ROYAL CANIN cat food, reviews from customers and veterinarians

Feed overview

Now Royal Canin is one of the most popular pet foods.
Since 2004, the food has been produced in Russia (Moscow region) by Mars Incorporated, which produces such foods as Cesar, Pedigree, Whiskas, Perfect Fit, KiteKat, Sheba and Eukanuba. The company develops regular daily diets and specialized medicinal diets for cats. The company also produces Royal Canin dog food. For information about the food, visit the manufacturer’s official website www.royal-canin.ru. Despite the fact that Royal Canin brand food is positioned as super-premium food, in our opinion, it can be classified as a premium class.

Royal Canin is the only cat food brand that has a wide variety of breed-specific diets. When developing each line, experts took into account all the nuances of the physiological structure of the representatives of the breed. The shape of the granules in each food is different, because... the anatomical structure of the jaw and teeth may differ slightly.

Royal Canin dry food lines for cats

Of the dry formulas on the market, Feline Breed Nutrition diets for breeds are:

• Sphynx (up to 12 months and for adults over one year old);
• Siamese cat;
• Maine Coon (for kittens up to 15 months and for adults over 15 months);
• British Shorthair (for kittens and adult cats);
• Siberian cat;
• Bengal;
• Persian cat (for kittens and adult cats).

Feline Health Nutrition diets are also quite varied:

• Food for kittens is presented in three formulas: for individuals up to 4 months of age, up to a year, and a separate line for neutered kittens (and up to one year of age);
• For domestic cats: adults, long-haired, prone to overeating and elderly (over 7 years old);
• Diet for pets with digestive problems;
• For cats over 12 years of age;
• Formula for neutered individuals: up to 7 years of age, up to 12 years of age and over 12 years of age;
• For active animals with access to the outdoors;
• Separate formulas for particularly picky pets regarding the taste, aroma or composition of food.

Feline Health Nutrition line for cats with special needs, which are the prevention of such problems as:

• Dental diseases (plaque and tartar);
• Formation of hairballs in the gastrointestinal tract;
• Urolithiasis;
• Disorders of the digestive system;
• Overweight.

Royal Canin wet food lines for cats

Wet rations are available in pouches. Wet formulas are designed for specific breeds:

• Maine Coons;
• British breed;
• Persian cats.

The usual formulas are represented by the following options:

• In sauce, jelly or in the form of pate for kittens and for normal and sterilized cats up to 12 months;
• For adult animals (in the form of pate or pieces in sauce or jelly);
• In sauce, jelly or pate for neutered cats;
• For the elderly - over 7 and over 12 years old (in sauce and jelly).

For cats with special needs:

• Prevention of urolithiasis;
• Maintaining the beauty of the coat;
• Prevention of the formation of hairballs in the stomach;
• Increased sensitivity of the gastrointestinal tract;
• Light formula for overfed cats.

Advantages and disadvantages of Royal Canin cat food

A wide variety of lines of dry food. Food can be found in any pet store. Various forms of wet food. There are specialized diets for both dry and wet diets.

The main source of animal protein in almost all diets is dehydrated poultry protein. The manufacturer does not indicate which parts of the carcass are used in the manufacture of both dry and wet food. This can be powder from bones, feathers and other processed products. It also contains hydrolyzed proteins of animal origin - chemically treated parts of the carcass or processed products (feathers, bones, hooves). Dry diets contain quite a lot of plant components (including corn and wheat), which are not nutritionally valuable ingredients for cats. Dry formulas contain unknown preservatives and antioxidants. In wet diets, the manufacturer does not even indicate what type of meat and offal is used.

What to feed a kitten from four to twelve months

After four months, the pet’s diet should, as always, be balanced, rich in important microelements and substances, which in ready-made food are calculated depending on the age and needs of the pet. At the same time, the feeding schedule may change, since cats tend to eat several times a day. It is very important here to control the daily food intake so that the kitten does not overeat. Otherwise, there is a high risk of gaining excess weight, which carries with it a number of diseases in the future. That is why it is recommended to divide the daily intake into several servings.

Royal Canin Kitten dry food

The food is developed taking into account the developmental characteristics of the body in the second phase of growth. At this time, the immune system mainly continues to develop, bone and muscle tissue builds up, teeth change and puberty occurs. The pet becomes more active, begins to explore the world around him with interest and spends a lot of time playing.

