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Royal Canin Indoor 7+ Dry Cat Food

Royal Canin Indoor 7+ Dry Cat Food
Company info
Company HQ
Aimargues, France
Parent company
Mars Inc
Product info
Age Range: Senior
Food Form Dry Senior Cat Food
Cost per day: $0.27
Primary proteins
  • Chicken Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Egg Product

Ingredients

Corn, Barley, Wheat, Chicken Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Soy Protein Isolate, Natural Flavors, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten, Brewers Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Vegetable Oil, Pea Fiber, Fish Oil, Calcium Sulfate, Rice Hulls, Grain Distillers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Egg Product, Psyllium Seed Husk, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Sodium Bisulfate, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Choline Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamins [DL-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement], Taurine, DL-Methionine, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite], Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), Green Tea Extract, L-Carnitine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Rosemary Extract, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid.

Overall Score

62%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 39%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 59%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 43%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 79%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 83%

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: 27%

Fat: 11%

Fiber: 5.5%

Moisture: 8%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 48.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

Protein: 29.35%

Fat: 11.96%

Fiber: 5.98%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 52.72%

Calorie Weighted Basis

Protein: 26.42%

Fat: 26.14%

Carb: 47.45%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Royal Canin has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • 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 Indoor 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 Barley. Barley is a cereal grain. In pet food, barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

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 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 fifth 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.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Royal Canin Indoor 7+ Dry Cat Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$8.16

Market Price avg.

$4.7

% From the Avg

+74%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.46

Market Price avg.

$0.37

% From the Avg

+23%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.27

Market Price avg.

$0.22

% From the Avg

+25%

Royal Canin Indoor 7+ Dry Cat Food is priced above 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 Indoor 7+ Dry Cat Food to the other 37 dry senior cat food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

29.35%

All Products avg.

35.4%

% From the Avg

-17%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

11.96%

All Products avg.

15.92%

% From the Avg

-25%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5.98%

All Products avg.

6.55%

% From the Avg

-9%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

52.72%

All Products avg.

40.66%

% From the Avg

+30%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior cat foods.

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