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.

The best wet foods for kittens

Wet food is the best solution for feeding small pets and can be used as complementary food from four weeks of age. The texture of the food in the form of pate, soufflé or mousse will help the baby learn to eat independently. For kittens older than one and a half months, in addition to pureed food, food with pieces of meat in jelly, sauce or broth can be introduced into the diet.

This type of food is well absorbed by the animal’s body and can serve as a complete diet. Especially for those pets who drink little liquid during the day.

6 Brit Premium, grain-free, with chicken

Our rating opens with wet food for kittens from Brit Premium, with chicken, without the addition of grains.
Available in pouches (soft packages made of foil and polyethylene) of 100 g each. The finished food for kittens includes more than 80% meat protein, about 8% chicken by-products, a small amount of fish, plant components and minerals. No dyes or preservatives. To create food for animals, the manufacturer uses a unique technology for steaming products, thanks to which the original taste and smell of meat components is preserved unchanged.

Brit Premium food is suitable for any breed of kitten weighing from 2 to 8 kg. They enjoy eating pieces of meat in a deliciously tasty sauce, which serves as an additional source of liquid. Therefore, this food is ideal for animals that drink little during the day. The food contains vitamins D3 and E, iodine, copper, zinc, biotin and taurine.

Kitten owners choose wet food from Brit Premium for its affordable price, convenient packaging, balanced composition, and the presence of a large number of meat ingredients. Among the negative aspects, there was a strong smell, so some pets refused to eat it.

Pros:

• Nice packaging design.
• Ease of use.
• Balanced composition.
• Lots of meat pieces.
• Vitamins and minerals.
• Affordable price.

Minuses:

• Strong smell.

Brit Premium wet food for kittens, grain-free, with chicken

5 Royal Canin Instinctive, with cold cuts

The fifth place is taken by kitten food from the world famous company Royal Canin.
Available in pouches, the weight of the product is 85 g. The food is a canned product consisting of pieces of meat in sauce. Designed for complete nutrition of kittens in the second phase of growth, until they reach 12 months. The food contains: cold cuts and offal, cereals, protein of vegetable origin, vegetable oil, yeast, vitamins, minerals.

Royal Canin wet food is the food kittens instinctively prefer. All components are perfectly selected according to the macronutrient profile. Thanks to this, daily use of food contributes to:

• Gaining healthy weight.
• Full development.
• Maintaining the natural pH of the animal’s urine.
• Replenishing 100% of the deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals.

Users prefer this wet food due to its affordable price, convenient packaging, large number of different types of meat, vitamin and mineral complex in its composition, pleasant aroma and taste, which animals appreciate.

Pros:

• Affordable price.
• Bright packaging design.
• Ease of use.
• Pleasant aroma and taste.
• Lots of meat pieces.
• Contains vitamins and minerals.

Minuses:

• Yeast included.

Royal Canin Instinctive wet food for kittens, with cold cuts

4 Pro Plan Nutrisavour, grain-free, with turkey

On the fourth line is Pro Plan Nutrisavour wet food with turkey in sauce, without the addition of grains.
Available in packs of 85 g. Wet food contains the optimal amount of nutrients and nutrients necessary for the proper growth and development of the body. Experts recommend using it for feeding kittens from 2 months of age. The innovative formula of Pro Plan Nutrisavour takes into account all the needs of an animal in a given growth phase.

The food contains Omega-3 fatty acid, which affects the development of the kitten's brain. The high content of meat protein, calcium, vitamin D3 and phosphorus ensure the proper development of the skeletal system. The food is easily digestible, even for pets suffering from digestive disorders.

In their numerous reviews, users highly rate Pro Plan Nutrisavour wet food for kittens. They note its affordable price, attractive packaging, pleasant aroma, ease of use, taste (animals eat it with pleasure).

Pros:

• Nice packaging design.
• Affordable price.
• Verified manufacturer.
• Useful substances in the composition.
• Pleasant taste and aroma.
• Improves animal digestion.

Minuses:

• The composition contains dyes.

