GENERAL FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS:

Daily feeding recommendations may be divided into two to four meals.

Fresh water should be available at all times.

Individual requirements may vary depending on breed, age, sex, environment, and activity level.

Maintain a consistent feeding schedule. The frequency of feeding and the caloric content of each meal should be consistent to enhance the action of insulin and minimize post-prandial hyperglycemia. Food should be offered at the same time each day, ideally, to coincide with the time of the peak insulin activity.

Caution – Feeding DIABETIC DS 44^TM/MC diet may increase the cat’s sensitivity to insulin. It is strongly recommended to monitor blood glucose concentrations and insulin response when starting DIABETIC DS 44^TM/MC diet as frequent adjustments in insulin therapy may be necessary to avoid a hypoglycemic crisis.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
ROYAL CANIN Veterinary Diet^TM/MC feline DIABETIC DS 44^TM/MC is a complete and balanced diet that has been formulated with high protein, moderate energy, and reduced carbohydrate concentrations to assist with the nutritional management of feline diabetes mellitus.

NUTRITION STATEMENT:
DIABETIC DS 44^TM/MC is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

	Moderate energy intake to promote optimal body condition and minimize insulin resistance associated with obesity.
	High protein content to promote slow, steady glucose production via gluconeogenesis.
	Mixing cereals of low glycemic index (barley, corn) in conjunction with the gelling action of psyllium mucilages reduces postprandial hyperglycemia.
	Naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, and citric acid.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:
Crude Protein, Min: 44.0%
Crude Fat, Min: 10.0%
Crude Fiber, Max: 6.0%
Moisture, Max: 8.5%

METABOLIZABLE ENERGY:
From Protein: 47.5%
From Fat: 27.9%
From Carbohydrate: 24.6%

Approximately 247 kcal per 8-oz cup; 387 kcal per 100 g; 64 g per cup.

INGREDIENTS:
CHICKEN MEAL, CORN GLUTEN MEAL, GROUND BARLEY, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, GROUND CORN, NATURAL FLAVORS, CELLULOSE POWDER, CHICKEN FAT, BROWN RICE, BEET PULP, FISH OIL, VEGETABLE OIL, GROUND PSYLLIUM SEED, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, INULIN, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CITRATE, TAURINE, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, SODIUM CHLORIDE, VITAMINS [DL-ALPHA TOCOPHEROL (SOURCE OF VITAMIN E), L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF VITAMIN C*), NIACIN, BIOTIN, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), D-CALCIUM PANTOTENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A ACETATE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID], L-CARNITINE*, TRACE MINERALS [ZINC OXIDE, ZINC AMINO ACID CHELATE, FERROUS SULFATE, COPPER SULFATE, COPPER AMINO ACID CHELATE, MANGANOUS OXIDE, MANGANESE AMINO ACID CHELATE, SODIUM SELENITE, CALCIUM IODATE], MARIGOLD EXTRACT, PRESERVED WITH NATURAL MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, AND CITRIC ACID.

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles.

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