Royal Canin(R) Veterinary Diet Urinary SO Adult Wet Cat Food - 5.1oz Can

Name: Royal Canin(R) Veterinary Diet Urinary SO Adult Wet Cat Food - 5.1oz Can
Brand: Royal Canin

by Royal Canin

Overall Score: 74/100

Ingredients

chicken (protein)
pork plasma (protein)
powdered cellulose (fiber)
wheat flour (carbohydrate)
natural flavors (additive)
wheat gluten (carbohydrate)
calcium sulfate (other)
salt (mineral)
fish oil (protein)
\r\ncarob bean gum (other)
carrageenan (additive)
potassium chloride (mineral)
sodium tripolyphosphate (other)
xanthan \r\ngum (other)
taurine (additive)
sodium bisulfate (additive)
DL-methionine (other)
vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E) (other)
thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (other)
biotin (vitamin)
niacin supplement (vitamin)
\r\nD-calcium pantothenate (other)
folic acid (vitamin)
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (other)
riboflavin supplement (vitamin)
vitamin B12 supplement (vitamin)
vitamin D3 supplement] (other)
marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.) (other)
trace minerals [zinc oxide (other)
zinc proteinate (mineral)
ferrous sulfate (mineral)
calcium iodate (mineral)
\r\ncopper sulfate (other)
manganous oxide (other)
sodium selenite] (other)

Ingredient concerns

Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
Wheat Gluten (medium concern): Like corn gluten meal, wheat gluten serves as an inexpensive plant protein that inflates the total protein percentage. It was also at the center of the 2007 pet food recall when melamine-contaminated wheat gluten from China caused widespread kidney failure in pets.
Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 55.3%, fat 13.2%, fiber 10.5%, ash 36.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 63.3% from protein, 36.7% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 55.3% vs 26% minimum, fat 13.2% vs 9% minimum.

Wet food, with grains, for the adult life stage.

Cost to feed

About $9.54 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $38.16 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).