Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Weight Control Dry Cat Food
- Chicken By-Product Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
Ingredients
Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 33%
Fat: 8.3%
Fiber: 11%
Moisture: 8%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 39.7%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 35.87%
Fat: 9.02%
Fiber: 11.96%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 43.15%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 35.54%
Fat: 21.71%
Carb: 42.75%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Royal Canin Veterinary Diet has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Contains Chicken by products
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Royal Canin Veterinary Diet since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Royal Canin Veterinary Diet has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Weight Control Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken By-Product Meal. In pet food, chicken by-product meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken by-product meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken parts that might not be used for human consumption including necks, feet, entrails, and undeveloped eggs.
The second ingredient is Corn. Corn is a cereal grain that finds its way into countless products. In pet food, corn is usually added as a bulking agent. It is a gluten-free source of carbohydrates for energy and it may offer fiber, vitamins, and minerals as well.
The third ingredient is Wheat. Wheat is a cereal grain that is used in baked products worldwide. The wheat in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and other nutrients. It can enhance a crunchy food’s texture or thicken a moist food.
The fourth ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.
The fifth ingredient is Powdered Cellulose. In pet food, powdered cellulose serves as a filler and a source of dietary fiber. Powdered cellulose can come from any plant source including agricultural byproducts. It is often encountered in lower calorie pet foods for weight loss.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Weight Control Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$8.18
Market Price avg.
$4.82
% From the Avg
+70%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.57
Market Price avg.
$0.39
% From the Avg
+46%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.34
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+49%
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Weight Control Dry Cat Food is priced above the average market price for dry cat food.
Nutritional Analysis
Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Feline Weight Control Dry Cat Food to the other 631 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
35.87%
All Products avg.
38.78%
% From the Avg
-8%
DM Fat
Product info
9.02%
All Products avg.
16.69%
% From the Avg
-46%
DM Fiber
Product info
11.96%
All Products avg.
5.22%
% From the Avg
+129%
DM Carb
Product info
43.15%
All Products avg.
37.99%
% From the Avg
+14%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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