| Product Change Notice: Royal Canin Vet Diabetic Dry Dog Food | ||
|---|---|---|
| August 2026: The Royal Canin Diabetic canine range is being replaced by Royal Canin Glycobalance™ as part of Royal Canin's ongoing developments in veterinary nutrition. | ||
| What's Changed? Glycobalance™ features an optimized formula, now using algal oil as a more sustainable alternative to fish oil. The new diet ensures your dog continues to receive the same key benefits as Royal Canin Diabetic (glucomodulation, high protein, and low starch), with no changes to the primary protein sources or overall nutritional performance. | ||
| Former Product: | Royal Canin Vet Diabetic Dry Dog Food (1.5kg, 12kg) | |
| NEW Product | Royal Canin Vet Glycobalance Dry Dog Food (1.5kg*, 12kg) *1.5kg - estimate arrival September 2026 | |
| Feeding Transitions & Veterinary Guidance: Because this is a prescribed veterinary diet, we encourage you to speak with your vet so your dog's unique health needs and medical history are considered prior to any transition. Ingredient changes are minor, but for any dietary adjustment, we recommend transitioning gradually over a minimum of 7 days to help support your pet's digestion. | ||
| Autodeliver Subscribers: Subscriptions will not switch automatically. Your current Royal Canin Diabetic order will continue to fulfill while stock lasts, and you can add the new Glycobalance™ food (LINK) to your Autodeliver at any time. Need a hand? Get in touch with our team and we'll gladly help update it for you. | ||
| For any questions regarding this update, product availability, or managing your Autodeliver, please contact the Petdirect Customer Care team. We're here to help. | ||
Description:
Complete dietetic feed for adult dogs.
Key Benefits:
- Glucomodulation: Specific formula to help in the management of post-prandial blood glucose in diabetic dogs.
- High protein: High protein content. Maintenance of muscle mass is essential in overweight diabetic dogs.
- Low starch: Formula that contains a reduced level of starch.
- Antioxidant complex: A synergistic complex of antioxidants to help neutralise free radicals.
Please Note: Royal Canin® takes pride in ensuring the scientific reliability of all product information. The information in this product listing was true and accurate at the time of publication. However, please note that from time to time, for example due to ingredient availability or a change in sourcing factory within our global factory network for the purpose of ongoing supply, it is necessary to make product changes at short notice, and there may be some delays in updating the information in our product materials.
Ingredients:
Dehydrated poultry protein, barley, wheat gluten*, maize gluten, vegetable fibres, animal fats,tapioca, beet pulp, hydrolysed animal proteins, fish oil, psyllium husks and seeds, fructo-oligo-saccharides, minerals, marigold extract (source of lutein).
Additives (per kg):
Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 15900 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, E1 (Iron): 30 mg, E2 (Iodine): 3 mg, E4 (Copper): 4 mg, E5 (Manganese): 39 mg, E6 (Zinc): 118 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.03 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.
Nutritional Analysis:
| Analytical Constituents | |
| Protein: | 37.00% |
| Fat Content: | 12.00% |
| Crude Ash: | 5.20% |
| Crude Fibres: | 6.40% |
| Starch | 19.1 |
| Essential Fatty Acids | 2.76% |
| Total Sugars | 1.50% |
Feeding Guidelines:
| Target adult dog weight kgs | Overweight | Normal | Lean | |||
| (g) | cup | (g) | cup | (g) | cup | |
| 2 | 46 | 1/2 | 54 | 5/8 | 61 | 5/8 |
| 3 | 63 | 5/8 | 73 | 3/4 | 83 | 7/8 |
| 4 | 78 | 7/8 | 90 | 1 | 103 | 1 1/8 |
| 5 | 92 | 1 | 107 | 1 1/8 | 121 | 1 1/4 |
| 6 | 106 | 1 1/8 | 122 | 1 3/8 | 139 | 1 1/2 |
| 7 | 119 | 1 1/4 | 137 | 1 1/2 | 156 | 1 3/4 |
| 8 | 131 | 1 3/8 | 152 | 1 5/8 | 172 | 1 7/8 |
| 9 | 143 | 1 1/2 | 166 | 1 3/4 | 188 | 2 |
| 10 | 155 | 1 5/8 | 179 | 1 7/8 | 204 | 2 1/4 |
| 15 | 210 | 2 1/4 | 243 | 2 5/8 | 276 | 3 |
| 20 | 261 | 2 7/8 | 302 | 3 1/4 | 343 | 3 3/4 |
| 25 | 308 | 3 3/8 | 357 | 3 7/8 | 405 | 4 3/8 |
| 30 | 353 | 3 7/8 | 409 | 4 3/8 | 465 | 5 |
| 35 | 397 | 4 1/4 | 459 | 5 | 522 | 5 5/8 |
| 40 | 438 | 4 3/4 | 508 | 5 1/2 | 577 | 6 1/4 |
| 45 | 479 | 5 1/8 | 554 | 6 | 630 | 6 7/8 |
| 50 | 518 | 5 5/8 | 600 | 6 1/2 | 682 | 7 3/8 |
| 55 | 557 | 6 | 645 | 7 | 732 | 7 7/8 |
| 60 | 594 | 6 3/8 | 688 | 7 1/2 | 782 | 8 1/2 |
| 65 | 631 | 6 7/8 | 731 | 7 7/8 | 830 | 9 |
| 70 | 667 | 7 1/4 | 772 | 8 3/8 | 878 | 9 1/2 |
Scientifically developed for dogs with diagnosed health problems, Royal Canin’s veterinary-recommended dog food is designed with a precise nutritional formula to provide effective care for dogs suffering from conditions including urinary, renal or gastrointestinal issues. Our veterinary meals are enriched and specially designed to encourage your dogs’ appetite, providing them with a satisfying, complete and balanced meal.
Reviews
"Older diabetic dog"
Posted byMargaret on19th Feb 2026Newly diagnosed as diabetic, older dog. She has taken to this dry food straight away and loves it. It helped her to recover her pre-diabetic weight and condition quickly, meaning we could cut back slightly on the amount she initially required. Would be great if the diabetic wet food was also available for variety and to use to hide medications in.
"Suitable for insulinoma diet"
Posted byJenon5th Aug 2025Ordered 3pm on a Mon, arrived Tue lunchtime! We live in the middle of nowhere. Our dog enjoys this food and does seem to help better manage her blood sugar.
"re diabetic food"
Posted byGlenyson26th Oct 2022very pleased with service and product.
"Dog Diabetic biscuits"
Posted byKarenon9th Aug 2022Great price. Hard to get diabetic biscuits in Hamilton but you always seem to have them and always arrive on time. Thanks
"Very good product "
Posted byPatriciaon4th Jan 2022Our elderly dog does well and likes this food. On regular delivery, always arrives on time and good price too.
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