The lifestyles of our cats and dogs have changed significantly in recent years. A busy household, trips to the veterinary practice or groomers, changes in the home environment and other pets in the home are all factors that might prove challenging for your pet.

The 'fight or flight' or stress response occurs in situations your pet may find difficult, signs include increased heart rate, gastrointestinal changes, shaking and sweating. Some such fight or flight' responses can help an animal escape potentially harmful situations. When your pet is faced with these situations on an ongoing basis these responses can become chronic, leading to lasting changes in your pet.

Royal Canin Calm is a specially formulated diet that, when fed at recommended levels, can help support pets through these difficult times. Royal Canin Calm contains two innovative nutrients, α-casozepine and L-tryptophan, which are proven to safely maintain your pet s emotional balance and wellbeing.

To maximise the diet benefits, feed little and often, dividing the daily allowance of food into two to four small meals. Your pet should always have clean, fresh drinking water available.

Royal Canin Calm diet is recommended for pets during situations such as:

n Visitors/Festivities n Visiting the veterinary practice

n Boarding/Holidays n Introduction of a new pet

n Fireworks n Moving house or redecorating

Some signs of a stress response in dogs and cats:

n Gastrointestinal upset

n Inappropriate urination

n Excessive grooming or hair loss

n Changes in behaviour

Calm offers additional benefits to help address common issues experienced by cats and dogs during difficult times. These include nutrients to help support skin function, digestive function and help prevent urinary stones. Royal Canin Calm is suitable for long term feeding in adult cats and dogs up to 15kg.

What is Alpha-Casozepine?

Observation of newborns and young animals demonstrated the calming properties of milk which led to researchers isolating a patented peptide which causes this feeling of calm.

The rapid effect of a-casozepine has been proven in a number of published clinical trials.

My pet needs a lactose free diet, can I still feed Calm?

Yes, the milk protein contained in Calm is hydrolysed, which means it does not trigger an allergic reaction or digestive intolerance.

I am redecorating my house and it will take a few months. Can I feed Calm for the duration?

Yes, Calm offers highly digestible, optimal nutrition for adult cats and dogs up to 15kg and it is suitable for long term feeding. We recommend introducing Calm for 4 weeks before the start of any situation that could trigger a stress response.

Can I use Calm alongside pheromones?

Yes, Calm can be used in conjunction with synthetic pheromones. It is recommended that you discuss your pet's specific requirements with your Veterinary Surgeon.

The recommended diet

A specific diet for your pet

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS

Royal Canin Calm diet contains nutrients which maintain your pets emotional balance and are formulated to support digestive, urinary and skin health which may be compromised in stressed animals.

n a-casozepine is a milk protein with calming properties combined with L-tryptophan, a nutrient which helps regulate sleep, anxiety and appetite

n Highly digestible

n S/O index - helps prevent urinary stones in cats and dogs

n Skin barrier complex, supporting dermal health

Royal Canin Calm diet is enriched in antioxidants (vitamin E, vitamin C, taurine and lutein) to help maintain health and vitality.

'Antioxidant' is a general term for nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and other components naturally present in many foods. Antioxidants neutralise free radicals produced during normal body metabolism that can cause damage to body cells. Free radical production increases when your pet is ill.

Changing your pet s diet should always be carried out over several days. It is not uncommon for pets to refuse a new diet or to suffer from stomach upsets if the change is not gradual. On day 1, begin by adding a small amount of the new diet to your pet s existing food. As each day passes, add more of the new diet to less of the original food, until eventually you are only feeding the new diet. This change should take around 5-7 days.

Calm should be introduced 4 weeks prior to a potentially stressful situation unless otherwise recommended by your Veterinary team.

Royal Canin are leaders in palatability. So confident are we that your pet will enjoy their food that we offer a no quibble, money-back guarantee. Simply return the food to your veterinary practice for a full refund*.

* Terms and conditions apply

Key features Definitions

Skimmed milk Alpha S1-Casein

Hydrolysate of Alpha S1-Casein containg the bioactive peptide:

Alpha-Casozepine

PROTEIN SEPARATION

+ TRYPSIC HYDROLYSIS + HEAT TREATMENT + DRYING

PROTEINS are complex organic compounds. Protein is the main component of muscles, organs and body tissues such as hair and is vital for growth and body maintenance.

STRESS is the reaction caused by increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system. The release of adrenalin and noradrenalin from the adrenal glands (near the kidneys) causes nerves within the brain stem to become highly active, which then triggers the physiological signs we associate with stress.

L -TRYPTOPHAN is an amino acid that affects mood. It is a precursor to a chemical messenger in the brain (serotonin) which is a regulator of mood, anxiety, appetite and sleep. The safety and effectiveness of L-tryptophan has been proven in a number of trials. Antioxidants

Changing your pet s diet