Wet food for kittens Pro Plan Nutrisavour, grain-free, with turkey

3 Schesir grain-free, with tuna

The third place is occupied by wet food with tuna from the company Schesir, intended for feeding kittens aged 2 months and older.
Packaged in packs of 100 g of product. Wet food is developed by specialists taking into account the needs of the kitten’s body. It is enriched with nutrients, vitamins and minerals, amino acids necessary for the full development of the pet.

The composition uses only natural ingredients: tuna, vegetable oil, minerals (iodine, iron, manganese, zinc), gelatin, vitamins: A, D3, E, taurine. For the production of food, only environmentally friendly raw materials are used - selected tuna fillets, no artificial preservatives or dyes are added. Pieces of fish in a delicious sauce are steamed, thereby preserving all the nutrients.

Owners of kittens are happy to buy Schesir food for their pets. They highly appreciate the quality of the product, convenient packaging, natural ingredients, vitamin and mineral complex, pleasant aroma and appearance, and a large amount of fish. One of the negative aspects is the high price.

Pros:

• Convenient packaging.
• Premium quality raw materials.
• Natural composition.
• Vitamins and minerals.
• Lots of fish pieces.
• Pleasant aroma.

Minuses:

• Price.

Schesir wet food for kittens, grain-free, with tuna

2 Monge Grill, grain-free, with salmon

The next line in the rating is occupied by wet food with salmon for kittens from the Italian brand Monge, known throughout the world for the high quality of its products.
Available in pouches, the weight of the finished product is 85 g. The basis of the important food is pieces of Norwegian salmon, which is grilled, as well as vegetables grown in ecologically clean areas of Italy. Such nutrition retains all the beneficial properties of the products necessary for the healthy growth and development of small pets. In addition, the food is additionally enriched with a complex of vitamins.

Complete canned food contains a large number of fish pieces in jelly. In addition to salmon, it contains rabbit meat, potatoes, fish oil, milk protein, vitamins (E and D3) and minerals (iron, manganese, iodine, copper, selenium, zinc). Gelatin is used as a thickener. Experts recommend introducing this complementary food to kittens from the age of one month and subsequently combining it with dry food in a 1:2 ratio.

Users in their reviews highly rate the product from Monge. They note its pleasant design, convenient packaging, which is enough for one feeding, balanced composition, natural ingredients, and affordable price.

Pros:

• Nice decoration.
• Practical packaging.
• Natural composition.
• Enriched with vitamins and minerals.
• Pleasant aroma.
• Affordable price.

Minuses:

• Difficult to find on sale.

Monge Grill wet kitten food, grain-free, with salmon

1 Hill's Science Plan, with turkey

The leader among wet foods is Hill's Science Plan, with turkey in gravy.
Available in packs of 85 g. Designed for feeding kittens with a body weight of 500 g. The wet food includes: turkey meat, vegetable protein, cereals, minerals, fish, eggs, sugar, vegetable and animal fats. The carefully balanced composition of the product provides all the needs of the kitten’s growing body:

• Fish oil is essential for proper development of vision and brain.
• Minerals help strengthen claws and teeth.
• High-quality animal protein has a beneficial effect on muscle and skeletal development.
• Antioxidants support immune health.

Kittens enjoy eating delicious pieces of meat in sauce. The food, made from natural high-quality ingredients, is suitable for animals with digestive problems.

Those surveyed prefer Hill's Science Plan food for its affordable price, high quality ingredients, balanced composition, convenient packaging, pleasant aroma and taste (pets eat with pleasure). Among the disadvantages, the size of the meat pieces was too large; it was inconvenient for kittens aged 1-3 months to eat them.

Pros:

• Nice decoration.
• Convenient packaging.
• Large amount of meat.
• Appetizing sauce.
• Balanced composition.
• Improves digestion.

Minuses:

• Large pieces of meat.

Hill's Science Plan wet kitten food, with turkey

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.

Cellulose

Royal Canin Kitten diet (for kittens up to 12 months) contains so-called “plant fiber” (No. 6 in the list of ingredients) and psyllium husks and seeds. Plant fiber was probably called cellulose - a cheap ballast filler of unknown origin. It is not nutritious for cats and should be avoided in the diet.