Royal Canin Kitten is suitable for feeding your pet from 4 months until he is fully grown, up to 12 months.

Product Features:

• a complex of antioxidants is involved in maintaining the kitten’s defenses during their formation
• prebiotics and highly digestible protein help maintain normal gastrointestinal function and healthy intestinal microflora
• the high calorie content of the product in combination with essential microelements, vitamins, including calcium, helps provide everything necessary during the period of intensive development

Pieces in jelly Royal Canin Kitten in Jelly

Wet food can be used on its own or combined with a dry diet. Suitable for feeding pets aged 4 to 12 months.

Product Features:

• helps support the immune system and the body's protective functions during their development
• The pieces in the jelly are easy to grab and chew, and the formula is designed to suit kittens' preferences

Chunks in Royal Canin Kitten in Gravy sauce

Chunks in Sauce is a diet that meets the macronutrient profile that kittens instinctively prefer. Suitable for feeding animals aged 4-12 months. Can be combined with dry food or used as a separate diet.

Product Features:

• Helps support the immune system in the second growth phase
• small pieces of optimal size are easy to grab and chew

Royal Canin Kitten in Loaf

The soft pate has an optimal consistency, which many kittens prefer.

Product Features:

• supports the immune system during the formation period during the second stage of development
• The formula of the food meets the instinctive preferences of kittens

Food for kittens

If you take home a furry lump, the first thing you need to do is optimize its diet. Therefore, the best assistant for you will be Royal Canin for kittens. Reviews from experts in the field of felinology indicate that it is the food of this brand that ensures the harmonious growth and development of your pet. For babies from birth there is Royal Canin Babycat Milk milk replacer. This is complete nutrition for kittens from birth to 2 months. This breast milk substitute provides support for a growing body with a unique combination of nutrients. For babies from 4 months, there are wet and dry food, from which you can choose the one that suits your kitten.

Compound

Royal Canin diets were developed taking into account the special needs of the body of cats with gastrointestinal pathologies. Components containing quickly digestible proteins reduce the intensity of fermentation; carbohydrates, represented by plant oligosaccharides, stimulate local immunity in the intestine. The combination of prebiotics and fiber restores the microecology of the digestive system. The increased calorie content of feed allows you to reduce their daily intake, and thus reduce the load on the gastrointestinal tract. Vitamins and minerals ensure the acid-base balance in the body, participate in metabolic processes, and serve as antioxidants.

Royal Canin Gastro Intestinal medicated food is completely hypoallergenic; it does not contain synthetic preservatives or artificial additives intended to improve the taste and aroma.

Royal Canin Gastro Intestinal foods are available in the form of dry croquettes and canned food.

Dry diets

The “crackers” (croquettes) obtained by extrusion are packaged in bags made of multilayer kraft paper; the most popular types of packaging are 2 kg and 0.4 kg. Their cost is 1500 and 350 rubles, respectively.

Dry food includes:

• dehydrated (dehydrated) poultry meat,
• animal fats, soybean oil, fish oil,
• egg powder,
• suppliers of vegetable fiber rice, beet pulp,
• plantain seeds, which have anti-inflammatory and enveloping properties;
• lipophilic marigold extract (has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, healing and analgesic effects),
• yeast,
• vitamins A, D3,
• trace elements iodine, iron, manganese, copper, selenium, zinc.

Canned food

Royal Canin wet food comes in plastic pouch bags. The price of a package weighing 100 g is from 70 rubles.

Contains canned food:

• pork,
• poultry meat and liver,
• rice or corn flour,
• source of fiber fine crystalline cellulose,
• yeast,
• fish fat,
• marigold extract, taurine, which have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and metabolism-regulating effects,
• trace elements iodine, iron, manganese, copper, selenium, zinc,
• vitamins A and D.

Owner reviews of Royal Canin kitten food

Dmitry Kostyuk, the happy owner of a cat from the nursery, left the following review: “We give our fidgety wet food Royal Canin Kitten Instinctive in Gravy. The baby eats it like a vacuum cleaner. The composition is balanced, designed to meet the needs of an organism that is growing, and this is very important. The size of the pieces is convenient for chewing with a small jaw. The stomach works well, there are no allergies, the kitten is healthy and active. We’re glad we didn’t make a mistake with our choice.”

