---
product_id: 50435035
title: "Veterinary Diet Recovery Dog/Cat Food"
brand: "royal canin"
price: "R319"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Royal Canin"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50435035-veterinary-diet-recovery-dog-cat-food
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Energy-dense for picky eaters High protein for muscle support Easy syringe & tube feeding texture Veterinary Diet Recovery Dog/Cat Food

**Brand:** royal canin
**Price:** R319
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐾 Fuel their comeback with every bite!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Veterinary Diet Recovery Dog/Cat Food by royal canin
- **How much does it cost?** R319 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50435035-veterinary-diet-recovery-dog-cat-food)

## Best For

- royal canin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted royal canin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Omega-3 Boost:** Eicosapentaenoic & docosahexaenoic acids reduce inflammation
- • **Antioxidant Synergy:** Vitamin C, E, taurine & lutein combat oxidative stress
- • **Energy-Dense Formula:** Limits meal volume for finicky appetites
- • **Power-Packed Protein:** Supports muscle regeneration during recovery
- • **Vet-Recommended Recovery:** Clinically designed for post-op & intensive care nutrition

## Overview

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Recovery is a clinically formulated high-protein, energy-dense wet food designed to support dogs and cats through anorexia, malnutrition, and intensive care phases. Its easy-to-administer texture suits syringe or enteral feeding, while omega-3 fatty acids and a patented antioxidant complex promote healing and reduce inflammation, making it the go-to prescription diet for post-operative and critical recovery.

## Description

Product Description Feeding in line with its physiological needs is the indispensable condition of your pet's health. A prescription feed is intended to fulfill a specific therapeutic goal that can only be defined by a veterinarian after examination of the animal. Indications Anorexia, malnutrition, intensive and post-operative care, feline liver lipidosis, gestation, lactation, growth P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Ingredients Composition: meat and animal by-products, oils and fats, cereals, vegetable by-products, milk and dairy products, minerals, sugar, yeast. Highly digestible raw materials: Meat and animal by-products (poultry, pork), caseinate, corn starch mixture. Directions Use this product as part of a recovery or intensive care regimen for a dog or cat. See more

Review: Highly recommended - Very good product . This was given to my cat by the vet alongside his treatment when he nearly died with illness , this product brought his appetite back and he recovered . Lately he's had poor appetite with his illness so I bought some myself and he cleared the plate immediately and seems happier . It feels like a complan fir cats and helps them bounce back . Very palatable to them and easy to eat fir a teething kitty too. I believe it isn't meant for long term use but when weaning off can mix with ordinary food . I think all cat parents would benefit from having a few tins of this in the cupboard .
Review: Excellent convalescent food - Very expensive but worth it if you can buy it. This replaced RC's powered formula with which I had many years experience. Just as good and this time helped me nurse a 30year old blind and deaf cat through feline Calicivirus Infection. From syringe feeding back to a healthy weight and onto normal food. Five months post virus and fingers crossed she's still going ❤️ I have yet to see either a dog or cat refuse to eat it. An excellent product.

## Features

- Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Recovery has been specially developed to accompany your dog or cat during a recovery or during intensive care.
- Indications: Anorexia - Malnutrition. Nutritional support during intensive and post-operative care. Recovery. Feeding by enteral probe. Feline liver lipidosis. Gestation, lactation, growth.
- The energy density of Recovery helps to limit the volume of meals in animals with a capricious appetite. The texture of Recovery makes it easy to use when feeding to the syringe and in enteral nutrition probes. Eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids, long-chain fatty acids of the omega 3 series, modulate inflammatory reactions and participate in the entire intestinal mucosa. The patented synergistic complex of antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, taurine and lutein) helps to reduce cellular aggression due to oxidative stress and free radicals.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0041TN5OE |
| Allergen Information | Gluten |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 14,415 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 237 in Wet Dog Food 595 in Cat Food |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Care Instructions | Keep out of reach of children |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (444) |
| Date First Available | 15 Oct. 2012 |
| Flavor | M Long |
| Item Form | Tablet |
| Item Weight | 2.34 kg |
| Item model number | 6038802 |
| Number of Items | 2340 |
| Pet Life Stage | Adult |
| Pet Type | Cat, Dog |
| Product Dimensions | 67 x 1 x 2 cm; 2.34 kg |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | 0.64 g (Pack of 2340) |
| Special features | High protein content for muscle support, high energy density for capricious appetites, easy syringe and tube feeding texture, long-chain omega 3 fatty acids, and antioxidant complex. |
| Specific Uses | Recovery, Weight |
| Storage Information | Store in a cool, dry place. |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** ROYAL CANIN
- **Flavour:** M Long
- **Item form:** Tablet
- **Specific uses for product:** Recovery, Weight

## Images

![Veterinary Diet Recovery Dog/Cat Food - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PyiNJi+QL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many cans come in the package? I've looked in the description but can't find that important detail!**
A: Hello there it's 12 cans :-) hope that helps

**Q: How long can i keep the food once the tin is opened?**
A: I kept it in a plastic bag in the fridge but used it in 24 hrs. Perhaps it would be worth contacting Royal Canon if you need to keep it for any length of time .

**Q: How many cans come in the package? I've looked in the description but can't find that important detail!**
A: I buy the large packet of dry food in the firm of vitiman balls I don't buy cans  the best is the proactive purina dry food. Hope this helps.
£30.00 per bag and my dogs love it. Sprinkle purina liver powder over balls therefore everything is expensive but definitely works especially for old dogs or sickly ones.

**Q: How many cans is this for and why does it say it's in tablet form?**
A: I think it was 12 or 24 cans. My elderly dog loved it. We used it in addition to her food. We introduced it as an extra recommended by our vet as she had been losing weight and this helped.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended
*by M***Y on 30 August 2018*

Very good product . This was given to my cat by the vet alongside his treatment when he nearly died with illness , this product brought his appetite back and he recovered . Lately he's had poor appetite with his illness so I bought some myself and he cleared the plate immediately and seems happier . It feels like a complan fir cats and helps them bounce back . Very palatable to them and easy to eat fir a teething kitty too. I believe it isn't meant for long term use but when weaning off can mix with ordinary food . I think all cat parents would benefit from having a few tins of this in the cupboard .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent convalescent food
*by B***S on 3 December 2024*

Very expensive but worth it if you can buy it. This replaced RC's powered formula with which I had many years experience. Just as good and this time helped me nurse a 30year old blind and deaf cat through feline Calicivirus Infection. From syringe feeding back to a healthy weight and onto normal food. Five months post virus and fingers crossed she's still going ❤️ I have yet to see either a dog or cat refuse to eat it. An excellent product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This dog food is not only very tasty but is low in fat and keeping our dog healthier
*by M***N on 25 May 2025*

Brilliant service. Recommended by our Vet. Our dog loves the food.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-20*