In some cases, a cat cannot feed kittens on her own - illness, lack of milk, many kittens, etc. In such situations, practically from birth, babies need additional feeding. A mixture for feeding kittens must comply with several principles: - easy to digest - the stomach is not ready to accept heavy food that takes a long time to digest; — the food should be very high in calories so that the baby can gain normal weight (it is recommended to weigh the kittens daily); — the mixture must contain all the necessary useful components for the development of the baby. In this case, infant formula and cow's milk will do more harm than good.
All of the listed ingredients are contained in Babycat milk, a unique product from Royal Canin. This powdered milk for kittens fully satisfies the requirements of growing organisms. It has everything for kids to feel great and develop properly:
— nutritional components and vitamins support and stimulate development and growth; — this mixture contains everything necessary to protect the imperfect digestive system; — eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids are the best components for brain development; with its help, the kitten will develop no worse than with maternal nutrition; - does not require much time to prepare. Babycat milk means health and careful care for a kitten who cannot receive mother's milk.
The set includes:
— 3 bags of 100 g. every; — 1 bottle for the mixture; — 3 nipples of different diameters (selected by age); - measuring spoon; - instructions. You can buy Royal Canin kitten mixture in our online store.
Recommended daily diet
| Kitten age | Number of feedings | Milk volume (per feeding) |
| 1 Week | 7 | 2-4 ml |
| 2 weeks | 6 | 5-10 ml |
| 3 weeks | 5 | 10-15 ml |
| 4 weeks | 5 | 10-15 ml |
| 5 weeks | 4 | 10-15 ml |
| 6 weeks | 4 | 10-15 ml |
Reviews of Royal Canin food from veterinarians and cat owners
When a beloved pet devours the food offered with appetite, it cannot leave the owner indifferent - hence the numerous reviews on the Internet about various foods
I know many animal owners and breeders who have been feeding Royal for the past ten years and have had no problems. I also know many whose animals suffered from diarrhea, itching, and whose liver and kidneys failed. Different animals are different organisms. The food suits some people, not others.
DeepEyes, forum visitor
https://www.zoovet.ru/forum/?tem=515191&tid=35
Most cat owners are satisfied with the quality of Royal Canin food. Some owners note an improvement in the animal's health after constant use of this product.
It helped me a lot, my cat’s breath smelled bad, and after regularly taking Royal Canin “Oral care” everything went away. Don’t spread illnesses and take care of your pet, because they can’t tell us what hurts them.
batek-lena, forum user
https://otzovik.com/review_5730006.html
There are many reviews of kittens literally attacking the Royal Canin food bowl.
I have two neutered cats, 3 and 5 years old, we eat Royal, there are no problems, the coat is beautiful, the ears and eyes are clean. We make sure to do urolithiasis prevention once every six months - I take it with KotErvin (that’s what the veterinarian told us).
evafox, forum visitor
https://www.zoovet.ru/forum/?tem=515191&tid=35
Many veterinarians recommend Royal Canin dietary (veterinary) food to their tailed patients. Judging by the reviews, cat breeders do not regret trusting the veterinarian’s recommendations.
We feed Romka medicinal Royal, everything is fine. A good doctor recommended him to us.
Lapulya, an old-timer of the forum
https://www.dogshelter.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=990
Video: a cat named Mars appreciated Royal Canin
Not everyone can afford such food; although it is healthy, not everyone can afford it.
valentina45234, forum user
https://otzovik.com/review_5859228.html
Some buyers of this food and veterinarians noticed some deterioration in quality, but this did not reduce the demand for the product.
Despite the fact that in Russia they are manufactured under license using good equipment, they are inferior to the original. The main advantage of Royal Canin is the availability of a line of medicinal foods separately for different breeds and ages. Veterinary feeds are balanced taking into account the specific disease. They consolidate the results of treatment, accelerate it, and have a preventive effect. You cannot make decisions about feeding on your own, only on the recommendation and under the supervision of a specialist.
