINTESTINAL dry is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Chicken by-product meal, chicken fat, brown rice, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, powdered cellulose, wheat gluten, natural flavors, egg product, dried plain beet pulp, fish oil, potassium chloride, sodium silico aluminate, sodium pyrophosphate, calcium sulfate, sodium bisulfate, DL-methionine, psyllium seed husk, salt, fructooligosaccharides, monocalcium phosphate, choline chloride, vegetable oil, taurine, hydrolyzed yeast, 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), vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], magnesium oxide, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), L-lysine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

Calorie Content

This diet contains 3890 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 440 kilocalories ME per cup on an as fed basis (calculated).

Crude Protein (min) 30.0%
Crude Fat (min) 20.0%
Crude Fiber (max) 7.0%
Moisture (max) 8.0%
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)* (min) 0.18%
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)* (min) 0.09%

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

Dry Feeding


Weight Low Activity - Cups Medium Activity - Cups High Activity - Cups
4.4 lb (2 kg) 1/4 (25 g) 1/4 (31 g) 3/8 (38 g)
5.5 lb (2.5 kg) 1/4 (29 g) 3/8 (37 g) 3/8 (44 g)
6.6 lb (3 kg) 1/4 (34 g) 3/8 (42 g) 1/2 (50 g)
7.7 lb (3.5 kg) 3/8 (37 g) 3/8 (47 g) 1/2 (56 g)
8.8 lb (4 kg) 3/8 (41 g) 1/2 (52 g) 1/2 (62 g)
9.9 lb (4.5 kg) 3/8 (45 g) 1/2 (56 g) 5/8 (67 g)
11 lb (5 kg) 3/8 (48 g) 1/2 (60 g) 5/8 (72 g)
12 lb (5.5 kg) 1/2 (52 g) 5/8 (65 g) 5/8 (77 g)
13 lb (6 kg) 1/2 (55 g) 5/8 (69 g) 3/4 (82 g)
14 lb (6.5 kg) 1/2 (58 g) 5/8 (73 g) 3/4 (87 g)
15 lb (7 kg) 1/2 (61 g) 5/8 (77 g) 7/8 (92 g)
17 lb (7.5 kg) 5/8 (64 g) 3/4 (81 g) 7/8 (97 g)
18 lb (8 kg) 5/8 (67 g) 3/4 (84 g) 7/8 (101 g)
19 lb (8.5 kg) 5/8 (70 g) 3/4 (88 g) 1 (106 g)
20 lb (9 kg) 5/8 (73 g) 7/8 (92 g) 1 (110 g)
21 lb (9.5 kg) 5/8 (76 g) 7/8 (95 g) 1 (114 g)
22 lb (10 kg) 3/4 (79 g) 7/8 (99 g) 1 (118 g)

Mixed Feeding

Mix with Royal Canin® Feline Gastrointestinal Loaf Canned Cat Food

Weight Cans/Day Low Activity - Cups Medium Activity - Cups High Activity - Cups
4.4 lb (2 kg) 1/2 - 1/8 cup (9 g) 1/8 cup (15 g)
5.5 lb (2.5 kg) 1/2 1/8 cup (7 g) 1/8 cup (15 g) 1/4 cup (22 g)
6.6 lb (3 kg) 1/2 1/8 cup (11 g) 1/8 cup (20 g) 1/4 cup (28 g)
7.7 lb (3.5 kg) 1/2 1/8 cup (15 g) 1/4 cup (25 g) 1/4 cup (34 g)
8.8 lb (4 kg) 1/2 1/8 cup (19 g) 1/4 cup (29 g) 3/8 cup (39 g)
9.9 lb (4.5 kg) 1/2 1/4 cup (23 g) 1/4 cup (34 g) 3/8 cup (45 g)
11 lb (5 kg) 1/2 1/4 cup (26 g) 3/8 cup (38 g) 1/2 cup (50 g)
12 lb (5.5 kg) 1/2 1/4 cup (29 g) 3/8 cup (42 g) 1/2 cup (55 g)
13 lb (6 kg) 1/2 1/4 cup (33 g) 3/8 cup (46 g) 1/2 cup (60 g)
14 lb (6.5 kg) 1/2 3/8 cup (36 g) 1/2 cup (51 g) 5/8 cup (65 g)
15 lb (7 kg) 1/2 3/8 cup (39 g) 1/2 cup (54 g) 5/8 cup (70 g)
17 lb (7.5 kg) 1/2 3/8 cup (42 g) 1/2 cup (58 g) 5/8 cup (74 g)
18 lb (8 kg) 1 1/4 cup (23 g) 3/8 cup (40 g) 1/2 cup (57 g)
19 lb (8.5 kg) 1 1/4 cup (26 g) 1/2 cup (51 g) 5/8 cup (70 g)
20 lb (9 kg) 1 1/4 cup (29 g) 1/2 cup (55 g) 5/8 cup (75 g)
21 lb (9.5 kg) 1 1/4 cup (32 g) 1/2 cup (60 g) 3/4 cup (80 g)
22 lb (10 kg) 1 1/4 cup (34 g) 5/8 cup (64 g) 3/4 cup (85 g)


