Royal Canin Launches 'Neutered Care Large Dog', Its First Specialized Therapeutic Diet for Large Dogs

As a Health Through Nutrition Company dedicated to achieving the health of dogs and cats through nutrition, Royal Canin Japon (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Shinichi Kusakabe; hereinafter referred to as Royal Canin), which offers premium pet foods and therapeutic diets, has launched 'Neutered Care Large Dog' (dry food) for dogs. This is a therapeutic diet that appropriately adjusts calories to maintain a healthy weight as a post-spaying/neutering diet, while supporting the healthy bodies of large dogs with 6 total care points based on scientific research *1. This product is a VDEC-registered *2 therapeutic diet intended for the dietary treatment of pets with specific diseases or health conditions. Under the diagnosis and guidance of a veterinarian, it is available at veterinary clinics nationwide *3, Royal Canin's official and certified online stores, and certified physical stores. *1 Currently on sale for veterinary clinics via Kyoritsu Seiyaku Corporation. Sales begin at Royal Canin's official/certified online stores and certified physical stores on April 6. *2 VDEC (Veterinary Diet Evaluation Center) is a non-profit, third-party organization that promotes the quality and appropriate use of therapeutic diets. Products that meet the evaluation criteria, which were formulated with reference to European standards, are permitted to display the 'VDEC Mark (Registered Therapeutic Diet Mark)'. *3 Please contact your primary veterinary clinic to inquire if they carry this product. Large dogs, which have larger builds and heavier body weights, experience significant strain on their bodies, especially their skeletons and joints. It is said that they age faster compared to small and medium-sized dogs. Understanding these physical characteristics of large dogs and providing appropriate nutritional management from a young age is extremely important for them to age healthily. On the other hand, in Japan, where ultra-small and small dogs make up the majority, options for veterinary-exclusive foods targeting large dogs have been limited. Currently, many large dog owners substitute with therapeutic diets designed for small dogs or use commercial foods without receiving nutritional guidance from a veterinarian. Therefore, to realize nutritional guidance for large dogs by veterinary clinics and maintain their health, Royal Canin has launched 'Neutered Care Large Dog', specifically tailored for large dogs, from its 'Neutered Care' series, which boasts the status of being 'No. 1 Veterinarian Recommended' *4. This product supports the daily health of large dogs through 6 total care points based on scientific research tailored for large dogs, in addition to maintaining weight after spaying/neutering. *4 Domestic therapeutic diet market research (2024, investigated by Zpeer) 'Neutered Care Large Dog' is a veterinary-exclusive food featuring 6 total care points based on scientific research for large dogs. It thoroughly addresses key care points to support the healthy bodies of large dogs.