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VITAL SUPPORT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1 Why VITAL SUPPORT? This range has a distinctive mauve colour code. Within
What are the diets classified in this territory? this core pet health need, there are 3 indications with
slight mauve variations:
The ROYAL CANIN® Vital Support territory offers
tailored nutritional solutions to help support pets’
Renal, Mobility and Cardiac function, and helping
to support the pets vitality, which is a visible sign
of the pets overall wellbeing.
3 SUB-RANGES
EARLY RENAL EARLY RENAL
RENAL RENAL
RENAL SPECIAL
RENAL SELECT
RENAL SPECIAL
We have moved from a patchwork of colours that
MOBILITY
made navigation harder, to a limited number of
colours supporting the new Veterinary Health
RENAL SELECT
Nutrition organisation, based in 6 core pet health
needs: Urinary, Dermatology, Weight Management,
Gastrointestinal Tract, Vital Support and Health MOBILITY C2P+
Management. This new colour code will help
improve product recognition on shelf. To ensure
better identification, a specific colour gradation
was used to cluster different indications within a
same health need.
CARDIAC
2 Amongst all the RENAL diets, which diet should I 4 Why is the naming of RENAL WITH TUNA changing
recommend first to my patients? What are the to RENAL WITH FISH?
differences between all these diets?
As part of our sustainability commitments, we want
Knowing that pets affected by Chronic Kidney to make sure our ingredients come from
Disease (CKD) are prone to anorexia and food sustainable sources and limit our impact on
aversion, we aim to offer a complete range of seafood. We have therefore
RENAL diets with high palatability and amongst all changed our fish source to
a variety of different aromatic profiles and textures Salmon. By using sustainably
to suit each pets current and future individual sourced salmon, we are able
preferences. to offer a similar nutritional
profile and performance to
There are some minor differences in energy density support kidney function, and
from one diet to another but all RENAL diets are in above all the same high
the same range of values as they have been palatability to secure the
formulated to support patients with CKD (stage 2 to transition and continue
4 =azotaemic CKD). supporting pets’ appetites.
Each diet can be fed
independently, or wet and
SIBILITIE
POS dry foods can be combined 5 Why does Early Renal have the S/O index claim, but
for a total of 19 mixed the Renal diets do not?
S
19
texture feeding options per
species. The S/O index claim indicates that a diet promotes a
urinary environment unfavourable to the
Therefore, we have chosen development of both struvite and calcium oxalate
TO B D not to recommend one or crystals.
E CO M BINE another diet but to leave the
choice to the individual The Feline EARLY RENAL diet has a similar RSS
animals preference. level to our previous diet, SENIOR STAGE 2,
therefore it has been awarded the S/O index.
However, the increased sodium restriction in our
3 Why are we continuing the ingredient variety on RENAL range means it does not provide the same
RENAL wet diets while we have discontinued on level of RSS and therefore the S/O index is not
URINARY wet diets? claimed on this product.
Everything we do is pet first. We work with ever
evolving science to bring the most appropriate
nutritional solution for each cat and dog suitable for
the lifestage, size or condition.
Producing products with a "flavour" claim (as a
marketing claim without a specific benefit) is not
part of the Royal Canin philosophy. Nevertheless
there are particular cases where ingredient variety
can answer specific needs.
Pets with Chronic Kidney Disease are prone to
anorexia and aversion phenomenon. The macro
nutrient profile is a primary driver of longer-term
food selection and intake in cats. We have combined
this, with products that offer a range of different
aromatic profiles, which allows the pet to change
from one diet to another and continue to benefit from
a nutritional solution, even when this preference is
altered by the disease.
This is why we have continued to offer a range of
aroma choices within our wet diets.
6 Why have SENIOR CONSULT STAGE 2 diets Add value to your consult and
been delisted? intervene earlier to provide your
patient with the most suitable health
Since 2017, our feline Senior Stage diets have been care and nutrition where they are
recommended for healthy, older cats with subtle most likely to benefit.
signs of ageing.
