Spec card for Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Loaf: Wet/Canned, Adult

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Loaf (Adult, Wet)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Water sufficient for processing, pork by-products, chicken by-products, salmon meal, brewers rice, pork liver, powdered cellulose, pork plasma, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavors, vegetable oil, sodium tripolyphosphate, calcium carbonate, sodium aluminosilicate, fish oil, carob bean gum, potassium chloride, carrageenan, vitamins [L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, DL-alpha tocopherol acetate, thiamine mononitrate, niacin supplement, biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], choline chloride, glycine, hydrolyzed yeast, citric acid, sodium carbonate, taurine, magnesium oxide, trace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], marigold extract.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 6.7%, Crude Fat (min) 4.3%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.1%, Moisture (max) 76.0%, EPA plus DHA (min) 0.10%, Potassium (min) 0.15%, Sodium (min) 0.13%, Vitamin E (min) 102 IU/kg, Ascorbic acid (min) 68 mg/kg. Energy 1106 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 426 kilocalories ME per can on an as fed basis (calculated). AAFCO: ROYAL CANIN Canine GASTROINTESTINAL loaf is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer). Water sufficient for processing is the first ingredient.

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Loaf (Adult, Wet) is a wet food in Royal Canin's veterinary exclusive lineup, sold as 13.5 oz cans, single or a 12 pack. Royal Canin describes it on the product page as "Complete and balanced food for adult dogs." Royal Canin states that this veterinary formula "is available at select retailers and veterinary clinics" and that a buyer should "find a trusted partner to purchase it if you have a prescription." Ingredients on a pet food label are ordered by pre cooking weight, so the first five on this label are water sufficient for processing, pork by products, chicken by products, salmon meal, and pork liver. As a canned loaf rather than a kibble it carries a much higher label moisture, 76.0 percent maximum against the dry Gastrointestinal recipe's 10.0 percent, and salmon meal appears in its ingredient list where the dry recipe uses chicken by product meal. Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top. Ask your veterinarian before feeding any therapeutic diet.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 20, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Loaf

What are the first ingredients in Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Loaf?

As listed on Royal Canin's product page, the first ingredients are Water sufficient for processing, pork by-products, chicken by-products, salmon meal, brewers rice. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Loaf have?

Royal Canin publishes crude protein 6.7% (as-fed min) and crude fat 4.3% (as-fed min), with 1,106 kcal/kg (426 kcal/can). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Royal Canin publish an AAFCO statement for Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Loaf?

Royal Canin states: ROYAL CANIN Canine GASTROINTESTINAL loaf is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Loaf?

Royal Canin lists it as wet/canned, adult dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Royal Canin's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Royal Canin product page (royalcanin.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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