CAT PREBIOTICS: Helps minimize glucose fluctuations with a combination of prebiotics and both soluble and insoluble

URINARY SUPPORT: This diet promotes a urinary environment unfavorable to the development of both struvite and calcium oxalate crystals

MAINTAINS MUSCLE MASS: High protein content helps to maintain muscle mass

REDUCED STARCH LEVELS: Formulated with a reduced level of starch, 29% less than Feline Health Nutrition Adult Fit and Active

Ongoing elevation of blood glucose levels can cause many health issues in cats. Eating a small meal results in a rise of blood glucose levels. The goal is to maintain the levels within a safe range throughout the day. Maintaining a stable, ideal body weight is an important dietetic approach. Formulated with a reduced level of starch, 29% less than Feline Health Nutrition Adult Fit and Active. Moderate fat content helps maintain a healthy body weight.
Royal Canin has over 50 years experience in Health Nutrition. Our work with veterinarians, pet nutritionists, breeders and cat professionals from around the world has provided us with knowledge about the specific nutritional requirements of cats. This knowledge has allowed us to formulate the precise diet for your cat's special needs.

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

Chicken by-product meal, barley, wheat gluten, corn gluten meal, soy protein isolate, tapioca, powdered cellulose, chicken fat, natural flavors, dried chicory root, fish oil, psyllium seed husk, potassium chloride, sodium pyrophosphate, calcium sulfate, vegetable oil, fructooligosaccharides, 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), vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], potassium citrate, L-arginine, taurine, salt, 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-carnitine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

Calorie Content

This diet contains 3519 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 320 kilocalories ME per cup on an as fed basis (calculated).

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

*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 (27 g) 3/8 (33 g) 1/2 (40 g)
5.5 lb (2.5 kg) 3/8 (31 g) 3/8 (39 g) 1/2 (47 g)
6.6 lb (3 kg) 3/8 (36 g) 1/2 (44 g) 5/8 (53 g)
7.7 lb (3.5 kg) 1/2 (40 g) 1/2 (50 g) 5/8 (59 g)
8.8 lb (4 kg) 1/2 (44 g) 5/8 (55 g) 3/4 (65 g)
9.9 lb (4.5 kg) 1/2 (47 g) 5/8 (59 g) 3/4 (71 g)
11 lb (5 kg) 1/2 (51 g) 3/4 (64 g) 7/8 (77 g)
12 lb (5.5 kg) 5/8 (55 g) 3/4 (68 g) 7/8 (82 g)
13 lb (6 kg) 5/8 (58 g) 3/4 (73 g) 1 (87 g)
14 lb (6.5 kg) 5/8 (62 g) 7/8 (77 g) 1 (92 g)
15 lb (7 kg) 3/4 (65 g) 7/8 (81 g) 1 1/8 (97 g)
17 lb (7.5 kg) 3/4 (68 g) 7/8 (85 g) 1 1/8 (102 g)
18 lb (8 kg) 3/4 (71 g) 1 (89 g) 1 1/8 (107 g)


Mixed Feeding

Mix with Royal Canin® Feline Glycobalance Thin Slices In Gravy Canned Cat Food

Weight Cans/Day Low Activity - Cups Medium Activity - Cups High Activity - Cups
4.4 lb (2 kg) 1 1/8 (10 g) 1/8 (17 g) 1/4 (23 g)
5.5 lb (2.5 kg) 1 1/8 (14 g) 1/4 (22 g) 3/8 (30 g)
6.6 lb (3 kg) 1 1/4 (19 g) 1/4 (28 g) 3/8 (37 g)
7.7 lb (3.5 kg) 1 1/4 (23 g) 3/8 (33 g) 1/2 (43 g)
8.8 lb (4 kg) 1 1/4 (27 g) 3/8 (38 g) 1/2 (49 g)
9.9 lb (4.5 kg) 1 3/8 (31 g) 1/2 (43 g) 5/8 (54 g)
11 lb (5 kg) 1 3/8 (34 g) 1/2 (47 g) 5/8 (60 g)
12 lb (5.5 kg) 1 3/8 (38 g) 5/8 (52 g) 3/4 (65 g)
13 lb (6 kg) 1 1/2 (41 g) 5/8 (56 g) 3/4 (71 g)
14 lb (6.5 kg) 1 1/2 (45 g) 5/8 (60 g) 7/8 (76 g)
15 lb (7 kg) 1 1/2 (48 g) 3/4 (65 g) 7/8 (81 g)
17 lb (7.5 kg) 1 5/8 (51 g) 3/4 (69 g) 1 (86 g)
18 lb (8 kg) 1 5/8 (55 g) 3/4 (73 g) 1 (90 g)