Weight Tendency to become Overweight Ideal Weight
4.4 lb (2 kg) 1/4 cup (25 g) 1/4 cup (31 g)
5.5 lb (2.5 kg) 1/4 cup (29 g) 3/8 cup (37 g)
6.6 lb (3 kg) 1/4 cup (33 g) 3/8 cup (42 g)
7.7 lb (3.5 kg) 3/8 cup (37 g) 3/8 cup (47 g)
8.8 lb (4 kg) 3/8 cup (41 g) 1/2 cup (51 g)
9.9 lb (4.5 kg) 3/8 cup (45 g) 1/2 cup (56 g)
11.0 lb (5 kg) 3/8 cup (48 g) 1/2 cup (60 g)
13.2 lb (6 kg) 1/2 cup (55 g) 5/8 cup (68 g)
15.4 lb (7 kg) 1/2 cup (61 g) 5/8 cup (76 g)
17.6 lb (8 kg) 5/8 cup (67 g) 3/4 cup (84 g)
19.8 lb (9 kg) 5/8 cup (73 g) 7/8 cup (91 g)
22.0 lb (10 kg) 3/4 cup (79 g) 7/8 cup (98 g)

Gastrointestinal Dry Cat Food - Formerly Gastrointestinal High Energy

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MilliesMom
03 Apr 2024

Something changed and now makes cat sick

My cat has been using this food for several years. At first it was fine. It does the trick for her gastro issues. 9lb bags of prescription food for one cat is ridiculous and sometime in the last couple years something changed and I can only get through about half a bag of food and then she gets sick. So I’m throwing away all this food. Unfortunately no replacement food has worked so I’m stuck with this less than stellar product in a huge bag.
Royal Canin response
I am very sorry to hear that. Please contact us via email as we would like to gather more information about this issue.
Andytree
14 Oct 2023

Cured my cat!

My now 14 year-old Maine Coon mix developed chronic diarrhea and our vet put him on this (along with the canned version) and within a few days he was back to normal poops. I was worried that he might not like it, but they weren’t kidding when they said that this us “highly palatable”. He was practically tearing at the bag when I opened the box. He likes the canned slices and treats, too, although I have been having trouble getting the treats lately.
Lambert
06 Aug 2023

Great GI support

I rescued 6 kittens who were about a week old, from a construction site. the smallest, was desperately trying to thrive but was have GI issues from day one. I knew he would be a special kitty so I kept him. At 6 months it was found out that his GI issues(Major issues) were due to a crushed pelvis. He underwent surgery and is now all better but suffers from GI issues due to nerve damage. This is the ONLY medicated food he would eat, so he has been on it since February. Over the counter brands just don't cut it due to his nerve damage and have caused horrendous blockage. He needs extra help from oral med's and this food to keep his GI functioning as normal as possible. He loves life now and is a playful, happy critter now! I am so happy to know he loves this food and that it is providing the help to his GI that he needs! I only wish it was easier to get. Being stuck in the middle of busy vet schedules and retailers can really cause anxiety when this food isn't easily accessible because of the reliance of scripts! that is the only reason I haven't given a 5 out of 5. When scripts don't get called in or a retailer is out of stock, you are at their mercy... but food-wise, I am grateful it is an option for my little guy.
Royal Canin response
We appreciate your feedback! We are glad to know that your cat is doing good in our formula. We are doing our best to get our stock levels back to normal. At this time the GI formula is available in store and online.
Dave and Buddy
04 Jan 2023

