When a pet is recovering from surgery, critical illness, or significant injury, getting nutrition in is as important as any medication — and it's often the hardest challenge. Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Recovery is formulated specifically for this moment: highly digestible, calorically dense, extraordinarily palatable, and available in formats that work even when normal eating isn't possible.
Why recovery nutrition is different from regular food:
- Post-surgical and critically ill patients have dramatically elevated caloric and protein needs for tissue repair
- Appetite is suppressed by pain, nausea, and stress — palatability becomes the primary barrier to intake
- Digestive function may be compromised — ultra-digestibility prevents GI complications during recovery
- Forced rest means muscle catabolism begins rapidly — high protein content helps preserve lean tissue
Royal Canin Recovery provides:
- High energy density — maximum calories per gram/mL to meet needs from small volumes
- Exceptional palatability — chicken liver, chicken, and highly appealing flavor profile tested specifically for sick pets
- Ultra-soft mousse texture — appropriate for pets with dental pain, jaw injuries, or reduced ability to chew
- Liquid format — for tube feeding or syringe feeding patients who cannot eat independently
Suitable for dogs and cats. Use under veterinary supervision during the active recovery period.
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet — clinical nutrition for the most vulnerable patients, available exclusively through veterinarians.