The French brand Royal Canin for cats produces a wide range of food, consisting of more than 35 items. These products are common in all pet stores, so choosing this brand of food for your pet will not be difficult.
Royal Canin cat food
The history of the Royal Canin company dates back to 1967 in the French city of Emargues. Over time, the owners of the company changed, but the brand philosophy remained unchanged. The company specializes in the production of premium and super premium animal food. Now Royal Canin for cats is part of the MARS group of companies, and production is located in 12 countries. The products are included in various best ratings. Royal Canin has developed specialized nutrition lines for cats, taking into account the breed, age and health status of the pet.
In the entire variety of food of this brand, three large groups of products can be distinguished:
- Dry food
- Wet food
- Specialized powdered milk for small kittens, replacing mother's milk.
Dry cat food Royal Canin
Many veterinarians and experienced breeders advise new owners to buy Royal Canin cat food for their pets. When choosing dry food in a store, it is important to understand all its diversity. There are about 37 items on the shelves depending on:
- Age
. A line is presented for kittens, adults and elderly pets. - Health conditions
. This includes both preventative and specialized therapeutic foods. - Special circumstances
. You can purchase specialized food for pregnant or sterilized four-legged friends, as well as for pets with sensitive digestion. - Breeds
. The company was the first to create Royal Canin cat food targeted at a specific breed of animal. Currently, stores offer food for British, Siamese, Siberian and Persian cats, Maine Coons and Sphynx cats. - Temperament
. Food for active, sedentary pets varies in both calorie content and the ratio of nutrients. - Food preferences and changes in life situations
. Royal Canin Exident was developed specifically for finicky animals, and Royal Canin Calm for cats under stress.
In addition to various food lines, Royal Canin food for cats is sold in different packaging from 400 g to 15 kg. It’s no wonder that it’s easy to get confused in such diversity. If at the time of choosing food it is not possible to consult with a specialist, then on the company’s official website there is a free, convenient service for selecting food for your pet, which will take into account absolutely all the features of your furry friend and offer the most suitable option.
Royal Canin wet cat food
Not only dry, but also wet Royal Canin for cats is distinguished by a great variety, so the company offers:
- Royal Canin Pouches for cats by age, for sterilized and neutered animals, for pets who are prone to obesity, have sensitive digestion and hair problems. Sachets with wet food are presented in packages of 85 and 100 g. The range of flavors is varied, and the contents themselves can be in the form of small pieces with or without sauce, in the form of jelly and pate. After opening, the package is stored in the refrigerator for no more than 48 hours, and before use it is better to warm it to room temperature.
- Canned Royal Canin pate for cats and small kittens, made in the form of mousse. This consistency is perfect for all categories of animals. Each jar contains 195 g of delicacy, which after opening should also be stored in the refrigerator for no longer than two days.
Products for kittens
The Royal Canin brand produces products for kittens, including varieties for sterilized small pets. The food in this line is intended for feeding babies of different breeds from birth to 12 months. Information on the composition of Royal Canin food for four-legged babies:
| Name | Release form | Purpose | Ingredients | |
| Are common | Individual | |||
| Kitten Sterilized | Dry granules | For sterilized kittens aged 0.5–1 year | Minerals, yeast, cholecalciferol, iron, iodine, copper, manganese, zinc, | Plant protein isolate, plant fiber, poultry, powdered grains, rice, animal fats including fish, hydrolyzed animal proteins and yeast, wheat, soybean seed oil, psyllium husk, FOS, yeast and marigold extract, retinol, tocopherol, selenium, a mineral from the zeolite group as an adsorbent, preservatives, antioxidants |
| In sauce | Meat, meat by-products, vegetable protein extracts, grains, oils, fats, sources of carbohydrates | |||
| Kitten | Pate | For kittens up to 1 year | ||
| Dry granules | Poultry, rice, vegetable protein isolate, animal fats, including fish fats, powdered cereals, hydrolyzed animal proteins and yeast, vegetable fiber, soybean seed oil, psyllium husk, FOS, yeast and marigold extract, retinol, selenium , adsorbent – mineral from the zeolite group, preservatives, antioxidants | |||
| Jelly | Meat, meat by-products, vegetable protein extract, grains, oils, fats, sources of carbohydrates | |||
| Mother & Babycat | Dry granules | For babies aged 1–4 months | Poultry, animal fats, including fish fats, rice, vegetable protein isolate, powdered cereals, hydrolyzed animal proteins and yeast, vegetable fiber, soybean oil, FOS, yeast and marigold extract, retinol, tocopherol, selenium, mineral from zeolite groups, preservatives, antioxidants | |
| Mother & Babycat Ultra Soft Mousse | Mousse | For kittens up to 4 months | Meat, meat products, cereals, vegetable protein extract, plant products, milk, oils, fats, carbohydrates | |
Royal Canin for cats - types
As mentioned above, the composition of Royal Canin cat food varies significantly depending on the chosen variety, because different animals have their own needs for proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and micro- and macroelements, which manufacturers tried to take into account when creating this or that food. First, when choosing food, you should take into account the age of the pet: from birth to 4 months, from 4 months. up to 1 year, from 1 year to 7 years, over 7 years and over 12 years.