The shell and seeds of plantain consist of 70% soluble fiber, which is beneficial for intestinal microflora and normalization of stool. Unfortunately, there is very little of this ingredient in the food - how much it can help animals remains open.

Plant products are difficult for predators to digest, and a large amount of fiber in the food increases the volume of the food bolus and gives cats a deceptive feeling of fullness.

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 it can also be fed to pregnant and lactating cats Royal Canin Kitten - classic, high-calorie, everyday food for cats and cats up to 1 year of age (contains many vitamins) Royal Canin Maine Coon Kitten - This is a breed-specific food for kittens (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.

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.

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.

The best dry food for kittens

The composition of dry food is much richer than that of wet food. In addition to the protein component, they often include vegetables, fruits, berries and herbs. Thus, these feeds provide the animal with all the necessary nutrients that it could receive in its natural environment.

Veterinarians do not recommend giving dry food to kittens under four months; it is more suitable for older pets, after teeth have changed. It is worth introducing such complementary foods gradually, first soaking the granules in broth or water.

6 Purina Cat Chow with poultry

The dry food rating opens with the Purina CAT CHOW product, which contains poultry.
Suitable for feeding kittens, available in packages of 400 g or more. Purina has been creating complete nutrition for pets since 1926, leveraging its experience and expertise. The special formulation of the food with a high content of poultry meat helps meet the natural needs of the growing kitten's body.

During the period of active growth, the animal needs a properly selected, balanced diet, which promotes the formation of muscle and bone tissue, as well as wool. Specialists, when creating Purina CAT CHOW food, tried to take this into account. Therefore, the product includes:

• Vitamins B and C, which strengthen the kitten’s immunity.
• Component of cat's milk to strengthen bones and muscles.
• Fresh meat, quality proteins, grains, natural vegetables and herbs.

The food does not contain artificial additives, preservatives or thickeners.

Users prefer Purina CAT CHOW food for its reasonable price, nice packaging design, balanced composition, large number of natural ingredients, vitamin and mineral complex, and beneficial effect on the kitten’s body.

Pros:

• Bright packaging design.
• Affordable price.
• High quality products included.
• Vitamins and minerals.
• Improves digestion.
• Kittens eat with pleasure.

Minuses:

• Packaging without zipper.

Dry food for kittens Purina CAT CHOW with poultry

5 Pro Plan Original OPTIStart, with chicken

The next position in our rating is occupied by Pro Plan Original OPTIStart dry food from Purina.
Available in bags ranging from 200 g to 10 kg of finished product. Complete dry food designed to feed kittens aged 1 month to one year. It contains all the beneficial substances necessary to maintain the animal’s body in a healthy state:

• The unique patented OPTIStart complex is designed to strengthen the immune system.
• Vitamins and minerals support proper muscle and skeletal development.
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids have a positive effect on brain and vision development.

The product contains high quality chicken meat, animal protein, cereals, fat, starch, flavoring additives, fish oil, yeast, preservatives, amino acids, a complex of vitamins and minerals.

Owners of kittens choose Pro Plan Original OPTIStart dry food for their pets for the optimal quality-price ratio, convenient packaging, pleasant taste and aroma of the product, small granules, and useful substances in the composition.

Pros:

• Affordable price.
• Convenient packaging.
• High quality ingredients.
• Improves digestion.
• Useful vitamins and minerals.
• Pleasant aroma and taste.

Minuses:

• Imperfect composition.

Dry food for kittens Pro Plan Original OPTIStart, with chicken

4 Royal Canin

In fourth place is dry food for kittens from Royal Canin.
Available in the form of granules, the package contains 400 g. This product is intended for kittens in the second phase of growth - from 4 to 12 months. At this time, the animal’s immune system is formed, and proper nutrition helps strengthen the body’s protective functions. The food contains a unique set of antioxidants and vitamin E. The high content of minerals and proteins ensures the healthy development of your pet.

The finished product from Royal Canin includes: meat, rice, vegetable proteins, animal fat, flavorings, fiber, yeast, vitamins and minerals, fish oil, plantain and marigold extract. The kitten's needs for intensive growth are ensured by the increased calorie content of the food. The nutrition is easily absorbed by the animal's body thanks to prebiotics and highly digestible LIP proteins.

