Spec card for Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat + Hydrolyzed Protein: Dry Kibble, Adult

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat + Hydrolyzed Protein (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Brewers rice flour, hydrolyzed soy protein, brewers rice, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, chicken fat, calcium carbonate, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminosilicate, potassium chloride, powdered psyllium seed husk, fish oil, vegetable oil, salt, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], fructooligosaccharides, choline chloride, taurine, DL-methionine, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate, calcium iodate], magnesium oxide, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 23.0%, Crude Fat (min) 5.0%, Crude Fat (max) 9.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.2%, Moisture (max) 10.5%, EPA plus DHA (min) 0.09%, Potassium (min) 0.54%, Sodium (min) 0.24%, Vitamin E (min) 420 IU/kg, Ascorbic acid (min) 200 mg/kg (*not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3280 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 236 kilocalories ME per cup on an as fed basis (calculated). AAFCO: ROYAL CANIN Canine GASTROINTESTINAL LOW FAT plus HYDROLYZED PROTEIN dry is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer). Brewers rice flour is the first ingredient.

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat + Hydrolyzed Protein (Adult, Dry) is a dry kibble in Royal Canin's veterinary exclusive lineup, sold as 1.5, 3.3, 9.9 and 19.8 lb bags. 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 brewers rice flour, hydrolyzed soy protein, brewers rice, natural flavors, and dried plain beet pulp. It combines the fat restriction of the Low Fat recipe, 5.0 to 9.0 percent crude fat, with hydrolyzed soy protein as its second ingredient, a combination not used in the standard Low Fat recipe. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list. 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 Low Fat + Hydrolyzed Protein

What are the first ingredients in Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat + Hydrolyzed Protein?

As listed on Royal Canin's product page, the first ingredients are Brewers rice flour, hydrolyzed soy protein, brewers rice, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat + Hydrolyzed Protein have?

Royal Canin publishes crude protein 23.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 5.0 to 9.0% (as-fed min to max), with 3,280 kcal/kg (236 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Royal Canin publish an AAFCO statement for Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat + Hydrolyzed Protein?

Royal Canin states: ROYAL CANIN Canine GASTROINTESTINAL LOW FAT plus HYDROLYZED PROTEIN dry 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 Low Fat + Hydrolyzed Protein?

Royal Canin lists it as dry kibble, 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.

Want to see how it stacks up? Use the compare it against another food to put any two foods next to each other.

Back to blog

Leave a comment

Please note, comments need to be approved before they are published.

Marshall found himself a pretty nice spot at the car show 🧡 A few photos, a little treat break, a...We love Brembo! How could you not with those ears and that smile? Always happy to take a break fr...Ella and Shadow trying to get a picture together 😂 Ella’s ready for her close up and Shadow has a...

Ride along on InstagramCar meets, trail days, and new treats first. Follow @sniffandshift.

Follow @sniffandshift