Feline Care Nutrition Digestive Care
Royal Canin
Over $1.00/oz
At a Glance
Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct)
This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.
Simpler ingredient list than 69% of peers
A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.
Soy Protein
Soy contains compounds called isoflavones that can nudge thyroid hormone levels... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
- Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
- Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
- van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
- Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
Powdered Cellulose
Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.
Nutrition
Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods
Ingredients
Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Brewers Rice, Wheat Gluten, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat, Soy Protein Isolate, Corn Gluten Meal, Natural Flavors, Wheat, Corn, Dried Chicory Root, Fish Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Vegetable Oil, Powdered Cellulose, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement], Psyllium Seed Husk, Monocalcium Phosphate, Taurine, Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite], Rosemary Extract, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid
Calories
⚕ Manufacturer Quality
Royal Canin meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.