SUMMARY:
ROYAL
CANIN Veterinary DietTM/MC canine LOW FAT LFTM/MC
(canned) and LOW FAT LF 20TM/MC (dry) are highly digestible,
palatable, complete, and balanced dog foods highly restricted in fat,
formulated to aid in the management of chronic diarrhea, gastrointestinal
disease, and pancreatic disease in dogs and puppies.
| INDICATIONS: |
CONTRAINDICATIONS: |
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Acute and chronic diarrhea
in dogs and puppies |
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None |
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Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency |
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Acute and chronic pancreatitis |
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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
(SIBO) |
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Malabsorption syndrome |
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Lymphangiectasia |
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Gastroenteritis |
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Bile acid deficiency |
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Hypertriglyceridemia |
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Hypermotility |
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Hypomotility
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Intestinal parasites (e.g., giardia,
worms) |
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Diarrhea due to dietary indiscretion
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Short bowel syndrome |
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RATIONALE:
Of the energy-providing nutrients, fat is the most difficult to digest.
Fat absorption is easily disrupted when gastrointestinal function is sub-optimal.
Restriction of dietary fat reduces the challenge to an already compromised
gastrointestinal tract.
A deficiency of pancreatic enzymes (as occurs with
exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and pancreatitis) impairs digestion
and results in malabsorption of dietary nutrients. Although the digestion
of protein and carbohydrate will be affected, the digestion of fat is
most severely impaired since lipases are absent from the normal array
of intestinal brush border enzymes.
Bacteria in the intestinal tract can metabolize
undigested fat to hydroxy-fatty acids that can lead to secretory diarrhea
in the large intestine. Bacteria also deconjugate bile acids further impairing
fat digestion and absorption. For this reason, fat restriction is beneficial
for conditions where fat may become available for microbial metabolism,
for example in malabsorption syndrome, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth,
bile acid deficiency, and/or gastroenteritis.
Unlike amino acids and monosaccharides which are
absorbed directly into the blood stream, fat is discharged from enterocytes
into lacteals and is transported to the systemic circulation via mesenteric
lymph vessels and the thoracic duct. Lymphangiectasia, a disorder characterized
by congestion and/or dilatation of lymphatic vessels, will impair fat
transport. LOW FAT LFTM/MC (canned)
and LOW FAT LF 20TM/MC (dry) are highly
restricted in fat, providing less than 16% of metabolizable energy from
fat.
LOW FAT LFTM/MC (canned) and LOW FAT
LF 20TM/MC (dry) contain moderate levels
of highly digestible protein to meet the needs of dogs suffering from
protein malabsorption or protein-losing enteropathy. The carbohydrates
are highly digestible and do not contain lactose.
Since diarrhea can lead to loss of B-complex vitamins,
B vitamin levels are enhanced. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency can result
in an inadequate uptake of zinc and copper, hence, zinc and copper levels
are enhanced.
A clinical study with 48 dogs was conducted at
the University of Edinburgh, Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies.
All dogs presented with chronic diarrhea that had persisted despite aggressive
drug and dietary management. Dogs were categorized into 5 groups: EPI,
SIBO, malabsorption syndrome, colitis, and idiopathic diarrhea All dogs
were started on LOW FAT LFTM/MC (canned),
and 14 parameters of GI function were measured monthly for 5 months. A
significant improvement in body weight, appetite, drinking habits, demeanor,
coat condition, skin condition, fecal appearance, consistency and frequency
of defecation, a reduction in vomiting and coprophagia were reported.
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Special
Tips:
| 1. |
Compare the fat content (i.e., grams fat/1000 kcal)
of the different diets designed for managing gastrointestinal disease
in dogs. All claim to be restricted in fat but they typically contain
33-50% more fat compared to ROYAL CANIN Veterinary DietTM/MC
canine LOW FAT LFTM/MC (canned)
and LOW FAT LF 20TM/MC (dry). Only
LOW FAT LFTM/MC (canned) and LOW
FAT LF 20TM/MC (dry) are truly low
fat diets. |
| 2. |
LOW FAT LFTM/MC (canned)
uses fish as a source of protein. Fish is a high quality source of
protein yet contains very little fat. Advise owners in advance so
that they will anticipate the fish texture and odor of this diet. |
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REFERENCES:
Rutgers HC, Batt RM, Markwell PJ,
et al. Probiotic treatment of dogs with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
Proceedings of the ECVIM Forum: 1997, p160.
Simpson JW, Maskell IE, Quigg J, et al. The long term
management of canine exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. J Small Anim Pract
1994;35:133-138.
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