Numerous users in their reviews note that Royal Canin dry food is of high quality, contains useful substances for the growth and development of the pet, has a pleasant taste and aroma, and kittens eat small granules with pleasure.

Pros:

• Convenient packaging.
• Small granule size.
• Balanced composition.
• Vitamin and mineral complex.
• Well absorbed by the kitten's body.
• Has a pleasant aroma.

Dry food for kittens Royal Canin

3 Farmina N&D Prime, grain-free, with chicken, with pomegranate

In third place is Farmina N&D Prime dry food, intended for feeding kittens.
Available in packages of 300 g or more. Dry food is a balanced nutrition of a holistic class, which is distinguished by: the absence of grain crops, high protein content in the form of fresh meat, without any by-products. In addition, the product contains medicinal herbs and probiotics.

Farmina N&D Prime grain-free food with chicken and pomegranate is suitable for the daily nutrition of kittens. Its main advantages are:

• Steaming raw ingredients once allows you to preserve their taste and beneficial properties.
• The product contains a complete set of nutrients necessary for the growth and development of the animal.
• Probiotic cultures improve digestion and help feed be better absorbed.
• There are no GMOs, dyes, thickeners or preservatives.

Owners of kittens choose Farmina N&D Prime food for its high quality, natural ingredients, unique preparation technology, a large amount of useful substances, and the absence of harmful additives.

Pros:

• Natural composition.
• High percentage of meat.
• Practical packaging.
• Optimal granule size.
• Well absorbed by the body.
• Does not contain harmful additives.

Minuses:

• Price.

Dry food for kittens Farmina N&D Prime, grain-free, with chicken, with pomegranate

2 Monge Natural Superpremium

The second place is occupied by Natural Superpremium dry food from the Monge company.
Designed for feeding kittens aged 1 month to one year. Available in packages of 400 g or more. Monge Natural Superpremium dry food is a complete, balanced diet of high quality, necessary for the proper development of a growing organism.

The finished product contains the following nutrients:

• Vitamin E is an antioxidant that supports a healthy immune system.
• Omega-3 and Omega-6 ensure the proper development of the animal’s brain and vision, and are also responsible for healthy skin and thick coat.
• Phosphorus and calcium are necessary for the full growth of bones and muscles.
• XOS xylooligosaccharides help maintain the balance of the animal’s intestinal microflora, promote better absorption of nutrition, and strengthen the immune system.

Users choose Monge Natural Superpremium dry food for their pets for its high meat content, balanced composition, presence of vitamins and minerals, pleasant aroma and taste, convenient packaging and small granule size.

Pros:

• Convenient packaging.
• Small granule size.
• Pleasant taste and aroma.
• Lots of meat ingredients.
• Nutrients.
• Improves digestion and strengthens the immune system.

Minuses:

• Difficult to find on sale.

Dry food for kittens Monge Natural Superpremium

1 Hill's Science Plan, with chicken

In first place in our rating is Hill's Science Plan dry food, intended for feeding kittens.
Available in the form of granules, the package contains 300 g of product. Complete, high-quality food designed specifically for growing kittens, taking into account all their needs. The product is made from natural ingredients and contains a large amount of meat protein necessary for animal muscle growth.

DHA, obtained from fish oil, has a beneficial effect on the development of the visual organs in kittens. A balanced composition of vitamins and minerals helps strengthen bones, teeth and claws. Antioxidants (a mixture of tocopherols) help strengthen the immune system.

The composition of dry food granules includes: chicken and turkey, corn flour, fish oil, sugar beets, vegetable oils, cellulose, a mixture of vitamins and minerals. The total meat content is at least 45%.

Owners of kittens prefer Hill's Science Plan dry food due to its high-quality composition, natural ingredients, high meat content, vitamin and mineral complex, convenient packaging and small granules.

Pros:

• High quality.
• Natural ingredients.
• High meat content.
• Benefits for the body of kittens.
• Well absorbed.
• Small granules.
• Convenient packaging.

Minuses:

• Not detected.

Dry food for kittens Hill's Science Plan, with chicken