Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Selected Protein PD Adult Wet Cat Food - Loaf, 5.1 OZ

by Royal Canin

Overall Score: 78/100

Ingredients

1. duck (protein)
2. duck liver (protein)
3. pea flour (other)
4. duck by-product meal (protein)
5. pea protein (protein)
6. glycine (other)
7. powdered cellulose (fiber)
8. carrageenan (additive)
9. vegetable oil (other)
10. fish oil (protein)
11. carob bean gum (other)
12. calcium sulfate (other)
13. taurine (additive)
14. natural flavors (additive)
15. choline chloride (vitamin)
16. vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E) (other)
17. L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C) (other)
18. niacin supplement (vitamin)
19. D-calcium pantothenate (other)
20. biotin (vitamin)
21. pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (other)
22. riboflavin supplement (vitamin)
23. thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (other)
24. vitamin A acetate (vitamin)
25. vitamin B12 supplement (vitamin)
26. folic acid (vitamin)
27. vitamin D3 supplement] (other)
28. sodium tripolyphosphate (other)
29. sodium carbonate (other)
30. trace minerals [zinc proteinate (other)
31. manganese proteinate (mineral)
32. zinc oxide (other)
33. ferrous sulfate (mineral)
34. copper sulfate (other)
35. manganous oxide (other)
36. sodium selenite (mineral)
37. copper proteinate (mineral)
38. calcium iodate] (other)
39. potassium chloride (mineral)
40. marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.) (other)

Ingredient concerns

• Pea Protein (medium concern): Plant-based protein concentrates like pea protein can artificially inflate the total protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the same amino acid profile as animal proteins. Associated with the FDA investigation into grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, though a causal link has not been definitively established.
• 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.
• Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 40%, fat 23.6%, fiber 8.9%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 20.1%. By calories: 34.1% from protein, 48.8% from fat, 17.1% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 40% vs 26% minimum, fat 23.6% vs 9% minimum.

Wet food, grain-free, for the adult life stage.

Cost to feed

About $222.16 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $888.63 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).

Similar products

• Kitten Thin Slices in Gravy Canned Cat Food — 95/100
• Royal Canin Cat - Kitten, Multipack, 18 CT, 54 OZ — 93/100
• Royal Canin® Feline Care Nutrition Digestive Care Adult Cat Wet Food - Thin Slices in Gravy, 3 Oz — 91/100
• Royal Canin Mother & Babycat Dry and Wet Food Starter Kit - 1.8 Lb — 91/100
• Royal Canin Adult Instinctive 5.1 OZ — 90/100

As an Amazon Associate, KibbleWatcher earns from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Our scoring is independent of any affiliate revenue.