Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Glycoadvanced
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
At a Glance
Higher protein than 97% of similar foods
Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.
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
Chicken By-Product Meal, Wheat Gluten, Soy Protein Isolate, Pea Fiber, Corn Protein Meal, Natural Flavors, Barley, Tapioca, Powdered Cellulose, Powdered Psyllium Seed Husk, Chicken Fat, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Bisulfate, Choline Chloride, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Marine Microalgae Oil, 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, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement], Rosemary Extract, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid, Fish Oil, Taurine, L-Arginine, Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Copper Proteinate], L-Carnitine, Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L)
Calories
⚕ Manufacturer Quality
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.
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