Pavlovskaya Ekaterina Viktorovna, veterinarian
https://otzyvkorm.ru/royal-canin-dlya-koshek/
Preparation
1. Dosage: 1 measuring spoon filled flush with the edges (10 ml, included in the package) of powdered milk per 20 ml of water.
2. Pour clean drinking water with a low concentration of inorganic substances, heated to 50 °C, into the bottle supplied with the food to the required level.
3. Add appropriate amount of milk powder.
4. Close the bottle and stir its contents until smooth.
5. Wait for the contents of the bottle to cool. Check the temperature of the milk with the back of your hand.
6. Diluted milk must be used within 1 hour.
* Focus on the daily diet indicated on the product packaging
Kitten 30% (Royal Canin for kittens from 4 to 12 months) (10676)
Complete food for kittens up to 12 months DIGESTIVE HEALTH
During the growth period, the kitten's digestive system remains imperfect and continues to develop gradually over several more weeks. A unique combination of nutrients helps support kitten's healthy digestion and normalizes stool. Easily digestible proteins (LIP*), adapted fiber content (including psyllium and prebiotics) contribute to the balance of intestinal microflora.
NATURAL DEFENSE KITTEN's complex of antioxidants and prebiotics support your kitten's natural defenses.
HARMONIOUS GROWTH
The balanced content of easily digestible proteins (LIP*), vitamins and minerals in the KITTEN product promotes the growth of the kitten and also satisfies its energy needs during the period of intensive growth.
LIP
Thanks to highly digestible LIP proteins (90% digestibility), the amount of undigested food residues in the intestines is reduced.
Ingredients: Dehydrated poultry protein, rice, vegetable protein isolate*, animal fats, corn, hydrolyzed animal protein, corn gluten, vegetable fibre, beet pulp, minerals, fish oil, yeast, soybean oil, psyllium husks and seeds ( 0.5%), fructo-oligosaccharides, yeast hydrolysate (source of mannan-oligosaccharides), marigold extract (source of lutein). Additives (per kg): Dietary supplements: vitamin A: 20100 IU, vitamin D3: 710 IU, E1 (iron): 41 mg, E2 (iodine): 4.1 mg, E4 (copper): 8 mg, E5 (manganese ): 53 mg, E6 (zinc): 159 mg, E8 (selenium): 0.07 mg – preservatives – antioxidants. * LIP – proteins selected based on the principle of maximum digestibility. Nutrient content: Nutrients Quantity Arachidonic acid(%) 0.09 Minerals(%) 7.2 Biotin(mg/kg) 2.99 Calcium(%) 1.05 Total fiber(%) 2.2 Dietary fiber(%) 6.8 DL-methionine(%) 0.67 Acids EPA + DHA(%) 0.3 Fats(%) 18.0 L-carnitine(mg/kg) 50.0 Linoleic acid(%) 4.03 Lutein(mg/kg) 5.0 Metabolic energy NRC 85 (Atwater)(kcal/kg) 3879.0 Methionine + cystine(%) 1.23 Moisture(%) 5.5 Nitrogen-free extractives(%) 31.1 Omega 3 fatty acids(%) 0.82 Omega 6 fatty acids(%) 4.22 Phosphorus(%) 0.95 Proteins(%) 36.0 Starch(%) 26.5 Taurine (%) 0.26 Vitamin A (IU/kg) 22000.0 Vitamin C (mg/kg) 300.0 Vitamin E (mg/kg) 600.0 Measured metabolic energy (Metabolic energy (kcal/kg)) 4109.0 Other substances Amount Arginine (%) 1.84 L -lysine(%) 1.44 Mineral substances Quantity Chlorides(%) 0.78 Copper(mg/kg) 15.0 Iodine(mg/kg) 4.7 Iron(mg/kg) 209.0 Magnesium(%) 0.08 Manganese(mg/kg) 67.0 Potassium(% ) 0.6 Selenium (mg/kg) 0.31 Sodium (%) 0.5 Zinc (mg/kg) 204.0 Vitamins Amount Choline (mg/kg) 2500.0 Folic acid (mg/kg) 11.4 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)(mg/kg) 12.8 Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)(mg/kg) 0.13 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)(mg/kg) 46.0 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)(mg/kg) 142.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenate)(mg/kg) 51.7 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)(mg) /kg) 39.1 Vitamin D3 (IU/kg) 710.0
Manufacturer information
The French manufacturing company has been operating since 1967, by the mid-90s. it began to expand: subsidiaries began to open in many countries. During the same period, the range of food expanded, the laboratory began to develop products for sterilized pets, it was assumed that they should be less caloric and prevent obesity.
