Royal Canin announces new feline diabetes diet for overweight cats

Royal Canin is introducing a new diet for overweight cats who have diabetes at the 2026 Veterinary Meeting & Expo in Orlando, Florida. In addition to the new feline diet, the company has launched home care nutritional kits for pets who have received a diagnosis of certain conditions.

According to Royal Canin, their new feline diet for overweight patients with diabetes, Glycoadvanced, is formulated with an increased nutrient-to-calorie ratio and developed for safe caloric restriction in these pets.¹ The diet is available as a wet and dry food and supports vitality, healthy blood glucose levels and a healthy body weight, noted Royal Canin in a news release announcing the new product.1 These factors, says Royal Canin, can positively impact quality of life.

“Weight reduction with a veterinary diet is a key part of management for overweight diabetic cats, helping to improve blood sugar levels and their general health and wellbeing,” wrote Royal Canin.^1-3

In addition to their Glycoadvanced feline diet, the pet nutrition company said they will be launching Royal Canin Veterinary Fresh Nutrition later in 2026. The line will feature gently cooked veterinary diets developed by board-certified veterinary nutritionists and will include therapeutic formulations for gastrointestinal and dermatologic conditions

The company also launched home care kits that provide nutritional solutions to support pets that have received a diagnosis related to dermatology, gastrointestinal, and urinary conditions. The kits provide a sampling of diets for those conditions.

According to Royal Canin, the kits are aimed at helping make sure owners follow diet recommendations, as well as bridge the transition between diagnosis and subscription services.¹ The company said these kits can also be used as an educational tool that help pet owners better understand the benefits of nutrition compliance.

"VMX sets the tone for the year as we continue to support and empower veterinary professionals through the impact of therapeutic nutrition," Todd East, DVM, director of veterinary affairs, Royal Canin North America, said in the company release.¹ "From our dietary offerings to our ongoing support of learning and development for veterinarians and veterinary technicians, 2026 will continue to be a year of innovation for Royal Canin and commitment to the veterinary industry."

References

1. Royal Canin previews upcoming therapeutic innovations at VMX 2026. News release. Royal Canin. January 15, 2026. Accessed January 19, 2026. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royal-canin-previews-upcoming-therapeutic-innovations-at-vmx-2026-302660357.html
2. Rand J, Gottlieb SA. Feline diabetes mellitus. In: Ettinger SJ, Feldman EC, Côté E, eds. Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2017:1781-1795.
3. Jørgensen FK, Mohanty A, Kieler IN, et al. Twelve-week controlled caloric restriction with a purpose-formulated diabetic weight loss diet increases achievement of diabetic remission in overweight diabetic cats: an international multicenter prospective, randomized clinical trial. Abstract presented at: 35th ECVIM-CA Congress; September 18-20, 2025; Maastricht, Netherlands.