Recovery (Royal Canin during the recovery period after illness) (17580)

These products are produced by , founded more than 50 years ago in the French city of Gare. Today it is located in the south of France, in the city of Emargues. In 2002, this organization came under the ownership of the Masterfoods division of the Mars brand. Its representative offices are located in America, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Russia and Canada.

When developing finished products for animals of this brand, age, level of physical activity, physiological condition, coat length, health characteristics, and breed are taken into account.

Line of medicinal dietary feeds

This brand produces ready-made medicated cat food. A product marked “Sensible 33” is indicated for animals with sensitive digestion, “Urinary Care” is intended for feeding pets predisposed to the formation of stones in the organs of the urinary system. General information about medicinal food of this French brand is presented in the table:

Types of medicinal feeds Royal Canin	Ingredients		Content of essential compounds, %
	Are common	Individual	Squirrels	Fats	Minerals	Cellulose
Sensible 33	Animal fats, in particular fish, vegetable protein isolate, rice, poultry, pork, wheat, powdered cereals, hydrolyzed animal proteins, minerals, vegetable fibre, yeast and fermentation by-products, soybean oil, retinol, cholecalciferol, iron, iodine, copper, manganese, zinc, selenium, food additive E222, mineral from the zeolite group as an adsorbent, preservatives, antioxidants	Fructooligosaccharides	33	22	7,7	1,7
Urinary Care (dry)		Extract of marigolds erecta		13	6,8	6,1
Urinary Care (in sauce)	Meat, animal and plant by-products, grains, minerals, carbohydrate sources, cholecalciferol, iron, iodine, copper, manganese, zinc		9,2	3	1,4	0,9

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).

GO! FIT + FREE Grain-free for Kittens and Cats 4 types of Meat: Chicken, Turkey, Duck and Salmon

Royal Canin FIT 32*

Of the minuses, it is worth mentioning potatoes in 11th place. However, it is not one of the first 5 ingredients and therefore will not harm your cat.

So, in the first place comes dehydrated proteins of animal origin, this phrase does not allow us to understand what exactly the component is made of, it could be feathers, offal, in general, anything that a bird has (it could be a pigeon). If you look at the first ingredient in GO! The manufacturer specifies that this is chicken meat. In second place is wheat, which means that there is about 50% of it in the feed, maybe less, maybe more, we don’t know, because the manufacturer doesn’t specify this. What you need to know about wheat? It is a cheap source of carbohydrates and vegetable protein. Gluten (wheat protein) is a common cause of allergies in cats and is difficult to digest, and the carbohydrates in wheat cause obesity, diabetes and other problems. In sixth place is flour from grain crops, this is an even more undesirable ingredient than wheat, all the same problems + incomprehensible quality, composition, in general, waste from flour mills. Rice, which comes in third place, is not as bad as cereals, but its quality is unknown, maybe it’s leftovers swept from the floor. There is little useful in this. We have discussed only the main ingredients; there are also other undesirable ones, animal proteins, soybean oil, etc.

Read our review of the best premium kitten foods.

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.

Veterinary feed

Intended for the prevention and treatment of pathological conditions.

For example, when:

• chronic gastrointestinal diseases, poor appetite (Gastro Intestinal, Sensible 33, Sensitivity Control);
• problems in the endocrine system (Fibre Response);
• predisposition to allergies (hypoallergenic Hypoallergenic);
• urolithiasis (ICD), renal failure (Urinari S, Senior Consult Stage 1);
• pathologies of bones and joints (Royal farm);
• liver diseases, incl. for pancreatitis (Hepatic);
• tendency to accumulate hair in the digestive organs (Intense Hairball).

There is also nutrition to prevent excess weight gain, pathologies of teeth and gums, and early aging.

Medicinal food is prescribed by a veterinarian for rehabilitation after surgery (for example, after a pet has been spayed or neutered).

Let's look at the composition of Urinary Care:

Again, little inspires confidence. Whether you choose these foods for your pets is, of course, up to you, but we categorically do not recommend this.

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.

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

Compound

The entire line of Royal Canin complete food is created on the basis of unique, specially developed formulas and is fully adapted to the needs of the body of small furry pets of various breeds and ages.

