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What wet dog food is similar to Royal Canin for sensitive stomachs?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | unneutered

my dog have a very sensitive stomache, I just been to the vet and the vet has given him Royal Canin Dog Food Sensitivity Control (wet) for a week observation which seems very good to him and no more diareer and vomit. As the existing dog food (dry) might be unsuitable for his stomache, I want to ask is there any other similar type of dog food (wet) which has similar ingredients as Canin Dog Food Sensitivity Control that I can replace with?

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 28th, 2018

The main ingredient in that food is duck and tapioca. Duck is commonly found in several formulations of dog food, both prescription and over the counter. However, tapioca is not. It is limited to this brand. If the protein source is the problem, then staying on a duck formula is ideal and the carbohydrate portion will not matter. However, if the carbohydrate is the problem then you will have to perform an elimination diet to see what besides tapioca he can tolerate.

Science diet makes a D/D version that does contain duck you can try, however the carbohydrate source is potato. Puirna Beyond has a duck and sweet potato formula you can try also.

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