After the age criterion, the packaging indicates a certain feature of the animal: breed, coat length, castration/sterilization, pickiness to taste, aroma or composition of food. In addition to daily nutrition, the company produces specialized medicinal food that veterinarians prescribe to their furry patients. The most popular varieties are:
- Royal Canin Renal for cats suffering from chronic renal failure.
- Royal Canin Urinary for pets with diseases of the urinary system.
- Royal Canin Fiber for cats with digestive problems.
- Royal Canin Hepatic for cats with liver disease.
- Royal Canin Recovery for cats with anorexia, either in the postoperative period and during intensive care.
- Royal Canin Sensible for cats with sensitive digestion.
- Royal Canin Diabetic for cats suffering from diabetes.
- A separate line of food is designed to prevent the most common health problems in cats.
Royal Canin for sterilized cats
One of the brand’s most popular foods is Royal Canin for sterilized and neutered male cats. This type of nutrition is presented in all age categories:
- kitten sterilized
for kittens from the moment of surgery until 12 months; - sterilized 37
for adult pets from 1 year to 7 years; - sterilized 7+
for older pets over seven years of age; - aging sterilized
for four-legged friends over 12 years of age.
They were created taking into account the fact that after castration/sterilization surgery, a cat’s energy costs are reduced and the risk of gaining excess weight and developing urolithiasis increases. Such unpleasant consequences can be minimized if your pet receives a moderate amount of fats and carbohydrates, as well as a complex of special vitamins and minerals aimed at maintaining the health of the kidneys and urinary tract.
Royal Canin for older cats
With age, not only people, but also animals, noticeably change their health, behavior and taste preferences. The Royal Canin company for cats offers types of food that are divided into: Adult 7+ for pets with the first signs of aging and Ageing 12+ for older pets. They differ from the usual diet for adults:
- More pronounced taste and aroma characteristics.
- Double-shaped croquettes that are easier to chew.
- The presence of a patented complex of antioxidants to support all body systems during the aging process.
- Moderate phosphorus content for kidney and urinary tract health.
Hypoallergenic Royal Canin for cats
If your furry friend has an allergy of a nutritional nature, which manifests itself through the skin or digestive tract, you should think about purchasing Royal Canin Anallergenic cat food. It includes:
- Hydrolyzed (split) soy protein, which does not cause allergies.
- Increased content of niacin, biotin, zinc, pantothenic and linoleic acids to moisturize the skin and strengthen its protective forces.
- Omega-3 to maintain the integrity of the intestinal mucosa.
Royal Canin for picky cats
The Royal Canin company produces canned food for cats who are picky about both the taste and smell of food and the composition of the product. Specialists took into account all possible nuances and developed a special formula. This series includes three products: Savour Exigent, Aroma Exigent and Protein Exigent. This line, according to reviews from owners, appeals to even the most capricious pets.
Analysis:
| Squirrels | 32.0% |
| Fats | 22.0% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.6% |
| Humidity | 7.0% |
| Taurine | 0.2% |
| Arginine | 1.72% |
| Minerals | 8.5% |
| Food fiber | 10.9% |
| Total fiber | 5.1% |
| EPA + DHA | 0.31% |
| Calcium | 1.02% |
| Phosphorus | 1.02% |
| Chlorine | 1.03% |
| Copper | 21.0 mg/kg |
| Iron | 201.0 mg/kg |
| Magnesium | 0.06% |
| Potassium | 1.0% |
| Selenium | 0.14 mg/kg |
| Sodium | 0.7% |
| Zinc | 186.0 mg/kg |
| Kholin | 2500.0 mg/kg |
| Inositol | 1100 mg/kg |
| L-carnitine | — |
| Chondroitin + glucosamine | — |
| Polyphenols | — |
| Folic acid | 14.9 mg/kg |
| Biotin | 3.31 mg/kg |
| Vitamin A | 24,000.0 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | 600.0 mg/kg |
| Vitamin C | 200.0 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 27.7 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 0.18 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 55.3 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 177.0 mg/kg |
| Pantothenic acid | 62.0 mg/kg |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 46.0 mg/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 800.0 IU/kg |
Medicinal Royal Canin for cats
The food, prescribed only by a veterinarian with mandatory monitoring of the pet’s tests, is allocated by the company to a specialized treatment series. The composition of Royal Canin for cats in the dietary line differs significantly from the everyday composition, based on the type of disease for which it is indicated. Some foods are prescribed only for a certain period to relieve acute symptoms of the disease, for example, Recovery, while others are intended for lifelong nutrition, for example Royal Canin diabetic for cats.
