All About ROYAL CANIN Dry Cat Food

Royal Canin dry and wet food is one of the most popular among breeders and owners of domestic cats. Such popularity is the result not only of a competent advertising policy of the brand. The company is known for a huge number of lines, among which there is food for even the most fastidious cat. Not only are the standard options for very fluffy or health-conscious animals presented, but also for representatives of specific breeds.

High quality, good compositions and a fairly affordable price in the super-premium segment ensure the ever-growing demand.

Royal Canin is a French brand, but it has factories in several countries, including Poland and Russia. The country of origin is shown on the packaging. In our stores, you can find mainly the products of the factory located in the territory of the Russian Federation. For more than one year, it has been the leader in the world market for industrial animal feed. Dry diets for cats include both daily and special treatment lines.

The main advantages of Royal Canin.

• Wide range of. The company produces a huge number of different varieties of dry food, wet food, canned food with a variety of flavors.
• High availability. You can find the right type of food in almost any pet store, in large shopping centers, or order via the Internet.
• Availability of special lines for cats with health problems: hypoallergenic series, medicinal, for animals with digestive problems.
• Possibility of selection of daily feed, taking into account age characteristics, breed or features of the exterior of the animal.
• Adding vitamin and mineral complexes to the composition, which is especially important for pets who do not have the opportunity to diversify their diet on their own.
• Detailed instructions for use, taking into account age, weight and physical condition of the cat.
• Packing of various weight. On the open market, you can find small packs of 400 g, medium packs of 2-4 kg and large bags of 10-15 kg.
• Affordable price even for specialized feed.

However, many cat owners also find disadvantages from the manufacturer:

• the presence of preservatives in the composition;
• use in the production of cheap cereals.

Royal Canin products are known primarily for a huge selection of lines for medical and daily nutrition. Among the varieties of dry food, you can find species for kittens, adults or older cats, for miniature and large, fluffy, hairless and prone to obesity.

The manufacturer divides all products into specialized series.

A number of specialized feeds that are made specifically for animals with certain health problems. Veterinarians advise not to use them on an ongoing basis, but regularly include them in the pet's diet for prophylaxis in the presence of diseases or a tendency to them.

• Renal RF23 - a complete dietary food specially designed for elderly cats that need to support kidney function. It is also recommended to use it for renal failure in older pets.

• Urinari - the type of feed that should be switched to when kidney stones are detected.

• Hepatik - specially designed for cats with various liver diseases or prone to them.

• Calm - used for animals that have had to endure severe stress. Most often this is due to a change of residence or owner. It helps the cat to get used to it faster and maintain a presentable appearance.

• Light Weight - food specially designed for chubbies. If the cat has gained too much weight or is inclined to be overweight, then it is this drying that will allow the animal to get in shape quickly and safely.

• Sensitivy Control - a type of food designed for cats with allergies. Contains only hypoallergenic products in the required amount.

• Digestive comfort - for pets with gentle digestion, prone to get lost due to any deviation from the usual way of life.

• Fiber Response - for cats prone to constipation. Food with special ingredients to make the intestines more active.

• Gastro Intestinal - helps to cope with the regular diarrhea that occurs in animals with a delicate digestive system.

• Sphynx Adult - for sphinxes from 1-2 years old. There is a separate species for kittens.

• Siamese adult - takes into account the special needs of Siamese cats.

• Maine coon adult - for Maine Coons. There is a separate species for kittens and wet food.

• Persian adult - have a special shape to facilitate chewing by cats with a short muzzle.

• British shorthair adult - specially for British and Scottish cats. Allows you to further cleanse the mouth and train the muscles of the cheeks.

• Indoor - for pets aged 1 to 7 years.
• Indoor + - for animals over 7 years old.
• Aging - for seniors 12 years and older.
• Outdoor - for active cats walking on the street.
• Savoire exigent - for real gourmets who refuse regular food.
• Royal Canin Sterilized - designed for sterilized pets.
• Mother and babycat and Babycat Instinctive - suitable from the first days of life up to 4 months.
• Kitten sterilized - for sterilized babies up to 12 months old.

A detailed product description, feeding advice, composition and expiry date are always printed on the back of the package. Specialized lines have certain features in the distribution of ingredients, additional products, however, the composition is always based on:

• vegetable protein;
• animal protein (turkey, veal, fish, rabbit);
• cereals;
• rice;
• animal fats;
• vegetable fiber of various origins;
• yeast;
• flavors;
• various vitamins (each line has its own set);
• essential minerals;
• soybean oil;
• taurine;
• antioxidants;
• fructooligosaccharides.

Each animal is individual and has its own views on its own nutrition. However, there are certain standards, thanks to which it turns out to feed the cat correctly, determining the ideal daily rate for him.

Thanks to the precisely calibrated amount of food, you can ensure your pet a long and active life without problems with obesity or excessive weight loss.

The tables take into account not only the immediate age and characteristics of the breed in a specialized line, but also the condition of the animal (exhaustion, obesity), which will allow you to adjust the diet to achieve the ideal pet weight for its parameters.

The dosage per day on the packs is indicated taking into account world standards. The table additionally indicates two power options: for dry food only and taking into account the consumption of one additional bag of wet food per day.

Differences are possible for different populations, but the standard values ​​correspond to the recommendations of veterinarians.

ROYAL CANIN food is one of the most discussed on the thematic forums of cat owners. Moreover, opinions about the manufacturer and specific products are often divided into two camps. Most cat owners note that pets are happy to eat this particular food, they do not have health and digestive problems. Also a distinctive feature is the reduction in the intensity of the odor from excrement.

But there are also people whose food from ROYAL CANIN for some reason did not suit their animals. Some owners are unhappy with the specified composition, they find elements in it that they would not like to see in their cat's food. It is worth noting that there are significantly more forum visitors who are satisfied with the food, especially in the combination of "price-quality", those who find significant disadvantages in it.

Veterinarians generally respond positively to the manufacturer's feed, especially for special lines for elderly and not very healthy animals.