Taverham Vets Royal Canin Food Range

• Vet Exclusive range - not available in pet shops (a different range of Royal Canin can be purchased from pet shops but not in this high quality form)
• High quality protein - the product is not bulked out like some cheaper foods so the pet doesn't need to eat as much and therefore the food lasts longer and is better value. This also means there are less faeces to clear up.
• The foods also offer tartar control for teeth, hairball regulator, and joint protection as standard. There is also an ingredient in them to keep the coat colour (so black dogs and cats don't go brown).
• Royal Canin offer a 100% money back guarantee if the pet does not like the food.
• Foods designed for each lifestage of the pet and its associated nutritional demands.

Cats - Vital Milk, Weaning, Growth, Young Male/Female, Mature, Senior

Vital Milk (same as Cimicat)

For tiny kittens - this comes in a pack that includes a feeding bottle and teats. This would be used for kittens who are unable to feed from their mother for some reason or those in large litters that need a supplement.

Weaning (Dry Food)

Use from 4 weeks to 4 months. This food can be mixed with water to make a mush for weanling kittens. It contains antioxidants that give immunity support. It is also suitable for the pregnant/lactating mother cat.

Growth (Dry or Pouches)

This would be used from 4 months to neutering age - it can also be used from 9 weeks.

Young Male/Young Female (Dry or Pouches)

This is the ideal food for cats post-neutering and through adulthood. It will help prevent weight gain (neutered animals tend to put on weight because of reduction in circulating sex hormones) and so reduce the incidence of crystals/stones and other problems associated with obesity. If the cat lives in a multi-sex household then feed the Young Male to all the cats. Royal Canin supply Neutering Packs and the nurses should give one of these out with each cat that has been neutered.

Mature (Dry or Aluminium Trays)

This is for cats aged 7-10 years and supports the kidney and helps maintain muscle mass. It contains nutrients to help maintain the health and vitality of the older cat.

Senior (Dry or Aluminium Trays)

This for cats over 10 and supports the kidneys and also gives joint support with added chondroitin and glucosamine to help maintain healthy joints. Again it contains nutrients to help maintain the health and vitality of the older cat.

The foods are designed for the LIFESTAGES OF THE DOG as follows:-

Puppy - Digest and Skin

Smaller/Medium breed dogs (up to 25kg) start on this food and then go straight on to adult food once they are a year old. This food is excellent for pups with diarrhoea. It provides concentrated energy and has a skin barrier formula for hair and skin health.

Junior - Digest and Osteo

Feed to large dogs (over 25kg) from 5 months to one year when they would then start on the adult food. This food provides joint care for the larger breeds and is also excellent for young dogs that tend to get diarrhoea.

Adult - Four Choices
Skin & Digest
West Highland White, Sharpei, Cocker Spaniel, Rough & Bearded Collie, Hungarian Puli (Breeds that have a tendency to get skin problems)

Weight & Osteo
Labrador, Rottweiler, Rhodesian Ridgeback, St. Bernard, Bull Mastiff, Doberman, English Bull Terrier.
Breeds that have a tendency to put on weight - a good food post weight clinics to maintain healthy weight. Ideal for post neutering

Dental & Skin
Yorkshire Terrier, Border Terrier, Shih Tzu, Pekinese, Pug, Chihuahua, Whippet, Jack Russell
Smaller breeds that have a tendency to get dental problems

Osteo & Digest
German Shepherd, Briard, Chow, Akita, Dalmatian, Old English Sheepdog
Large breeds that have a tendency to get joint problems and that can often have sensitive stomachs

Please also see the breed chart which will show you the recommended food for that breed. Use your own judgement too and with crossbreeds pick the nearest!