Małgorzata Staszewska, who has had a neutered kitten living at home for a couple of months, says: “Thanks to this food, we are able to maintain the cat’s optimal weight for his age. Having tried different types of food, Mashan eats Kitten Sterilized. My cat really likes this diet and he eats every last bite. We will definitely remain loyal to Royal Canin!”

Food for sterilized animals

This is the most problematic category, since this procedure greatly changes the metabolism, which affects the health of your pet. An excellent choice would be Royal Canin for neutered cats. Reviews from veterinarians and owners of sterilized animals indicate that it is precisely these specialized foods that help ensure normal well-being and high activity after surgery. Despite the abundance of different foods on the market today, there are undeniable leaders who are trusted. This food reduces the risk of obesity and prevents diseases of the genitourinary system. In addition, it contains a large amount of healthy protein. This is Neutered Young Male from the Royal Canin series for neutered cats. Feedback from owners suggests that even the most pampered animals eat it with pleasure.

conclusions

The Royal Canin Kitten line is an excellent choice for your pet. The company is attentive to the production process and carefully monitors compliance with the manufacturing technology of the entire range so that your pet receives all the necessary nutrients in each serving. More than one generation of healthy and beautiful animals has grown up on the company’s products, and veterinarians confidently recommend them as the main diet for purebred and mongrel cats. Reviews from owners are direct proof that Royal Canin is truly a brand that works conscientiously and that you can trust with the health of your pet.

Veterinary ruler

In addition to the everyday diets that were discussed above, these manufacturers have veterinary products with a more attractive composition, high digestibility and a narrower purpose. Here you will find excellent hypoallergenic food, food for dogs and cats with various diseases and special needs. Depending on the purpose, such food can be given to animals in courses or throughout their entire life.

Royal Canin Veterinary Dog Food Hill's Prescription Diet Veterinary Dog Food Purina Veterinary Diets Veterinary Cat Food Royal Canin Veterinary Cat Food Hill's Prescription Diet Veterinary Cat Food Purina Veterinary Diets

Recommended daily feeding allowance

The packages indicate the exact standards for canned food and biscuits intended for daily nutrition. The volume depends on the body weight of the animal:

Important! When choosing a dietary menu for a pet after sterilization, you must follow the standards indicated on the packaging. Animals must have free 24/7 access to drinking water

Kitten Sterilized should not be given to spayed or neutered pets.

Royal Canin Cat Food Review

Pet stores and hypermarkets offer a wide variety of foods under the Royal Canin brand. Each product has its own recommendations for use, and there are age and health restrictions. Owners can choose options for both neutered and sick animals.

Dry food Urinary is intended for sick pets

Urinary

Royal Canin cat food from this series is intended for pets with urinary tract diseases and kidney stones. Owners can purchase them in the form of biscuits or pieces of meat in sauce.

Royal Canin Urinari wet food

The series includes the following types of food:

• Royal Canin Urinary S/O LP 34 Feline is a dietary food for the treatment and prevention of urolithiasis. It is prohibited for pregnant and lactating cats with chronic renal failure, metabolic acidosis, heart failure and hypertension. Dissolution of struvite stones occurs after 5-12 weeks from the start of treatment; to prevent relapses, the pet is kept on a diet for another 6 months;
• Royal Canin Urinary S/O Olfactory Attraction is a complete dietary food used for daily consumption, treatment and prevention of the formation of urolithiasis of struvite etiology. Can be used to prevent oxalate in animals that prefer to select food by smell;
• Royal Canin Urinary S/O High Delution helps to quickly dissolve struvite and prevent the development of urolithiasis. Treatment takes 5-12 weeks, consolidation of the results obtained takes another 6 months. Regular urine tests are required throughout the therapeutic period. When consuming this food, the volume of urine increases, thus preventing the two main forms of urolithiasis.