We believe in health through
Everything we do is pet first. nutrition and our comprehensive
This philosophy is core to all and enhanced portfolio supports
product development whether the specific needs of each cat.
it is sustainable ingredient We recommend assessing the
sourcing, product texture and health and nutritional requirements of all cats
aroma to nutrient analysis. We currently being fed SENIOR CONSULT STAGE 2, in
work with ever evolving order to ensure the appropriate product from within
science to bring the our Senior or Vital Support range is recommended.
most appropriate
nutritional solution
for each cat and dog
suitable for the 8 What will become of the SENIOR CONSULT
lifestage, size or STAGE 1 diets?
condition. In line with SENIOR CONSULT STAGE 1 diets are classified in
our Vital Support the HEALTH MANAGEMENT Territory.
launch, we have taken
this opportunity to review all our formulas. This territory will be launched in Q3 2021. The
current diets will see brand new packaging, updated
Feline EARLY RENAL has the closest nutritional formulas and new claims from this date.
profile to our previous product, SENIOR CONSULT
STAGE 2. However, we have taken the opportunity to These diets will remain our nutritional solutions for
review the phosphorus level within the diet, and it healthy ageing pets with benefits to support ageing
has been adapted so it is now compliant with the conditions.
PARNut for Chronic Renal Insufficiency. It has
therefore been re-positioned in the portfolio in order
to complete our Renal offering.
SENIOR CONSULT STAGE 2 HIGH
CALORIE will be transitioned
similarly to “regular” SENIOR
CONSULT Stage 2, onto EARLY
RENAL.
This represents a 5% reduction in
calories. In a 3Kg thin cat, this
represents only a 2g difference in
their daily food ration.
EARLY RENAL also offers additional healthy joint
and ageing support through the inclusion of Green
Lipped Mussel, L-tryptophan, phospholipids and a 9 What age is EARLY RENAL recommended from?
synergistic antioxidant complex.
The EARLY RENAL diet is recommended for adult
dogs and cats that are diagnosed with early CKD
(Stage 1) in accordance with IRIS guidelines.
7 What do we say to people who already feed SENIOR
CONSULT STAGE 2 diets? For cats detected at risk of developing CKD within
12 months through the use of the Renal Detect tool,
The delisting of VCN FELINE SENIOR CONSULT EARLY RENAL diets can be recommended from 7
STAGE 2 is an opportunity to engage pet owners in years old.
a conversation about healthy ageing and educate
them on what could be done to support patients
through the ageing process.
10 What are the differences between RENAL and 12 What has changed with the dog wet pouches?
RENAL SMALL DOGS? And between MOBILITY
C2P+ and MOBILITY C2P+ SMALL DOGS? Everything we do is pet first, this philosophy is core
to all product development whether it is sustainable
Today, dogs under ingredient sourcing, product texture and aroma to
10kg represent half of nutrient analysis. We work with ever evolving science
the dogs’ population. to bring the most appropriate nutritional solution for
each cat and dog suitable for the lifestage, size or
That’s why, we are condition. In line with our Vital Support launch, we
launching two new have taken this opportunity to review all our formulas,
diets RENAL SMALL our wet products included. This means you may
DOGS and MOBILITY notice some changes in the appearance or aroma of
C2P+ SMALL DOGS our wet food.
with an adapted kibble
size to suit the The Canine Renal pouches are designed to provide one
smaller jaw of dogs single serving of food. This pouch weight is aligned
under 10kg. within the Veterinary Health Nutrition wet diets.
These small dog diets
are formulated to support the specific requirements
of small dogs, including an adapted blend of fibres, 13 Are there any specific recommendations for
whilst also offering the same nutritional benefits as product transition to the new diets for my clients?
the standard diet.
A gradual transition is usually advised when starting
any new bag. We recommend having the same
approach for these changes to reduce the risk of
11 When should I recommend digestive upset. We advise to manage the transition
CANINE RENAL + MOBILITY C2P+ over a 5-7 day period.
rather than the standard RENAL diet?
Our multifunction diets are only recommended for
patients who require support for
multiple conditions. Day 1-2 Day 3-4
Therefore, our CANINE RENAL +
25%
MOBILITY C2P+ diet is specifically New diet 50% 50%
75%
formulated to support dogs with Previous
New diet Previous
diet
CKD (stage 2-4, +/- proteinuria), diet
who also require support for
healthy joint function.
If they do not require support for
healthy joint function then we
Day 5-6 Day 7
would recommend they are fed 25%
one of the standard Renal diets. Previous
75% diet 100%
New diet New diet
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