The ONLY Remedy That Has Worked.

Our new (to us) 5 year old cat began showing signs of constipation 5 months ago...and it became progressively worse. He was defecating once every 30 to 50 hours, and it was a lot....very hard and very dry. He would paw his litter box several times before doing so and cry out in pain when he did. We tried everything. First, we went through 5 or 6 over the counter remedies, then another 3 or 4 meds and/or prescription diets prescribed by our local vet with little success. I suspected mega colon, so we transported him down to ARISE Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Hospital down in Phoenix, to be seen by an Internal Medicine Specialist. After a physical examination, x rays, and an ultrasound, Dr. Carter recommended that we try your Gastrointestinal Biber Response Dry Cat Food Product. We noticed a huge improvement within 48 hours. It's now been 6 days since we took Buddy in to ARISE, and I am hugely relieved. We have cut down on the lactulose, and I believe he will no longer need it. The Cisapride he is on will remain for now, but we are hopeful that we can take him off that in the near future. We are SO thankful for this product.
Royal Canin response
Wonderful to hear that Buddy is doing so well!
TravelingLadyRailFan
22 Jul 2022

Tempted the appetites of all three sick cats

All 3 of my cats (age 5, 7 and 14+) came down with a short-term viral illness that gave them gastrointestinal upset (both ends) and they were not interested in eating. My mother offered me some of this dry food. Her cats are on this food as they DO have chronic gastrointestinal conditions and vomit with other food. I am pleased to say that, while my (normally unfussy) cats were barely sniffing at other foods, that they did enjoy this blend. I would like to have it for my oldest cat who is starting to lose weight, but I don't know if it is appropriate for his current dietary needs, which is the R.C.Urinary support (for his tendency to have crystals in his urine).
ChinosMom
09 Jun 2022

Gave my cat a longer life

We’ve been using this food for my cat Chino who has mega colon. Without this option he wouldn’t be here today.
Inie32
31 May 2022

Lifesaver

One of my cats started have GI symptoms out of the blue and was initially prescribed the wet version of this food and liked it but once we were able to switch to the dry he was so happy. He gets so excited when it is meal time and he looks so much healthier. Prior to switching he struggled to put on weight and now he has been able to maintain a healthy weight. And his GI symptoms are gone!
leah26
01 Oct 2021

Please change the design

I've bought the wrong bag of cat food more than once now because all the packaging looks exactly the same - This time I bought the High Fiber one by accident. If you changed your packaging - even just in different colors - for the different types of cat food, I'm sure many people could avoid this in the future!
RainyJane
19 Jul 2021

Please offer it in a smaller bag

I bought this, but my cat sort of liked it and picked at it. Then he liked it, but it is not the only food he eats, so the large bag which wasn't fresh to begin with, now smells rancid, I won't feed Marky that. So $52+ shipping and I can't even donate it to the local cat group because it went bad. I store in tightly sealed plastic containers which should have preserved it. Please offer smaller sizes. Also, it works well, my cat does not need to be de-obstipated when on this..... however keep other kitties out of it, they will get diarrhea!!
coldbrew
18 Feb 2021

Neither Cat Likes This; Why only the BIG bag

My vet just recently prescribed this food for one of my cats that has soft stools. Prior to this she ate any type of dry food we used, but almost exclusively Iams. She does not like this food. My other cat, who eats anything, also does not like it. I wish Royal Canin offered a smaller trial-size bag instead of the 8.8 lb bag. I just wasted $55.