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Royal Canin · Feline Breed Nutrition American Shorthair Adult

Dry food · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation turned up real problems with Royal Canin American Shorthair Adult. Grains lead the ingredient list. To be fair, no artificial colours or preservatives on the ingredient list. On balance, most cats are better served by stronger options — the app can suggest better-graded foods of the same type.

What's concerning

  • The ingredient list leads with grains — corn, wheat gluten and corn gluten meal — rather than animal protein.
  • A high carbohydrate load for an obligate carnivore — a cat's natural prey is almost carb-free.
  • A modest share of calories comes from protein.

What works

  • No artificial colours or preservatives on the ingredient list.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein29%
Fat14%
Fiber6.8%
Moisture8%
Ash*8%
Carbs (estimated)*34.2%

Label: guaranteed analysis (min/max). * not printed on the label — carbs are calculated, ash/moisture estimated from typical values. How these numbers translate into calories from protein vs carbs — and how this food scores on each pillar — is shown in the app.

Quick answers

Is Royal Canin American Shorthair Adult grain-free?
No — the label lists corn, wheat gluten and corn gluten meal.
What are the first ingredients in Royal Canin American Shorthair Adult?
The label opens with corn, chicken by-product meal and wheat gluten. Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few carry the most.
Does it contain artificial colours or preservatives?
None appear on the ingredient list.

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