If your cat has a sensitive stomach, Royal Canin Sensitive Digestion dry food could be just what the doctor ordered. This specially formulated diet includes prebiotics and highly digestible proteins to promote healthy digestion and an even intestinal tract.
This formula boasts three unique kibble shapes to tantalize your cat’s appetite. Plus, its higher energy density makes it easier for cats with digestive sensitivities to consume smaller meals.
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Prebiotics
Prebiotics help balance the good and bad bacteria in your gut, lower cholesterol, strengthen immunity, and optimize mineral absorption.
Prebiotics come in various forms, such as FOS (fructo-oligosaccharides), GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides) and inulin. All contain linked chains of sugars which vary in structure and can be broken down by different gut microbes.
These essential minerals can be found in foods like onions, garlic, artichokes, bananas, asparagus, chicory root fiber, tomatoes, berries and green vegetables; however it’s also beneficial to take them as supplements or in small amounts daily.
Studies have suggested that prebiotics may help alleviate some symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. They may also boost Bifidobacterium levels in your gut while decreasing Clostridium perfringens numbers – potentially decreasing the risk for developing hepatic encephalopathy. Furthermore, prebiotics help prevent allergies.
Highly Digestible Proteins
Royal Canin’s sensitive digestion dry dog food was specifically created with veterinary professionals in mind to meet the specialized needs of dogs with food sensitivities. Made with highly digestible ingredients, this formula helps alleviate gastrointestinal distress symptoms like indigestion, lethargy, bloating, vomiting, diarrhea and appetite loss.
Brewer’s rice and hydrolyzed soy protein are the main protein sources in these formulas. These proteins have been broken down into low molecular weight peptides which are easier for your body to digest without triggering an allergic reaction.
These proteins are rich in B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids to support natural skin barrier function as well as digestive flora support. Furthermore, they’re combined with both soluble and insoluble fibers which reinforce gut health while decreasing stool odor.
Brewers Rice
Brewer’s rice, commonly found in low-grade pet foods, is a small fragment of milled rice that has been separated from larger kernels. It was traditionally employed to make alcohol, hence the name.
Brewer’s rice does not offer the same nutritional profile as perfectly kernels of rice, and it tends to be lower quality with more carbohydrates than protein or fat content.
Brewer’s rice is often found in low-grade dog foods and has a reputation as an inexpensive filler. It is generally not recommended for veterinary use due to its detrimental effects on the liver and kidneys.
A study on the effects of a modified ad libitum (AOM) diet on colon tumor development revealed that rats fed brewers rice showed greater weight loss than their AOM-only counterparts, and those fed 40% (w/w) of brewers rice showed less inflammation and fatty changes compared to those only fed AOM.
Chicken Meal
Chicken meal is a protein source derived from various parts of a whole chicken, rendered and dried in large vats to eliminate any potentially hazardous bacteria or contaminants.
Protein is a highly digestible essential element of dog food, and it also contains nutrients like glucosamine which supports joint health.
While some might consider chicken meal to be unhealthful for dogs, it actually provides them with essential nutrition. You’ll find it in many top brands of dog food and doesn’t cause any health problems or allergies when fed to your pup.
The only drawback is that some dishes may use meats that are not intended for human consumption – this is known as 4D meat.
Additionally, processed meat may contain toxins and pharmaceuticals due to being rendered, where more nutrients are lost than fresh meat.