Royal Canin Pharm dry food contains dehydrated protein (veal, poultry, hydrolyzed animal proteins), cereals (easily digestible rice, wheat), plant fiber, plant protein isolate. As for additional additives, Royal Canin dry food for kittens contains yeast, fish oil, which is known to be the main source of vitamin D3, as well as fructooligosaccharides, plantain seeds, and marigold extract.

Some foods contain soy, soybean oil, wheat gluten, and other additives that cannot be called too beneficial for kittens. Moreover, unlike cheap low-grade feed, their percentage relative to the total volume is minimal.

Composition of dry food for Maine Coon kittens

Dry food for kittens is enriched with vitamins (groups B, C, E, A, PP, D), antioxidants, amino acids, minerals (iodine, iron, sodium, calcium, magnesium, selenium, copper, manganese).

Royal Canin Kitten is characterized by a high degree of protection for the kitten’s gastrointestinal tract. The proteins included in its composition are highly digestible, which leads to the formation of a minimal amount of undigested food residues. Fatty acids provide reliable protection for your little pet's intestinal mucosa.

Beet pulp, which is an active component of the feed, normalizes the balance of intestinal flora. Antioxidants, as well as lutein and taurine, enhance the body’s natural protective functions and affect the processes of antibody synthesis in the intestines of kittens. The instructions indicate the recommended daily diet in grams.

The combination of easily digestible proteins (LIP) and special types of fiber (psyllium seeds and FOS-MOSI) in Royal Canin food for kittens provides an optimal balance of beneficial intestinal flora and normalizes stool. The active ingredients support the kitten's natural defense mechanisms in the second growth phase thanks to a patented antioxidant complex including vitamin E.

The adapted content of proteins, vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D and calcium, strengthens the skeleton and bone structures, and prevents the development of rickets.
The high caloric content of feed meets the energy needs of the growing animal during the period of their intensive development. Different types of kitten food

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.

Food for healthy adult animals

The product line of this brand for adult animals contains food in the form of:

• Dry granules. This category includes the product "Outdoor" for energetic, outdoor pets, "Indoor 27" for cats living indoors, and "Fit 32". The composition includes meat, grains, fats and oils, yeast, plant fiber, minerals, FOS, marigold extract, hydrolyzed crustacean shells and cartilage, vitamins and microelements.
• Jelly, granules in sauce and pate “Royal Canin Instinctive”, consisting of meat and (or) fish, animal and plant by-products, extracts of vegetable proteins, oils, fats, mineral components, vitamins and microelements.

Feed ingredients

When choosing a product, the composition plays an important role. Food for sterilized pets contains the following components:

• dehydrated poultry protein;
• vegetable protein;
• wheat;
• cereal flour;
• fiber of plant origin;
• animal fats;
• hydrolyzed animal fats as a flavoring agent;
• rice;
• minerals;
• fish oil;
• yeast and their fermentation products;
• soybean oil;
• FOS;
• ammonium chloride

The downside is that the manufacturer does not indicate the percentage of components. In 1st place is poultry protein. We can come to the conclusion that this ingredient is the main one. This is a good indicator, since in economy-class feeds corn or wheat always ranks first.

Advantages and disadvantages

Benefits of Royal Canin for cats:

1. A huge selection of products for different breeds, taking into account the health status of the pet.
2. Some lines are intended for the rehabilitation period.
3. The cost for a super premium class is reasonable.
4. Availability. The products are available in many supermarkets and all specialty stores.
5. High quality veterinary feed.

Disadvantages of the French diet:

1. Some ingredients may cause allergies and affect digestion.
2. Dehydrated (dried) meat products contain virtually no nutrients.
3. By indicating dehydrated products in the composition, the manufacturer can mask the use of by-products.
4. 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.
5. The composition does not meet the super premium standards stated on the packaging.
6. Food produced in France is many times better than domestic food.

Price of this food for February 2021:

• 2 kg of dry – on average 1000 rubles;
• 100 g wet - on average 40 rubles.

How much dry food does a cat need per day?

