Proplan Canine Gastrointestinal

Overview

Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Canine EN Gastrointestinal is a complete dietetic dry dog food specially formulated to support dogs suffering from digestive disorders and nutrient absorption issues. Developed by Purina veterinarians and nutritionists, this highly digestible formula helps manage gastrointestinal conditions such as diarrhoea, maldigestion, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).

Designed for both puppies and adult dogs, the diet contains carefully selected ingredients, moderate fat levels, and easily absorbed nutrients to reduce digestive workload while promoting optimal nutrient uptake and recovery. This veterinary diet is commonly recommended by New Zealand vets during gastrointestinal illness, recovery periods, or long-term digestive management.

Key Features & Benefits

Highly Digestible Formula
Made with easily digestible ingredients to support compromised digestive systems and improve nutrient absorption.

Supports Gastrointestinal Recovery
Helps manage acute and chronic diarrhoea, gastritis, and malabsorption disorders.

Moderate Fat Content
Formulated with controlled fat levels to help minimise fat maldigestion and digestive stress.

Enhanced Energy Density
Provides concentrated nutrition so dogs receive essential nutrients even when appetite is reduced.

Contains Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCTs)
Special fat sources allow easier absorption directly through the intestine, supporting dogs with impaired digestion.

Prebiotic Fibre Support
Includes prebiotic fibres such as inulin to help promote beneficial gut bacteria and support stool quality.

Complete & Balanced Veterinary Diet
Suitable for growing puppies and maintenance of adult dogs when fed as directed by a veterinarian.

Indications

Commonly recommended for dogs experiencing:

• Acute or chronic diarrhoea

• Sensitive digestion

• Maldigestion or malabsorption

• Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

• Gastroenteritis

• Recovery following illness or surgery

• Dietary intolerance

Veterinary supervision is recommended before use or extended feeding.

Nutritional Analysis

Protein: 24%, Fat: 11.5%, Fibre: 3%, Metabolizable Energy: 3.5 kcal/g (3500 kcal/kg).

Feeding Guide

Daily feeding amounts vary depending on your dog’s weight, condition, and veterinary advice.

General feeding recommendations:

• Transition gradually over 5–7 days when introducing the diet.

• Feed smaller meals multiple times daily to support digestion.

• Adjust feeding amounts to maintain ideal body condition.

• Ensure fresh drinking water is always available.

For gastrointestinal conditions, feeding exclusively as the sole diet is typically recommended for best results.

Suitable For

• Puppies and adult dogs

• Dogs with digestive sensitivities

• Short-term gastrointestinal recovery

• Long-term digestive management under veterinary guidance

Important Information

• This is a veterinary therapeutic diet.

• Use under veterinary recommendation.

• Not intended for healthy dogs without digestive indications.