Product Description

Product Overview

Royal Canin Hepatic Veterinary Dry Dog Food – 1.5kg is a complete dietetic feed for adult dogs specially formulated to help support liver health in dogs with chronic liver insufficiency or similar liver sensitivities.

This veterinary formula contains adapted levels of high-quality protein to help support liver function, a restricted level of copper to help minimise copper accumulation in liver cells, and high energy content to help reduce meal volume and decrease intestinal load.

As part of the ROYAL CANIN® Veterinary Health Nutrition range, this diet should only be used on the advice of a veterinarian. Royal Canin recommends seeking veterinary advice before use and before extending the period of use.

Key Benefits

• Complete dietetic feed for adult dogs

• Veterinary diet for liver support

• Helps support liver function in dogs with chronic liver insufficiency

• Adapted Protein Content

  • Adapted levels of high-quality proteins

  • Supports liver function

• Low Copper

  • Restricted copper level

  • Helps minimise copper accumulation in liver cells

• High Energy

  • High energy density helps reduce meal volume

  • Helps decrease intestinal load

• Can help dogs that may have reduced appetite

• Suitable for feeding under veterinary supervision

• Available in a convenient 1.5kg bag

Product Details

Brand: Royal Canin
Product Name: Hepatic
Range: Veterinary Health Nutrition
Product Type: Veterinary Dry Dog Food
Pet Type: Dogs
Life Stage: Adult
Pack Size: 1.5kg
Food Form: Dry Kibble
Main Health Focus: Liver support
Veterinary Supervision: Required / Recommended

Nutritional Highlights

• Protein: 16.0%

• Fat content: 16.0%

• Crude fibres: 2.3%

• Crude ash: 4.7%

• Metabolisable energy: 3881 kcal/kg

Product Benefits

Adapted Protein Content

Adapted levels of high-quality proteins to support liver function in case of chronic liver insufficiency.

Low Copper

Low level of copper to help minimise its accumulation in liver cells.

High Energy

A high energy content to reduce meal volume and decrease intestinal load.

Specific Dietary Support

This formula is designed for dogs needing nutritional liver support, especially where liver function is impaired and appetite may be reduced.

Important Veterinary Statement

ROYAL CANIN® HEPATIC dry is a complete dietetic feed for dogs formulated:

• for the support of liver function in the case of chronic liver insufficiency

• for the reduction of copper in the liver

It contains:

• Moderate level of protein

• Selected and highly digestible proteins

• Restricted level of copper

Recommended Duration of Use

It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use and before extending the period of use.

• For support of liver function in chronic liver insufficiency: initially up to 4 months

• For reduction of copper in the liver: initially up to 6 months

Analytical Constituents

Feeding Guide

Daily Feeding Recommendations – Dry Only

Mixed Feeding Guide

Dry + Hepatic Loaf Can 420g

Always keep fresh drinking water available.

Food Transition Guide

When changing to Royal Canin Hepatic, make the transition gradually over 7–10 days.

Suggested transition:

• Day 1–2: 25% new food + 75% current food

• Day 3–4: 50% new food + 50% current food

• Day 5–6: 75% new food + 25% current food

• Day 7 onward: 100% Royal Canin Hepatic

If your veterinarian gives different instructions, follow the veterinary advice.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Keep the bag tightly closed after opening

• Protect from direct sunlight, heat and moisture

• Use before the best-before date shown on the pack

• Keep out of reach of children and pets when stored

Safety Instructions

• Use only under veterinary advice

• Suitable for adult dogs only

• Not intended for casual feeding without veterinary recommendation

• Always follow the correct rationing amount

• Monitor your dog’s body condition and appetite

• If symptoms persist or worsen, consult your veterinarian

• Do not feed spoiled or damaged food

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Royal Canin Hepatic Dog Food used for?
It is a veterinary diet formulated to help support liver function in dogs with chronic liver insufficiency and to help reduce copper accumulation in the liver.

Q: Is this a regular dog food?
No. This is a veterinary dietetic feed and should be used on the advice of a veterinarian.

Q: What size is this pack?
This listing is for the 1.5kg bag.

Q: Is it suitable for puppies?
No. The supplied information describes it as a complete dietetic feed for adult dogs.

Q: What are the main benefits of Royal Canin Hepatic?
The main benefits are:

• Adapted protein content

• Low copper

• High energy content

• Liver support under veterinary supervision

Q: How long can this food be fed?
Royal Canin states:

• up to 4 months initially for support of liver function in chronic liver insufficiency

• up to 6 months initially for reduction of copper in the liver
  Always follow veterinary advice before extending use.

Q: Can this food help dogs with poor appetite?
Yes, the high energy content is designed to help provide nutritional support in smaller meal volumes, which may help when appetite is reduced.

Q: Do I need to transition slowly to this diet?
Yes. Transitioning from one food to another should be done gradually over 7–10 days, unless your veterinarian advises otherwise.

Q: Can it be mixed with wet food?
Yes. The supplied feeding information includes a mixed feeding guide with Hepatic Loaf Can 420g.

Q: Should fresh water be available?
Yes. Always provide fresh drinking water.