High Dilution is used to treat urolithiasis

Important! If there is idiopathic, regularly recurring cystitis, the pet must be switched to wet food of the same series

Kitten

The Royal Canin company produces food for kittens in dry and canned forms. Among the well-known varieties of the Kitten series are:

• Royal Canin - adapted croquettes and pouches for babies 4-12 months. They contain 34% protein and 20% fat and are suitable for pregnant and lactating cats;
• Royal Canin Sterilized is produced for cats that have undergone sterilization and castration; they contain a sufficient amount of nutrients for normal development;
• Royal Canin British Shorthair is intended for “Britons” from 4 to 12 months;
• Royal Canin Maine Coon is produced for purebred Maine Coon kittens from 3-15 months;
• Royal Canin Persian is recommended for young Persians from 4 to 12 months;
• Royal Canin Mother & Babycat for babies from 1 and not older than 4 months.

Note! Veterinarians do not recommend feeding kittens under one year of age with adult food. They do not contain enough vitamins and minerals for normal development

Royal Canin kitten food completely compensates for the deficiency of nutrients.

For kittens, you need to buy species designed for their age.

Renal

The series includes biscuits or canned food, suitable for feeding cats with kidney failure. Animals with this pathology have reduced appetite and increased demands on the taste of food.

The food has a special structure that makes it easy to chew croquettes even in the presence of inflammation in the mucous tissues of the oral cavity. The active ingredients included help fight free radicals, the concentration of which increases as the pet ages.

The treatment line is represented by the following varieties:

• Royal Canin Renal is recommended for chronic renal failure, prevention of recurrence of kidney stones, recurrence of urolithiasis;
• Royal Canin Renal RF23 relieves toxicosis during uremic crises, supports kidney function during chronic renal failure, contains a minimal amount of phosphorus;
• Royal Canin Renal Special Cat RSF 26 is distinguished by a high content of proteins necessary to maintain muscle mass, a special flavor allows you to feed animals with special taste preferences;
• Royal Canin Renal Select RSE 24 is a food that is intended for pets with CRF, contains components that stimulate appetite, reduces the load on the kidneys and is high in calories.

For your information! Treatment with specialized food is carried out for six months. If the diagnosis reveals damage to the nephrons of the kidneys by ¾, then the animal is prescribed a lifelong diet.

Royal Canin Renal is intended for pets with renal failure

What to feed kittens

When a small cat appears in the house, most owners have a question about what to feed their pet: ready-made diets or homemade food. In this case, industrial feed will be a convenient solution. They contain vitamins, microelements and easily digestible protein necessary for full development.

In addition, during the growth period the animal needs more energy than in adulthood. He needs a sufficient amount of amino acids, calcium, phosphorus and other trace elements. Some pet owners believe that homemade food will better meet their kittens' needs. It is important to remember that such nutrition is very difficult to balance at home without sufficient specialized knowledge. Therefore, if you decide to create a diet based on homemade food, you must first consult with a veterinary nutritionist.

What to feed a kitten from one to four months

From about 3-4 weeks, the kitten can begin to be given solid food. He may also start tasting it himself from the cat's bowl. From 6 weeks he is completely ready to feed himself.

Royal Canin Mother & Babycat Ultra Soft Mousse

The light and delicate mousse is suitable for feeding during the first growth phase, that is, from 1 to 4 months. Due to the mousse texture, the kitten can easily eat the entire portion.

Product Features:

• Helps support the immune system during growth
• the aroma profile corresponds to the instinctively preferred by the pet

Dry food Royal Canin Mother & Babycat

Dry food that can be soaked will help quickly and easily transition your pet from mother's milk to more adult food. At about 4 weeks of age, the kitten becomes more active, it grows sharp claws and teeth, so it can injure its mother during feeding.

Mazer & Babycat food will help the kitten quickly adapt to solid food. The croquette has a specially designed texture, due to which, upon contact with water, it is soaked until it becomes a paste. The croquette is easily grabbed and chewed.

Product Features:

• antioxidant complex with vitamin E supports the immune system during development
• prebiotics (FOS) are necessary for the balance of healthy intestinal microflora, which helps ensure normal digestion, highly digestible protein is important during the growth period for both development and normal digestion
• DHA, which is extremely necessary in the first phase, takes part in the development of the nervous system, namely the brain

Description and composition

Royal Canin for small breed dogs: for puppies and adults

Cats suffering from urolithiasis are only given a special diet. They cannot be fed natural food or any other food. Urinary S/O medicated food for cats, developed by Royal Canin specialists, is able to control the acidity of pets’ urine and prevent the formation of stones.