A cat needs calories, not grams, and the energy requirement depends not on body weight, but on body surface area. Therefore, the assumption that a 2 kg pet will need twice as much food as a 1 kg animal is incorrect. In addition, activity must be taken into account.

A cat that walks outside needs more than a pet that spends its entire life in an apartment. In hot weather, the need for energy decreases, in cold weather it increases.

A growing kitten needs more calories per unit of weight, and therefore more grams, than an adult pet. The needs of pregnant animals of all types increase by a third, and nursing mothers by 3 times. An obese cat needs to reduce the daily portion, while an exhausted cat needs to increase it.

If the cat is unwell, veterinary food is used, the consumption of which is strictly regulated. Therefore, when calculating the required amount of dry food, a combination of factors must be taken into account.

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.

Features of dry food

Dry food for castrates contains a reduced amount of raw oils and fats. This promotes weight control.

Thanks to the content of nutrients and their balance, the animal receives all the necessary vitamins, micro- and macroelements, and minerals. This has a positive effect on the condition of internal organs, skin health, the appearance of the coat, etc.

When using a dry commercial diet, it is important to ensure that cats consume 3 times more liquid than they eat food. Water helps flush sand and crystals out of the bladder. This is a good prevention of ICD.

Reviews of Royal Canin cat food

Reviews of Royal Canin food are mixed. Not every pet likes this type of food. Therefore, it is so important to read the experiences of other people and study the position of veterinarians in relation to the products of a given brand.

Reviews from veterinarians

Experts recommend the food, despite its slightly controversial composition. They note that the main thing is to choose the right line (fortunately, the range is large), which will take into account the characteristics of a particular animal:

Source: otzyvkorm.ru

Customer Reviews

Comments from cat owners are mostly positive. However, there are also individual reactions to nutritional components:

Igor:

There is a Persian cat at home who is picky about food. After trying several Royal Canin lines, we settled on food designed for Persian breeds. The cat has been crushing food into both cheeks for over a year now. He does not have any health problems; on the contrary, the quality of his coat has improved and he has become more active.

Tatiana:

We bought food for small kittens. Initially, everything was not bad - the kitten liked it, ate the portion quickly and with pleasure. A week later, stomach problems began, the veterinarian said to change the food, and it worked. I don’t know if it’s something with Royal Canin or individual intolerance, but it didn’t work for us.

For older cats

This manufacturer of finished products for animals also took care of aging cats over 12 years old. Products for this category of pets allow them to fight age-related changes in the body and help reduce their impact on their appearance. A description of the composition of food in different forms for elderly four-legged pets is presented in the table:

Types of Royal Canin food for older animals	Release form	Components
		Are common	Individual
"Aging 12+"	Dry granules	Plant protein isolate, animal fats, including fish, poultry, rice, vegetable fiber, hydrolyzed animal proteins, yeast, cartilage and crustacean shells, minerals, yeast, tomatoes, FOS, psyllium husk, soybean and borage oil, marigold extract and tea , retinol, cholecalciferol, iron, iodine, copper, manganese, zinc, selenium	Wheat flour, corn, chicory extract
"Sterilized Ageing 12+"			Powdered cereals, wheat
	Pieces in sauce	Meat, meat products, grains, oils, fats, vegetable protein extract, vegetable by-products, minerals, carbohydrate sources, shellfish, crustaceans, cholecalciferol, trace elements
	Jelly

Cost and replacement feed

We recommend that you refuse to feed Royal Canin daily, but do not switch your pet to economy class food, which also contains little benefit for the animal. If consumed daily, they can be harmful to health. As an alternative, it is better to choose super premium or holistic class products. (+) The foods we recommend are marked.

The transition should be gradual. Under no circumstances should this be done at once.

