In 1967, French veterinarian Jean Catari developed a balanced nutritional formula for German Shepherds. This is how the Royal Canin brand was born, and pet food production began in the French city of Aimargues.
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About the company
Today, Royal Canin is a large team of professional veterinarians, nutritionists, and experts in healthy pet nutrition. One of the company's top priorities is to create high-quality pet food that meets all the nutritional needs of cats and dogs, taking into account their age, breed, anthropometry, health, and environment.
Royal Canin's functions are:
- Study of demand and feedback on the manufactured product;
- Study of knowledge about animals, their needs and taste preferences;
- Development of a balanced diet, enriched with all the necessary microelements, with good digestibility and an attractive taste for the animal;
- Continuous improvement of the formulas of produced feeds.
Royal Canin food for adult cats and kittens
The company produces food for cats and small kittens in the premium and super premium categories. Can they replace traditional homemade food? The answer to this question is not straightforward. It's no secret that commercially produced foods, in addition to essential and undoubtedly beneficial elements, contain flavor enhancers. food colorings, preservatives.
In most cases, cats respond enthusiastically to prepared food formulas, and judging by reviews, owners are pleased. However, it's important to consider whether the diet is suitable for a domestic cat or kittens.
Here are some characteristic signs for assessing the animal’s body’s “loyalty” to ready-made food mixtures:
- The cat (cat or kittens) is active, mobile, plays with desire and noticeable pleasure without obvious fatigue;
- The fur is shiny, glossy on the back, and does not tangle;
- There is no vomiting or diarrhea. The nose is wet, there is no excessive salivation or lacrimation. There is no plaintive meowing during bowel movements;
- There is no strong unpleasant odor from the animal’s mouth or litter tray.
To be sure you're feeding your cats and kittens the right food, it's a good idea to visit your veterinarian and have the necessary lab tests done. It's also a good idea to read reviews of Royal Canin products on the company forum.
Pros and cons of Royal Canin prepared foods
Pros:
A wide selection of feeds for all purpose groups;- The declared high quality of products, balanced single portion, nutritional value;
- The dry mixture has a long shelf life and is well stored in a room where there is no dampness, it is economical;
- Wet food (canned food) is stored for a long time in its original packaging and causes an increased appetite in the animal;
- For dry food, the price is reasonable for all groups;
- Easy to find in retail stores.
A wide selection of feeds for all purpose groups;Cons:
- Finding European-made Royal Canin in Russia is not easy, and it is often inferior in product quality, since the rights to produce this food belong to the Mars company, which specializes in the production of "economy class" food;
- Royal Canin dry food spoils in damp conditions. When feeding your pet, be sure to serve it with a bowl of water, as this requires a drink.
- Royal Canin wet food and canned food are quite expensive. They contain fat. For some pets, extra calories may be undesirable.
What veterinarians say: expert reviews
Experts, nutritionists, and veterinarians have mixed opinions about ready-made food mixtures in general. However, almost everyone agrees that such nutrition is the best alternative to natural food, as it is balanced and contains all the necessary microelements for different groups of animals, taking into account the characteristics of their health.
Veterinarians say that if you switch your pet to commercial food, the best option is to use high-quality food from Royal Canin. This brand is very popular due to its wide product line, the high quality of its super-premium food, and positive reviews from pet owners.
Leading veterinarians say that properly selected Royal Canin food can help protect pets from various diseases, including genetic ones, and strengthen their immune system. However, it was also noted that each the body has its own characteristicsTherefore, you should carefully select your pet's food, following the packaging recommendations and advice from a specialist.
Consumer reviews
"I read a lot of different reviews about RK and was actually wary! I've been feeding my cat Royal for a long time. I buy it in small bags; he doesn't really like loose dry food! He's almost four years old now and hasn't had any health problems. He seems like a normal, happy cat…"
“My friends have two cats (a female cat and a male cat) and They have been feeding them Royal for a long time, more than 10 years"And when kittens are born, they buy special kitten food. Maybe they've already adapted to this food? A friend's cat got sick after eating this formula. There was something wrong with her liver and kidneys. Different cats have different bodies. This food isn't suitable for everyone. I've heard reviews that Russian Royal Canin isn't very good; you should really buy the French brand."
"I have two cats of different ages. One is 4 and the other is 9. I feed them different types of Royal Canin formulas, sometimes a combination. I also feed them natural food, but it's not the main source; it's more of a 50/50 ratio. So far, I haven't seen any problems. The cats are well-fed, healthy, and happy."
"My cat I feed Royala canned food "He only eats it as a treat. I try to keep him on natural food, but it's expensive! But he responds very positively to the food, even recognizing the packaging! However, I noticed that the smell from the litter box becomes very strong after eating the food. I saw in some reviews that this happens with this food. Or maybe it's just me? It hasn't affected his behavior or health in any way—he's still as lazy and cozi as ever."
"We recently adopted a kitten, an Angora. Naturally, the immediate question was what to feed her. We read reviews and first tried Royal Canin kitten food in pâté. But she flatly refused it, wouldn't even touch it! We don't know why she didn't like it or why! Then we offered her ready-made food from another brand—she devoured it! Apparently, animals, like people, have their own preferences."
“I feed my British cat Royal Canin dry food. Our food is special for the British"For picky cats. During pregnancy, I fed Canin Mother and Child, and now with the kittens, I'm also on the same Canin. The mother and babies are in great shape. The cat has no problems with milk production, and everyone's stools are fine. Incidentally, there's no strong odor from the litter box like with Purina Adult. Basically, we've found our food, and the experiments are over."
"I have two cats. A neutered male Persian mix and a regular stray cat. The female hasn't eaten any dry food since she was a kitten. But the male loves RK dry food for hair removal and for homebodies. We once tried RK pate for a kitten we found abandoned – he devoured it with porridge."
“My kitten loved Royal Canin and ate it with pleasure. But after three or four months developed an allergy "And now we're only on hypoallergenic food. I've read so many negative reviews, it's a shame it's too late now! The cat will have to be treated for the rest of his life. Royal Canin seems like a reputable company, but for me, with these consequences, it doesn't deserve a good word!"
"I read reviews of RK nutrition and bought Royal Canin Queen for my pregnant cat, but she started having uncontrollable diarrhea. I couldn't figure out if this was related to the food she was eating. Maybe she ate something indigestible, like a fly. But I'm a bit scared to try it again in her condition..."
“I’ve offered my cat ready-made food from RK many times, but he doesn’t take it with much enthusiasm, sniffs, licks a couple of times and leaves"Of course, prepared food is easier for owners! But for us, it just didn't work out. Dry food is completely unappealing. And according to a friend, her Angora is practically trembling with anticipation! You can't understand these fluffy little creatures!"
Anna Belova
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