For reference! Groups of outstanding scientists and veterinarians have been working on the creation of this food for many years.

Royal Canin S/O for cats dissolves struvite, oxalates and other crystals, and also normalizes the volume and density of urine. Due to the high content of glycosaminoglycans in food, the walls of the bladder are protected from harmful substances. The acid-base balance shifts slightly towards oxidation.

The intake of certain minerals into the body is reduced, primarily phosphorus, magnesium, ammonium, calcium, vitamin D, and oxalic acid. Urinari food for cats contains a slightly increased amount of table salt. This is necessary so that the cat drinks more water, then harmful substances will be removed from the body faster. The protein content in the Urinari special feed is strictly controlled: its excessive amount increases the level of ammonium.

Royal Canin Urinari lines:

• Royal Canin Urinary Care - dry and wet Royal Canin Urinary Care is intended for cats at high risk of ICD.
• Royal Canin Urinary S/O High Dilution 34 - wet and dry Royal Canin Urinary S/O High Dilution 34.
• Royal Canin Urinary S/O LP34 - for treatment and prevention.
• Royal Canin Urinary S/O Moderate Calorie is a food with moderate energy value for spayed and neutered pets, as well as for cats prone to obesity.

Important! The cat must have a cup of clean, fresh, drinking water. You need to change the water 2 times a day

Special nutrition prevents the formation of stones, regulates the acidity and density of urine

Healthy Ingredients

Premium medicinal food is made only from natural products of the highest quality.

Royal Canin Urinary S/O for cats contains the following ingredients:

• meat (chicken, turkey, pork, etc.);
• offal (liver, etc.);
• fish fat;
• sunflower oil;
• egg powder;
• corn flour;
• wheat and corn gluten;
• rice and other grains;
• plant sources of fiber.

Special supplements contain many additional nutrients. Thanks to erect marigold extract, there is enough lutein in the diet. The source of glucosamine is the hydrolyzate of crustacean shells.

The diet contains many useful substances: vitamins A and D3, iodine, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc, selenium, taurine, DL-methionine, fructooligosaccharides, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, glucosamine, lutein, etc.

Dry diet

Assortment and features of feed

Royal Canin offers cat owners three series of food:

• everyday food for adult cats;
• everyday food for kittens (up to 1 year);
• dietary feed.

Photo gallery: some types of everyday food for adult cats

Ageing is the ideal food for older cats (over 12 years old)

Breed Nutrition - food for purebred cats

The Indoor line is suitable for cats leading a domestic lifestyle; for cats with frequent walks there is another food - Outdoor

The Savoir Exigent food series is designed to feed capricious cats.

The Sterilized series is designed for cats who have undergone sterilization

Everyday food for adult cats is available in several options:

• taking into account the breed (British Shorthair, Maine Coon adult, Sphinx, Persian, Siamese);
• taking into account age (Indoor - up to 7 years, Indoor - from 7 years, Ageing 12+);
• taking into account the characteristics (Indoor Appetite control for cats prone to excess weight, Outdoor - for those who often walk outside, Savoire Exigent - for capricious pets);
• for sterilized cats (Sterilised 37, Sterilised 7+, Sterilised 12+);
• taking into account the delicate digestive system (Sensible 33, Digest Sensitive, Digestive Care).

The manufacturer also took care of the kittens’ diet. Children's "Royal" is also divided into several groups (depending on the age, breed and needs of different kittens):

• Mother and babycat (up to 4 months). Even pregnant cats can eat this food, so you can prepare a large package in advance (suitable for both mother and babies).
• Babycat Instinctive (for kittens up to 4 months);
• Persian for Persian kittens up to 12 months of age;
• British Shorthair for British shorthair kittens under 1 year of age;
• Maine Coon for Maine Coon kittens aged 3 to 15 months;
• Kitten - classic everyday food for kittens;
• Kitten Sterilized for kittens under 1 year of age who have undergone sterilization.

A friend of mine was given a kitten a year ago. His eyes were already open, but judging by the way his tummy touched the floor, it was clear that the baby was not even a month old. Some kittens, of course, already eat at this age, but this little one did not eat anything. The new guardians were afraid to pour cow's milk into him with a pipette. The veterinarian advised me to buy special milk for kittens (like baby formula). It turned out that a similar product is produced under the Royal Canin brand.