Comparison table (we consider only dry food):

Name	Unwanted Ingredients	Manufacturer country	Cost in rubles per kg
Premium
Brit Premium	Rice, corn.	Czech	From 290
Probalance	Rice, barley (although this is better than other grains, it should not be the main one)	RF	From 200
Hill's Science Plan	Corn, rice, corn gluten meal.	Netherlands, Czech Republic	From 450
Eukanuba	Rice, wheat.	USA, Netherlands, Russia	From 515
Super premium
Fitmin For Life	Contains a lot of meat: dehydrated poultry fillet, fresh pork liver, dehydrated fish, hydrolyzed pig liver, beef, but there is rice.	Czech	From 500
Brit Care	A large number of useful substances: fish and chicken fat, vitamin and mineral complexes, oligosaccharides, fiber. But again, there is rice and quite a lot of it, at least 20%.		From 450
Summit (+) (best price/quality ratio)	Whole brown rice (healthier for carnivores than weird rice), potatoes among the first five ingredients, otherwise the food composition is good.	Canada	From 320
Leonardo	The ingredients include unique components: malt, flax seeds, brewer's yeast, taurine, lecithin. But there is rice and potato starch.	Germany	From 470
Holistics
Golden Eagle Holistic	Contains beets, alfalfa, apples, cranberries, yucca extract. However, among the first ingredients are brown rice, just rice, 14% each, potatoes.	USA	From 500
Acana (+)	No unwanted ingredients.		From 800
Go! (+) (best price/quality ratio)	There are potatoes and potato flour in two types (not in first place). Grain-free food for kittens and cats with sensitive digestion with fresh duck, as well as whole chicken, fruits and vegetables, does not contain potatoes.	Canada	From 500
Grandorf (+)	Whole brown rice, dried sweet potatoes (yams). There is taurine, flaxseeds, dried cranberries, natural antioxidants.	Belgium (dry), Italy (liquid)	From 750

From the table below, each owner will be able to select a replacement if necessary. Prices for premium and super premium food are not much different from the cost of Royal Canin. The price list for the products can be viewed on the manufacturer’s official website.

General characteristics

This is one of the world's largest manufacturers of dry and wet pet food. It has occupied a leading position in the market for decades.

The brand has a line of daily and veterinary food. When producing them, the manufacturer takes into account individual needs depending on the health status, breed and other characteristics of the animals.

Manufacturer

Royal Canin is a French brand. He has factories in his homeland, Russia, Poland. The country of origin is indicated on the product packaging.

The Royal Canin brand was recently sold to MARS Corporation. The company also produces other foods: Whiskas, Kitikat, Perfect Fit, Pedigree, Chappie, Sheba, Kezar. More detailed information about the manufacturer can be found on the web resource www.royal-canin.ru.

The brand maintains its popularity by annually holding major exhibitions in the capitals and other large cities of the countries where it produces or supplies its products.

Category

A well-known manufacturer claims that it produces premium and super premium cat food. This means that the ingredients include natural meat in different percentages. The products can be given to kittens, sterilized individuals and those with health problems. However, judging by the composition, this food can hardly be classified as a premium line.

Advantages and disadvantages

The positive points include:

• a varied assortment (dry food, pouches, canned food with different flavors);
• availability (can be purchased in any store or ordered online);
• vitamin and mineral complexes included;
• dietary line for the treatment and prevention of many pathological conditions (for example, dental diseases, hair loss, etc.).

Despite the large number of positive aspects, there are also negative ones:

• questionable quality of raw materials for production after a change in brand ownership and, as a result, a significant decrease in quality;
• the presence of preservatives, flavor enhancers, cheap additives (cereals);
• relatively high cost.

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.

Where can I buy food?

Royal Canin products are presented in a wide range in large pet stores, veterinary pharmacies in the city, as well as on the websites of specialized online stores. Dry prepared cat food is also sold by weight. Large capacity packages are best purchased from trusted distributors.

The company often holds various promotions, which allows you to purchase cat food at a favorable price and with a discount. For regular customers there are pleasant bonus offers and gifts.

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Feeding wet industrial feeds

In some cases, the cat is recommended to consume factory-prepared wet food. This is necessary when the cat has difficulty chewing granules, is recovering from an illness, or needs dietary nutrition. Finally, cats eat wet food more readily than dry food. Therefore, they can be given to diversify the diet or as a reward treat.

Wet food is produced in bags or jars, with a humidity of 80% or 64%. When replacing dry food with wet food, take into account that in terms of dry matter content, 1 g of granules corresponds to 2.5 g of canned food or 4.5 g of pouch contents. When purchasing wet food, you need to keep in mind that an opened can or pouch can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 36 hours.

