Royal Canin Appetite Control Spayed/Neutered 7+ Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Aimargues, France
Parent company
Mars IncProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken 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: 32%
Fat: 10%
Fiber: 11.2%
Moisture: 8%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 38.8%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 34.78%
Fat: 10.87%
Fiber: 12.17%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 42.17%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 33.65%
Fat: 25.54%
Carb: 40.81%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Royal Canin has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Royal Canin since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Royal Canin has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Royal Canin Appetite Control Spayed/Neutered 7+ Dry Cat Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first 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 second ingredient is Chicken Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The third 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 fourth ingredient is Wheat Gluten. Wheat gluten is a good source of digestible protein. In pet food, wheat gluten is used as a binding agent and texturizer as well as a protein source.
The fifth 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.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Royal Canin Appetite Control Spayed/Neutered 7+ Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.83
Market Price avg.
$4.71
% From the Avg
+3%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.32
Market Price avg.
$0.37
% From the Avg
-13%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.19
Market Price avg.
$0.22
% From the Avg
-12%
Royal Canin Appetite Control Spayed/Neutered 7+ Dry Cat Food is priced below the average market price for dry senior cat food.
Nutritional Analysis
As opposed to formulas intended for growth (kitten) and maintenance (adult), there are no special label requirements or legal definitions for “senior” diets. Senior diets are actually only required to meet the same nutritional needs as for adult diets. This means that there can be a lot of variation and interpretation by different food companies on what makes up a senior diet. Senior diets can have varying amounts of protein, fat, carbs, phosphorus, sodium, and fiber.
The assumptions that all senior pets need low protein, low fat and carbs, low phosphorus and sodium, and high fiber across the board are incorrect. The need for higher or lower levels of these nutrients varies greatly from cat to cat. That’s why it’s very important for senior pets for their pet parents to work with their veterinarian to decide what type of diet is most appropriate. For many young senior pets, the adult diets they’ve been on may be just fine to continue.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Royal Canin Appetite Control Spayed/Neutered 7+ Dry Cat Food to the other 37 dry senior cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
34.78%
All Products avg.
35.4%
% From the Avg
-2%
DM Fat
Product info
10.87%
All Products avg.
15.92%
% From the Avg
-32%
DM Fiber
Product info
12.17%
All Products avg.
6.55%
% From the Avg
+86%
DM Carb
Product info
42.17%
All Products avg.
40.66%
% From the Avg
+4%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior cat foods.
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