Royal Canin food is in great demand in the market
Since 2004, the first Russian branch of Royal Canin was launched, which successfully produces products for animals to this day. In addition to this, the company has 11 large secondary plants located in:
- SOUTH AFRICA;
- Brazil;
- Argentina;
- Poland;
- Canada;
- Great Britain;
- China;
- France;
- Japan.
For your information! Royal Canin cat food is not the only brainchild of the company. The company successfully produces dog food, medicinal series and milk for newborn kittens and puppies.
Which food to choose for your pet
Royal Canin for domestic cats is selected in accordance with:
- age criteria;
- body weight;
- concomitant diseases.
Royal Canin Starter for small, medium and large breed puppies
In case of health problems, preference is given to therapeutic series (Royal Canin Fiber Response Cat FR31 - for acute and chronic constipation), for purebred animals - in accordance with the characteristics of the species. Meat ingredients should predominate in the feed; soy, corn and other plant components are undesirable or allowed in minimal quantities.
It is better to consult a veterinarian before purchasing. The specialist will conduct a routine examination of the pet, determine the lack or excess of certain substances, according to which the diet will be selected.
Note! In the absence of financial problems, experts advise switching to canned varieties (pates) with a small addition in the form of croquettes. The latter help clean plaque and prevent the formation of stones.
Advantages and disadvantages
Royal Canin ready-made diets for kittens generally have a balanced composition, contain the ingredients necessary for a small organism, and have a unique recipe.
Benefits of Royal Canin kitten products:
- large selection of flavors;
- balanced composition;
- availability of packages of various sizes, feed for different age groups;
- good digestibility, high nutritional value.
Royal Canin for kittens activates the immune system, increases the body's resistance, improves the quality of the coat, strengthens the bones, and saturates the body with useful substances.
Disadvantages of feed:
- low fiber content;
- the presence of yeast, soy, wheat gluten, corn;
- synthetic components;
- a large number of grain components, vegetable fats.
Some substances that are used to make products cheaper can cause allergies in small pets. For example, yeast, soybeans, soybean oil, by-products.
Pros and cons of the brand
The advantages of using the Royal Canin series are presented:
- a large number of varieties: from biscuits to liquid feed;
- widespread sale - in almost any hypermarket or special pet store;
- sufficient protein, vitamins and minerals;
- the ability to follow a strict diet for animals with various diseases.
Royal Canin for spayed and neutered cats
The disadvantages of the series include:
- presence of wheat, corn and vegetable proteins;
- unknown source of dehydrated protein;
- lack of information about the antioxidants and preservatives used;
- quite high cost.
For your information! The Royal Canin brand has become widespread due to its use by nurseries, since purchasing in large quantities is profitable for them. Most purebred kittens are initially accustomed to this diet, which makes it one of the most popular.
Cost and replacement feed
We recommend that you refuse to feed Royal Canin daily, but do not switch your pet to economy class food, which also contains little benefit for the animal. If consumed daily, they can be harmful to health. As an alternative, it is better to choose super premium or holistic class products. (+) The foods we recommend are marked.
The transition should be gradual. Under no circumstances should this be done at once.