Photo gallery: the most popular Royal Canin baby foods

Mother and Babycat is a food for kittens, but can also be fed to pregnant and lactating cats

Royal Canin Kitten - classic, high-calorie, everyday food for cats and cats under 1 year of age (contains many vitamins)

Royal Canin Maine Coon Kitten is a breed specific kitten food (contains prebiotics)

Babycat Instinctive is a wet food (mousse) for the transition from mother's milk to self-feeding (stimulates the production of antibodies) Kitten Sterilized is food for sterilized kittens

The veterinary series consists of products intended for cats with special health conditions:

• Intensive Beauty - to maintain the beauty of the coat;
• Urinary Care - for the prevention of urolithiasis;
• Instinctive 7+ - prevents the formation of struvite;
• Senior Consult Stage 1 - preventive food for cats and female cats over 7 years old;
• Senior Consult Stage 1 balance - for cats prone to obesity, over 7 years old;
• Senior Consult Stage 2 - preventive food for cats with visible signs of aging;
• Skin Young Male - for cats who have undergone castration and have delicate skin;
• Skin Young Female - for cats that have undergone sterilization and have sensitive skin;
• Skin & Coat Formula - for cats and cats with sensitive skin after castration/sterilization;
• Convalescence Support s/o - for animals after illness;
• Calm CC 36 - dietary food for animals that have experienced severe stress;
• Diabetic DS46 - dietary food for diabetic cats;
• for cats with liver diseases: Hepatic HF26, Gastro Intestinal Moderate Calorie GIM35;
• Mobility NC28 - for cats with disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

The range of Royal Canin feeds is so wide that it is impossible to list all the products. In addition, it is unlikely that the cat’s owner will remember all the options and will look for a specific one in the store. All you need to do is select the product line you need.

Photo gallery: the most popular Royal Canin diet foods

Convalescence Support is suitable for cats that have suffered from some kind of disease (increases immunity)

Diabetic DS46 is one of the most popular dietary foods from Royal Canin.

Hepatic HF26 is a food for cats with liver diseases

The Senior Consult series is designed specifically for older cats with different signs of aging

Urinary Care is perfect for cats prone to urolithiasis

Table: composition, series, types, prices of some feeds

Does Royal Canin have cat treats?

Every owner wants to pamper their pet with “goodies”

What a treat is for a cat is known only to the cat itself. It is impossible to predict which product she will perceive as “delicious.” But the owner’s participation also plays a big role in choosing such a treat. My cat eats natural food, so we have wet food as a treat. The cat eats it with appetite (and it is safer than her beloved candies). Although my Hosya will not refuse canned peas, a glass of ice cream (the cat eats it, standing on her hind legs, holding the glass itself with her two front paws), and even green onions.

In fact, a cat treat is considered a special product that combines 2 functions at once:

• the cat should like the treat, it should cause appetite, etc.;
• the treat should be healthy and low-calorie (its consumption should not lead to overeating).

Royal Canin produces treats for pets in the form of bones made from compressed sinews. Such a treat satisfies the pet’s need to chew something, cleanses teeth of tartar and plaque, and also freshens breath. But, unfortunately, at the moment this product is only available for dogs. Therefore, as a “yummy” you can choose some delicious jelly from the same manufacturer.

Food for newborn kittens

There are situations when a kitten has to replace its mother, feeding it on its own. This happens when the cat is not nearby for some reason or does not have milk. Sometimes too many kittens are born and not all reach the mother's nipples.

A lifesaver in such cases is the Royal Canin Babycat Milk product. This is a substitute for natural cat's milk, which can be used as both a complete nutrition and an additional one. Its composition is completely balanced and helps provide the kitten with all the necessary substances.

The content of lactose and fructo-oligosaccharides in this food helps to reliably protect the baby’s fragile digestive system. These substances also normalize the intestinal microflora, preventing the development of pathogenic bacteria.

The presence of EPA and DHA fatty acids makes the mixture as close as possible to cat milk, and special aromatic additives make it attractive to kittens. The coconut oil contained in this food helps strengthen the immune system and maintain normal cholesterol levels in the blood.

