Royal Canin Vet Hepatic Canine is a veterinary dry dog food specifically formulated for adult dogs with liver problems, such as liver disease, chronic hepatitis, liver failure, and hepatic encephalopathy. It helps support liver function and provides tailored nutrition to minimise liver workload.

Yes, Royal Canin Vet Hepatic Canine is a prescription veterinary diet. As it is indicated for the management of complex liver conditions, it should always be recommended and monitored by a veterinary surgeon to ensure your dog's safety and health.

The main protein source in this diet is soy protein isolate. This is a high-quality, highly digestible protein, specifically chosen to provide the necessary nutrition for adult dogs while helping to minimise liver workload.

Yes, this veterinary diet is contraindicated for pregnant or lactating bitches and growing puppies. It should also not be fed to dogs with pancreatitis, a history of pancreatitis, or hyperlipidaemia.

To reduce the liver's workload after meals, it is recommended to divide the total daily amount of Royal Canin Vet Hepatic Canine into several small meals throughout the day, rather than feeding just one or two large meals.

The transition to Royal Canin Vet Hepatic Canine should be done gradually over 10 days. On days 1 to 3, mix 75% of the old food with 25% of the new; on days 4 to 6, mix 50% of each; on days 7 to 9, use 25% of the old and 75% of the new; and on day 10, feed 100% of the new veterinary diet.

The duration of feeding Royal Canin Vet Hepatic Canine depends on the specific condition and the regenerative capacity of your dog's liver. In cases of chronic disease, feeding this veterinary diet may be lifelong, always under the supervision of your veterinary surgeon.