Product Description

Product Overview

Royal Canin Renal Veterinary Dry Cat Food – 2kg is a veterinary nutritional diet formulated to support kidney health in adult cats and should be used under veterinary supervision.

The formula contains low phosphorus and a moderate level of highly digestible protein to help support renal function. Its adapted energy density provides more energy in smaller portions, which can be useful for cats with reduced appetite.

Royal Canin Renal also features a specific aromatic profile and dedicated kibble shape designed to encourage food intake. The formula contains fatty acids from fish oil, including EPA and DHA, together with an antioxidant complex and carefully selected nutrients.

Royal Canin offers different Renal dry and wet formulas, allowing feeding options to be adapted according to individual preference and veterinary guidance.

Key Benefits

• Veterinary diet for adult cats

• Formulated to support renal function

• Intended for use under veterinary supervision

• Low phosphorus: 0.3%

• Moderate level of highly digestible protein

• 23% protein

• 17% fat

• Adapted energy density

• Helps provide nutrition in smaller meal portions

• Specific aromatic profile designed to encourage food intake

• Dedicated kibble shape

• Contains fish oil

• Contains EPA & DHA

• EPA/DHA: 0.42%

• Contains essential fatty acids

• Contains psyllium

• Contains fructo-oligosaccharides

• Suitable for long-term feeding when recommended and monitored by a veterinarian

• Convenient 2kg bag

Product Details

Brand: Royal Canin
Product Name: Renal
Range: Veterinary Nutrition
Product Type: Veterinary Dry Cat Food
Pet Type: Cats
Life Stage: Adult
Pack Size: 2kg
Food Form: Dry Kibble
Use: Nutritional support for cats with renal health requirements
Veterinary Supervision: Required
Protein: 23%
Fat Content: 17%
Crude Fibre: 4.6%
Crude Ash: 5.9%
Calcium: 0.6%
Phosphorus: 0.3%
Potassium: 0.9%
Sodium: 0.4%
Magnesium: 0.07%
EPA/DHA: 0.42%
Primary Benefits: Renal Support, Adapted Energy & Aromatic Choice

Composition

Maize flour, rice, animal fats, wheat gluten, maize, soya protein isolate, vegetable fibres, maize gluten, minerals, hydrolysed poultry proteins, chicory pulp, fish oil, soya oil, mono- and diglycerides of palmitic and stearic acids esterified with citric acid, psyllium husks and seeds, fructo-oligosaccharides and marigold meal.

Protein Sources

• Wheat gluten: 10.5%

• Soya protein isolate: 6%

• Maize gluten: 5%

• Hydrolysed poultry proteins: 3%

Nutritional Additives

Per kg:

• Vitamin A: 21,500 IU

• Vitamin D3: 800 IU

• Iron: 45mg

• Iodine: 4.5mg

• Copper: 14mg

• Manganese: 58mg

• Zinc: 153mg

• Selenium: 0.08mg

• Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 10g

• Preservatives

• Antioxidants

Analytical Constituents

Urine Alkalising Substances

• Calcium carbonate: 1.23%

• Potassium citrate: 0.5%

L.I.P.: Protein selected for its very high digestibility.

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Feeding Guide

Food Transition Guide

Because Royal Canin Renal is a veterinary diet, transition and feeding duration should follow the recommendation of the attending veterinarian.

The supplied Royal Canin information also notes that when a cat develops food aversion, switching between suitable Royal Canin Renal options may sometimes be considered without a standard transition period under veterinary guidance.

Do not independently change a prescribed renal diet without discussing it with the veterinarian managing the cat.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture

• Reseal the bag properly after opening

• Protect from contamination

• Check the batch number and best-before date on the physical bag

• Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the packaging

Safety Instructions

• This is a veterinary nutritional diet

• Use only under veterinary supervision

• Intended for adult cats requiring renal nutritional support

• Follow the veterinarian's recommended feeding quantity and duration

• Regular veterinary monitoring may be required

• Royal Canin recommends periodic monitoring of renal biomarkers and blood mineral levels during renal-diet use

• Always provide fresh drinking water

• Do not make changes to a prescribed renal diet without veterinary advice

• Do not use food from damaged, damp or contaminated packaging

• Seek veterinary attention if appetite, hydration or general condition changes

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is Royal Canin Renal Cat Food designed for?
It is a veterinary diet formulated to provide nutritional support for adult cats with renal health requirements.

Q What is the pack size?
This listing is for the 2kg bag.

Q Does Royal Canin Renal require veterinary supervision?
Yes. Royal Canin identifies this as a veterinary nutritional diet, and it should be used under veterinary supervision.

Q What is the protein content?
Royal Canin Renal contains 23% protein.

Q What is the fat content?
The formula contains 17% fat.

Q What is the phosphorus content?
The analytical constituents list 0.3% phosphorus.

Q Why is phosphorus controlled in Royal Canin Renal?
The formula uses a low phosphorus level as part of its nutritional approach to support renal function.

Q Does Royal Canin Renal contain highly digestible protein?
Yes. The formula includes selected L.I.P. protein sources.

Q What does L.I.P. mean?
L.I.P. refers to protein selected for its very high digestibility.

Q Why is Royal Canin Renal energy-dense?
The adapted energy content is designed to provide nutrition in smaller meal volumes, which may be useful when appetite is reduced.

Q Does Royal Canin Renal help encourage eating?
The formula has a specific aromatic profile and dedicated kibble shape designed to help encourage food intake.

Q Does it contain fish oil?
Yes. Fish oil is included in the composition.

Q Does Royal Canin Renal contain EPA and DHA?
Yes. The supplied analytical information lists EPA/DHA at 0.42%.

Q Does Royal Canin Renal contain psyllium?
Yes. Psyllium husks and seeds are included in the composition.

Q Can Royal Canin Renal be fed long term?
The supplied Royal Canin information states that renal diets may be continued long term in many cases, but the duration should be determined and monitored by a veterinarian.

Q Does a cat on Royal Canin Renal need regular veterinary checks?
Yes. The supplied manufacturer information recommends ongoing monitoring and periodic health checks while a renal diet is being used.

Q Can Royal Canin Renal dry food be combined with renal wet food?
Royal Canin provides different Renal wet and dry options. The appropriate combination should be selected according to the cat's preferences and veterinary feeding plan.

Q How much should a 4kg cat eat?
The supplied guide lists approximately 64g/day for a thin cat, 53g/day for normal body condition, and 42g/day for an overweight cat.