Royal Canin Urinari for cats
For pets suffering from urolithiasis, the company produces Royal Canin cat food labeled Urinary. It is prescribed by a veterinarian for a period of 5 weeks to 6 months. Throughout this period, the pet is required to undergo a urine test at least once a month. After the acute symptoms of the disease are relieved, as a rule, doctors switch their four-legged patient to food labeled Urinary care.
Royal Canin Gastro intestinal for cats
In a situation where a pet has digestive system disorders of various etiologies, the veterinarian switches the patient to Royal Canin Gastrointestinal food for cats. The diet can be short-term for about 3-4 weeks, and if the disease becomes chronic, special nutrition is prescribed to the pet for life. Please note that only a specialist can recommend it.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits of Royal Canin for cats:
- A huge selection of products for different breeds, taking into account the health status of the pet.
- Some lines are intended for the rehabilitation period.
- The cost for a super premium class is reasonable.
- Availability. The products are available in many supermarkets and all specialty stores.
- High quality veterinary feed.
Disadvantages of the French diet:
- Some ingredients may cause allergies and affect digestion.
- Dehydrated (dried) meat products contain virtually no nutrients.
- By indicating dehydrated products in the composition, the manufacturer can mask the use of by-products.
- Presence of dyes and preservatives. The company assures that the substances they use are permitted. But the Russian buyer will definitely think twice about it when he sees these words on the packaging.
- The composition does not meet the super premium standards stated on the packaging.
- Food produced in France is many times better than domestic food.
Price of this food for February 2022:
- 2 kg of dry – on average 1000 rubles;
- 100 g wet - on average 40 rubles.
Royal Canin - cat feeding standards
The daily intake of Royal Canin cat food depends on the breed of your pet, its activity and health status. Each brand nutrition package lists the minimum and maximum dosage for a specific weight and activity level. For example, Royal Canin for British cats will be consumed more slowly than for Maine Coons with the same weight of pets and type of activity.
The dose can be adjusted based on the visual fatness of the cat. It is believed that the animal is in good shape, when viewed from above the waist is visible, and the contours of the body are smoothed, without dips behind the ribs or angularities. If your pet does not fit this description, then slightly adjust its diet, but without going beyond the minimum and maximum limits indicated on the package.
Royal Canin cat food is world famous and has long won recognition among both veterinarians and breeders in many countries. The company has high-tech production in 12 countries and a large staff of experts in the field of veterinary medicine. A wide range of food for a wide variety of furry pets allows you to choose food for any four-legged friend.
Pros and cons of the brand
The advantages of using the Royal Canin series are presented:
- a large number of varieties: from biscuits to liquid feed;
- widespread sale - in almost any hypermarket or special pet store;
- sufficient protein, vitamins and minerals;
- the ability to follow a strict diet for animals with various diseases.
Royal Canin for spayed and neutered cats
The disadvantages of the series include:
- presence of wheat, corn and vegetable proteins;
- unknown source of dehydrated protein;
- lack of information about the antioxidants and preservatives used;
- quite high cost.
For your information! The Royal Canin brand has become widespread due to its use by nurseries, since purchasing in large quantities is profitable for them. Most purebred kittens are initially accustomed to this diet, which makes it one of the most popular.
Special foods (for healthy skin and coat, prevention of bezoars, etc.)
This line includes:
- Royal Canin Hair And Skin Care. These dry granules promote healthy skin and coat of tailed pets.
- Royal Canin Hairball Care, designed to prevent the formation of bezoars and is available in the form of croquettes, pieces in sauce and jelly.
- “Royal Canin Intense Beauty” (pieces in jelly and sauce) is designed to renew the skin and maintain its functions.
- Royal Canin Oral Care dry food to prevent plaque formation.
These products contain components standard for this manufacturer. “Royal Canin Hair And Skin Care” additionally contains borage oil and marigold extract, while “Royal Canin Hairball Care” and “Oral Care” contain psyllium seed husk.
For sterilized animals
Royal Canin Sterilized for sterilized cats comes in the form of:
- Croquettes, pate and jelly for pets aged 1–7 years. Dry granules are especially indicated for tailed pets who are prone to begging for food.
- Appetizing pieces in sauce for 1-7 year old four-legged pets with a tendency to be overweight.
- Wet and dry food for kittens.
- Croquettes for animals over 7 and 12 years old.
For those prone to obesity
For adult pets who need help maintaining a normal weight, the specialists of this brand have developed the following products:
- Royal Canin Light Weight Care. These croquettes contain different types of fiber to help increase the volume of food in the stomach, a lot of protein to maintain optimal muscle mass, a low amount of fat and L-cartinine, which is involved in fat metabolism.
- "Royal Canin Indoor Appetite Control" - dry granules for 1-7 year old pets prone to excessive food consumption.
For pets of certain breeds
This brand produces ready-made food for the following breeds:
- Maine Coon. This line includes products for kittens up to 15 months and adult cats in the form of croquettes and pieces in a flavorful sauce.
- Norwegian forest. Food for Norwegians over 1 year old is made in the form of dry granules.
- Persian. Royal Canin produces products for small and adult Persians in the form of croquettes and pate.
