Feline Weight Control
by Royal Canin
Overall Score: 38/100
Ingredients
- Chicken by-product meal (protein)
- corn (carbohydrate)
- wheat (carbohydrate)
- corn gluten meal (carbohydrate)
- powdered cellulose (fiber)
- pea fiber (fiber)
- natural flavors (additive)
- chicken fat (protein)
- dried chicory root (fiber)
- potassium chloride (mineral)
- salt (mineral)
- sodium bisulfate (additive)
- sodium pyrophosphate (other)
- DL-methionine (other)
- fish oil (protein)
- powdered psyllium seed husk (other)
- calcium sulfate (other)
- choline chloride (vitamin)
- monosodium phosphate (other)
- vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E) (other)
- L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C) (other)
- niacin supplement (vitamin)
- biotin (vitamin)
- riboflavin supplement (vitamin)
- D-calcium pantothenate (other)
- pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (other)
- vitamin A acetate (vitamin)
- thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (other)
- vitamin B12 supplement (vitamin)
- folic acid (vitamin)
- vitamin D3 supplement] (other)
- taurine (additive)
- trace minerals [zinc proteinate (other)
- zinc oxide (other)
- manganese proteinate (mineral)
- ferrous sulfate (mineral)
- manganous oxide (other)
- copper sulfate (other)
- sodium selenite (mineral)
- calcium iodate (mineral)
- copper proteinate] (other)
- L-carnitine (additive)
- marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.) (other)
- rosemary extract (preservative)
- preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid (other)
Ingredient concerns
- Chicken By-Product Meal (medium concern): While nutritionally adequate, by-product meals can vary widely in quality and digestibility. They include parts like necks, feet, and intestines, which some consumers find objectionable. Quality control is less consistent than named muscle meat sources.
- Corn (medium concern): Corn is one of the most common allergens in dogs, though true corn allergies are relatively rare compared to protein allergies. Often used as an inexpensive filler to increase bulk. While it does provide digestible carbohydrates, its prominence in ingredient lists (especially as multiple corn-derived ingredients) can indicate a lower-quality formulation.
- 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.
- Corn Gluten Meal (medium concern): Primarily used as an inexpensive plant-based protein booster that can inflate the protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the complete amino acid profile of animal proteins. Its presence in large quantities may indicate the manufacturer is supplementing with cheap protein instead of using more meat.
- 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 35.9%, fat 9%, fiber 12%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 35.7%. By calories: 38.4% from protein, 23.4% from fat, 38.2% from carbohydrate.
AAFCO compliance
This food meets the AAFCO adult cat nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 35.9% vs 26% minimum, fat 9% vs 9% minimum.
Dry food, with grains.
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