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.

Recommended daily feeding allowance

There are different types of Royal Canin dry and wet food for spayed and neutered pets. Depending on this, feeding rates may differ slightly from each other. The amount of food depends on the type of food chosen:

• dry food only;
• only canned food;
• combination of dry and wet food.

If dry Royal Canin Sterilized is the main component of the daily diet, the recommended feeding rates depend on the weight of the animal and are as follows:

• 3 kg - 47 g;
• 4 kg - 57g;
• 5 kg - 67 g;
• 6 kg - 76 g.

The above rates are daily allowances. They need to be distributed over 2-3 meals. If the pet is overweight, 10 g is subtracted from the daily dose. If the pet is underweight, the daily dose can be increased by 5-10 g.

When canned food is added to the diet, the amount of dry food is reduced by 15-20 g. If the diet includes 100% wet food for castrates, then the number of spiders (85 g each) depends on the weight of the animal:

• 3 kg - 2.5;
• 4 kg - 3;
• 5 kg - 3.5;
• 6 kg - 4.

When feeding dry food and/or canned food, your pet should always have access to clean water. Fluid intake is the best prevention of obesity and KSD. It is recommended to give filtered water to cats.

For pregnant and lactating cats

For pets bearing and feeding their offspring, as well as 1-4 month old kittens, specialists from the Royal Canin brand have developed Mother & Babycat croquettes. Thanks to easily digestible proteins, prebiotics, and DHA fatty acids, this product promotes:

• optimal development of children;
• proper formation of the skeleton and teeth;
• normal intrauterine development of fetuses;
• production of breast milk;
• prolongation of the lactation period.

Types of feed

Given the wide choice, when creating the right diet for your little pet, you can organize not only healthy, but also tasty food. Royal Canin food has a varied composition and many flavors. Therefore, even if your pet is a picky eater, the line includes products whose taste parameters and properties will please your pet.

Among dry food, Royal Canin Kitten Second Age meets almost all requirements. Designed for feeding kittens older than 1 month. The recipe includes vegetable proteins, which are absorbed by the body of small pets by 80–95%. Contains fiber, components that promote the removal of fur from the gastrointestinal tract, as well as B vitamins (B1, B3, B6, B9, B12). The composition is enriched with mythionine, taurine, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus.

Royal Canin Babycat Milk, a natural milk substitute, has been developed for newborn kittens. Can be used for daily feeding, as well as as food for first complementary foods. Lactose and fructooligosaccharides normalize the functioning of the fragile digestive tract of small pets. EPA and DHA fatty acids bring the finished mixture as close as possible to cat milk, and special aromatic additives make its taste attractive to kittens.

Royal Canin Mother&Babycat for kittens up to 4 months, pregnant and lactating cats

This food is used as the first complementary food for kittens from 1 month, as well as for pregnant and lactating cats. The composition includes antioxidants, lutein, vitamin C, E, A, essential amino acids. The size of the kibble is adapted to the jaws and milk teeth of the kitten in the first growth phase, which facilitates the capture process.

The food granules are easily soaked in water and broth, which ensures an easier transition for babies from mother's milk to solid food. The formula and composition fully contribute to the healthy development of the immature digestive tract of kittens, as well as healthy digestion thanks to easily digestible proteins and prebiotics.

Food for kittens and nursing cats from Royal Canin

This diet is suitable not only for small kittens, but also for lactating and pregnant cats, since this food provides the animal’s body with additional amino acids, fats, and proteins.

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.

How much food to give a cat per day with a mixed diet?

Some owners practice mixed feeding with granules and wet food. It is known that a spider weighing 100 g approximately corresponds to 22 g of dry food. If a cat is offered one pouch per day, then the amount of dry food is given in accordance with the table.

Weight kg, fatness	2,5	3,5	4,5	5,5	6,5
Normal	17	29	39	49	58
Excessive	9	18	26	34	41

For large pets, you can use a scheme with two spiders. In this case, the cat needs the following amount of granules:

Weight kg, fatness	5,5	6,5
Normal	27	36
Excessive	12	29