4.4 lb (2 kg) 1/4 cup (33 g)
6.6 lb (3 kg) 3/8 cup (45 g)
8.8 lb (4 kg) 1/2 cup (55 g)
11.0 lb (5 kg) 5/8 cup (64 g)
13.2 lb (6 kg) 5/8 cup (73 g)
15.4 lb (7 kg) 3/4 cup (81 g)
17.6 lb (8 kg) 3/4 cup (90 g)
19.8 lb (9 kg) 7/8 cup (97 g)
22.0 lb (10 kg) 1 cup (105 g)

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Customer reviews

Bobs Mom
14 Feb 2024

Recently diagnosed feline diabetes

My nearly 12 y.o. American Bobtail became sickly several months ago. I chalked it up to him growing older, maybe his little body couldnt digest run of the mill foods anymore, so I went with less grains and more protiens, it barely helped .. but then within approx. a week, he dropped around 13 pounds and was so lethargic. After a vet trip, which I already had in my head would be his last, he was diagnosed with feline diabetes. The vet explained that we would start insulin and we would try special foods, and whatever my cat liked and could tolerate, we would have to stay with that food. The vet gave me the glycobalance and within a day, my cat was eating and loving the food. This food along with his insulin (twice a day), has him acting more like his old self than he has been in a long time, adding maybe a bit more grump and attitude. So a month in, and into the 2nd bag, for now this is where we stop. Love.
Whisk
15 Jun 2023

Worth every penny

My male cat was always getting sick. Vet ran test and said he was diabetic. Started with this food and insulin shots. Had to stop insulin as he had reactions to it. But kept him on the food. He has been in remission for a year!
Chyrl
12 May 2023

Need larger bag, less cost, less wasted energy

May be a good cat food , has less carbs. But please offer a larger bag and lower the cost , it is very spendy
Suki
09 Feb 2023

Great for my diabetic cat

This food has been great for my diabetic cat but he has few teeth and dang the kibble is so big it’s made for a small dog. I have to smash the food with a hammer so he can eat it, PLEASE MAKE THIS IN SMALLER KIBBLE FIR CATS at least 1/2 the size, other than that it’s doing the job
DebK1
14 Sep 2022

Not good for my cat

I have a very brittle diabetic cat who has been on another brand of diabetic food for a while now. I wanted to give him something a little different for a change. He LOVED it. Unfortunately his glucose readings did not. He would shoot up into the upper 450 range and his usual dose of insulin did nothing for it. After a few days, I decided it might be the food and for the last 24 hours have had him back on the original diabetic food. Gave him his insulin this morning and instead of fighting to get him below 400, he was in the 50s. So I'm going back to the insulin dose he was on before I tried the Royal Canin. I'm sorry it didn't work but if you have a cat who's a brittle diabetic I wouldn't recommend it at all. He's happy today because with his low readings he's getting a lot of treats. I'd also recommend using a Libre glucose monitor. It's easy to apply and I can spot check him as often as I want without ever having to stick him.
Wimi0904
26 Aug 2022

Bigger bag please I beg of you!

I think the food is great. My cat’s blood sugars dropped into a more acceptable range and eventually I was able to decrease his insulin as well. That being said, we are a multi cat household (5), and I am hemorrhaging money buying these small bags vs a large bag. They used to be on urinary SO, and I was able to purchase a 17lb bag at a time, which was much more cost effective. I share the sentiments that many others that a larger bag is needed! Thank you!
FranknStan
04 Aug 2022

Why not a bigger bag??

It's frustrating that I have to buy three bags of this to get through the month. Why not sell in larger packages to save on cost a big?
BibbyLL25
12 Jul 2022

Beware of Emirtar

It is a bogus site and I was luck to get my money back on Glycobalance wet food
sebmom
15 Mar 2021

Excellent Diabetic Cat Food

My cat has been on this food for years and loves it. She has diabetes (prior to starting the food) and it has been great. I LOVE THE SIZE OF THE BAG. Please keep making this... I'm having a hard time finding it right now.
lestand
09 Jan 2021

Great for Diabetic Cat! Need a bigger bag. Pricey

My newly Diabetic Cat likes it and it keeps his numbers regulated. Please sell a bigger bag and it is a little pricey - maybe a better deal $ if you buy a bigger bag.