Comparison table (we consider only dry food):
| Name | Unwanted Ingredients | Manufacturer country | Cost in rubles per kg |
| Premium | |||
| Brit Premium | Rice, corn. | Czech | From 290 |
| Probalance | Rice, barley (although this is better than other grains, it should not be the main one) | RF | From 200 |
| Hill's Science Plan | Corn, rice, corn gluten meal. | Netherlands, Czech Republic | From 450 |
| Eukanuba | Rice, wheat. | USA, Netherlands, Russia | From 515 |
| Super premium | |||
| Fitmin For Life | Contains a lot of meat: dehydrated poultry fillet, fresh pork liver, dehydrated fish, hydrolyzed pig liver, beef, but there is rice. | Czech | From 500 |
| Brit Care | A large number of useful substances: fish and chicken fat, vitamin and mineral complexes, oligosaccharides, fiber. But again, there is rice and quite a lot of it, at least 20%. | From 450 | |
| Summit (+) (best price/quality ratio) | Whole brown rice (healthier for carnivores than weird rice), potatoes among the first five ingredients, otherwise the food composition is good. | Canada | From 320 |
| Leonardo | The ingredients include unique components: malt, flax seeds, brewer's yeast, taurine, lecithin. But there is rice and potato starch. | Germany | From 470 |
| Holistics | |||
| Golden Eagle Holistic | Contains beets, alfalfa, apples, cranberries, yucca extract. However, among the first ingredients are brown rice, just rice, 14% each, potatoes. | USA | From 500 |
| Acana (+) | No unwanted ingredients. | From 800 | |
| Go! (+) (best price/quality ratio) | There are potatoes and potato flour in two types (not in first place). Grain-free food for kittens and cats with sensitive digestion with fresh duck, as well as whole chicken, fruits and vegetables, does not contain potatoes. | Canada | From 500 |
| Grandorf (+) | Whole brown rice, dried sweet potatoes (yams). There is taurine, flaxseeds, dried cranberries, natural antioxidants. | Belgium (dry), Italy (liquid) | From 750 |
From the table below, each owner will be able to select a replacement if necessary. Prices for premium and super premium food are not much different from the cost of Royal Canin. The price list for the products can be viewed on the manufacturer’s official website.
Medicinal feed
Royal Canin Urinari for cats contains a minimal amount of phosphorus and magnesium, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the cat’s genitourinary system. Royal Canin Urinary s/o food for cats reduces the risk of kidney disease and the development of urolithiasis. Royal Canin Renal as a preventive or therapeutic agent in the same direction . The diet does not contain salts or preservatives. Special additives help dissolve struvite, kidney and bladder stones, and promote normal functioning of the urinary system.
Royal Canin cat food, designed to improve oral health, is available only in dry form. An animal's chewing of hard granules helps remove tartar.
Important! Medicinal feeds are used only as prescribed by a doctor. The cat’s health status, age, nature and severity of the disease should be taken into account.
Experts unanimously note that in terms of variety and quality of medical nutrition for cats, Royal Canin can only compete with the Hills and Eukanuba trademarks. Food for healthy cats, according to doctors, is inferior in quality to medicinal food.
Canned food for babies
Critical reviews from veterinarians are based on the fact that Royal Canin contains a significant amount of vegetable protein, which is poorly absorbed by the cat’s body. Doctors note the relatively low price of Royal Canin feeds and their availability, but they still recommend purchasing foreign-made products.
Who is GASTRO INTESTINAL GI32 recommended for?
The presence of “gastro” in the name suggests that this food is intended for those pets who have problems with the digestive system. Indeed, experts prescribe it as a dietary food for:
- liver diseases;
- inflammatory processes in the intestines;
- diarrhea (diarrhea), including those of unknown etiology (that is, when doctors cannot understand what is causing loose stools);
- gastritis, colitis;
- problems with nutrient absorption;
- digestive disorders associated with the ingestion of wool, various objects and inappropriate food.
In addition, the food can be used for emaciated cats and cats with poor appetite, as well as during the recovery period after operations, including those on the gastrointestinal tract.
Attention It should be understood that gastrointestinal food is a medicinal food, so before using it it would be a good idea to show your pet to a veterinarian. Firstly, digestive problems are often associated with a disease that cannot be cured by diet alone, even the best one. On the other hand, such food may not be suitable for a healthy animal, only worsening its condition. In addition, the line has contraindications.
