Product Description

Product Overview

Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Kitten – 400g is a veterinary dry diet specifically formulated for growing kittens with gastrointestinal sensitivities, including cases involving diarrhoea, loose stools, maldigestion or similar digestive sensitivities, when recommended by a veterinary professional.

The formula combines highly digestible ingredients, balanced fibres and selected prebiotics to support healthy digestion, intestinal transit and the gut microbiome. Its high-energy formulation and adapted levels of essential nutrients, including protein and calcium, are designed to meet the nutritional requirements of growing kittens.

The kibble can also be rehydrated, helping encourage food intake and supporting the transition from milk to solid food. According to the supplied Royal Canin information, this diet is also suitable for queens during gestation and lactation, with feeding amounts adjusted appropriately.

Key Benefits

• Veterinary diet formulated for growing kittens with gastrointestinal sensitivities

• Digestive Support: highly digestible formula with balanced fibres

• Supports healthy intestinal transit

• Microbiome Support: contains selected prebiotics

• Optimal Growth: high-energy formula developed for growing kittens

• Adapted protein and calcium levels

• Contains DHA from algal oil

• Contains psyllium husks and seeds

• Rehydratable kibble

• Helps support transition from milk to solid food

• 35% protein

• 24% fat

• 1.3% calcium

• Metabolisable energy: 4334 kcal/kg

• Suitable for queens during gestation and lactation according to the supplied product information

• Veterinary recommendation should be obtained before feeding

Product Details

Brand: Royal Canin
Product Name: Gastrointestinal Kitten
Range: Royal Canin Veterinary Nutrition
Product Type: Veterinary Dry Kitten Food
Pet Type: Cats
Life Stage: Kitten / Growth
Pack Size: 400g
Food Form: Dry Kibble
Primary Benefits: Digestive Support, Optimal Growth & Microbiome Support
Protein: 35.0%
Fat Content: 24.0%
Crude Fibre: 2.0%
Crude Ash: 8.7%
Calcium: 1.3%
Potassium: 0.9%
Sodium: 0.7%
Metabolisable Energy: 4334 kcal/kg
Veterinary Recommendation: Required according to supplied Royal Canin guidance

Composition

Dehydrated poultry proteins, animal fats, wheat gluten, rice, maize flour, hydrolysed animal proteins, yeast products, minerals, beet pulp, egg powder, vegetable fibres, soya oil, fish oil, psyllium husks and seeds, fructo-oligo-saccharides, yeasts as a source of manno-oligo-saccharides and beta-glucans, algal oil Schizochytrium sp. as a source of DHA, and marigold meal.

Highly digestible protein sources: 60.8%
Highly digestible fat sources: 16.1%

Nutritional Additives

Per kg:

Also contains antioxidants.

Analytical Constituents

Guaranteed Analysis

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Feeding Guide

Dry Feeding Guide

The feeding quantities below are based on the supplied Royal Canin information and depend on the kitten's age and expected adult body weight.

Always keep fresh drinking water available.

Gestation & Lactation Guide

The supplied Royal Canin information indicates that queens during gestation and lactation may use this diet, but appropriate feeding amounts should be determined according to veterinary guidance.

Mixed Feeding

The supplied product information also refers to mixed feeding with Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse 195g.

Because the supplied mixed-feeding material uses different age bands from the detailed dry-feeding table above, the two tables should not be merged. Follow the feeding instructions printed on the physical pack or the veterinarian's feeding plan.

Food Transition Guide

Royal Canin recommends transitioning from the previous diet gradually over approximately 7–10 days, unless your veterinarian advises otherwise.

Because this is a veterinary diet, follow your veterinarian's instructions if a different transition schedule is recommended.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Keep away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture

• Keep the 400g bag securely closed after opening

• Protect the food from contamination

• Check the physical packaging for batch number and best-before information

• Always keep fresh drinking water available

Safety Instructions

• This product belongs to the Royal Canin Veterinary Nutrition range

• Use when recommended by a veterinary professional

• Follow the prescribed feeding quantity and veterinary nutrition plan

• Monitor the kitten's growth, appetite, body condition and digestive response

• Do not change or discontinue a veterinary diet without consulting the veterinary team

• Persistent vomiting, diarrhoea, loose stools, poor appetite or other concerning symptoms require veterinary assessment

• Follow mixed-feeding quantities carefully when combining dry and wet veterinary diets

• Always provide fresh drinking water

• Keep the food stored securely and away from contamination

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Kitten 400g designed for?
It is a veterinary dry diet formulated to support growing kittens with gastrointestinal sensitivities when recommended by a veterinary professional.

Q Is the 400g pack the same formula as the larger pack?
The information supplied for this listing indicates the same Gastrointestinal Kitten formulation. Always verify the nutritional declaration on the physical 400g package because formulas and regional packaging can be updated.

Q Does Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Kitten support digestion?
Yes. It contains highly digestible ingredients and balanced fibres designed to support healthy digestion and intestinal transit.

Q Does it support the gut microbiome?
Yes. The formula contains selected prebiotics, including fructo-oligo-saccharides and yeast-derived components, to support a healthy intestinal microbiome.

Q Is this food suitable for growing kittens?
Yes. It has a high-energy formulation with adapted nutrient levels to meet the nutritional requirements of growing kittens.

Q What is the protein content?
The analytical constituents list 35% protein.

Q What is the fat content?
The formula contains 24% fat.

Q How much calcium does it contain?
The supplied nutritional information lists 1.3% calcium.

Q What is the metabolisable energy?
The supplied product information states 4334 kcal/kg.

Q Does Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Kitten contain DHA?
Yes. The composition includes algal oil from Schizochytrium sp. as a source of DHA.

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

Q Can the dry kibble be rehydrated?
Yes. Royal Canin describes the kibble as rehydratable, helping support food intake and the transition from milk to solid food.

Q Is Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Kitten suitable during weaning?
Its rehydratable kibble is designed to help support the transition from milk to solid food during the kitten's growth period.

Q Is it suitable for pregnant cats?
According to the supplied Royal Canin information, it can also be used for queens during gestation, with the appropriate ration.

Q Is it suitable for nursing cats?
According to the supplied information, it is suitable during lactation, with feeding listed as ad libitum in the provided guide.

Q Can I feed this without consulting a veterinarian?
Royal Canin identifies this product as part of its Veterinary Nutrition range, so it should be used when recommended by a veterinary professional.

Q Is there a wet version available?
The supplied information refers to Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Kitten Ultra Soft Mousse 195g, subject to availability.

Q Can I mix the dry and wet Gastrointestinal Kitten formulas?
Mixed feeding is possible according to the supplied Royal Canin information, but the correct quantities should be followed carefully to avoid overfeeding.

Q How long should I transition my kitten onto this food?
The supplied guidance recommends a gradual transition over approximately 7–10 days, unless the veterinarian recommends another approach.

Q Is the 400g bag suitable as a trial-size pack?
The 400g pack is a smaller package size, but whether the diet is appropriate for a particular kitten should still be determined by a veterinarian.