What not to give to a kitten

Some owners, in addition to the chosen nutrition program, decide to additionally feed their pet or often treat it with food from their table. But digestion in cats is different from that of humans, and a number of seemingly ordinary foods can cause not only mild illness, but also serious damage to organs.

• Raw eggs contain avidin, which can interfere with the absorption of biotin, which is one of the B vitamins.
• Chocolate is harmful due to theobromine it contains. Heart rhythm disturbances, tremors, convulsions, and sometimes death - these are the possible consequences of chocolate eaten by a cat.
• Onions and garlic can provoke the development of anemia, since these products can destroy red blood cells in the animal's blood.
• Milk can cause digestive upset, since after 6 months the body of most kittens stops producing the enzyme responsible for breaking down lactose.

General information and indications for use

So, Royal Canin Renal food is considered an indispensable product for cats that suffer from kidney problems. Having studied the description of this food in detail, you can find that it must be used in the following cases:

1. Chronic renal failure.
2. Prevention of relapses of urolithiasis.
3. Prevention of recurrence of calcium oxalate stones.

As it becomes clear from the main indications for use, Royal Canin Renal cat food can be given to your pet only after consultation with a qualified specialist. However, do not underestimate your own role in this situation. Although only a doctor can make a diagnosis, your job is to get your cat to the doctor on time. That is why you need to carefully monitor the condition of your pet and its health, and as soon as you notice a change in condition, you need to immediately take the cat to the veterinarian.

It is worth mentioning here that the main signs of kidney problems in cats are lack of appetite, passivity and uncontrolled urination.

So, any of these symptoms should be a wake-up call for you, forcing you to pay closer attention to your pet and its state of health

Conclusions about Royal Canin food

Royal Canin food is positioned as high-quality elite nutrition. However, if there are no special complaints about the medical line, then the usual range has a number of disadvantages. They are much better than most foods, although they are not much different in price, but they are far from super-premium quality.

Raising and feeding a pet is an important part of an animal’s life. For a balanced diet, it is necessary to select the necessary products, prepare and add vitamins to the food that are required for the growth and development of a cat. The Royal Canin company has taken care of everything, developing and producing all kinds of food that are suitable even for picky pets.

Conclusion on Royal Canin dry and wet food

The current composition of Royal Canin is similar to economy. Lots of grains, no percentage of ingredients, no additional instructions such as what kind of rice was used, etc. For example, let’s compare the compositions of Royal Canina and good holistic dry food GO! (we compare it with it, since it has the same price per kg as Royal Canin, from 500 to 700 rubles, unlike other holistic brands, such as Akana or Orijen).

Screenshots from official websites (click on the image to enlarge).

Line by breed

There is a line designed for certain breeds of cats (Persian, British Shorthair and others). According to the manufacturer, each of them has its own individual characteristics, the necessary substances are selected optimally for the breed, and the food is adapted to the size and structure of the pet’s jaws. But we doubt it, again we rely on the composition. The line includes products for:

Bengals;

Persians;

Maine Coons;

Siamese;

Siberian;

sphinxes;

British and other popular shorthaired, semi-longhaired, longhaired breeds.

Let's look at the composition using the example of food for everyone's favorite Maine Coons, screenshot from the official website.

Again, animal proteins of unknown quality, rice, grain flour, vegetable proteins. Perhaps the ingredients in the last places are selected for Maine Coon, but in the first places they are still the same as in all other Royal Canin foods. Our pets do not need all these components.

Healthy Ingredients

Yeast and fermentation by-products (of unknown origin) were probably added to the diet as a source of B vitamins. Their quality cannot be assessed. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are beneficial prebiotics that normalize the balance of beneficial and harmful intestinal bacteria.

Marigold erecta extract (source of lutein) – includes lutein (plant pigment beneficial for vision) and bioflavonoids (powerful natural antioxidants).

This food contains, among other things, a variety of vitamin and mineral supplements. They are necessary partly due to the lack of minerals and vitamins in the raw materials, partly due to the peculiarities of the technological process for the production of dry food (this is the industry norm, and therefore is not a direct indicator of high or low quality of the diet).

The diet also contains preservatives - antioxidants, but it is not known whether they are natural or artificial.