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Royal Canin · Feline Care Nutrition Hairball Care · Thin Slices in Gravy

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

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Furry PI's verdict

Our investigation gives Royal Canin Hairball Care a solid report. Chicken by-products leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. It isn't flawless — it contains corn flour. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

  • Contains corn flour, a lower-quality ingredient.
  • Several other ingredients on the label raise quality questions — the full flagged list is in the app.

What works

  • Chicken by-products leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
  • As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.
  • Carbohydrate load stays close to what a cat would eat in nature.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein6.7%
Fat2.3%
Fiber1%
Moisture84.5%
Ash*2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*3%

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 Hairball Care grain-free?
No — the label lists corn flour and modified corn starch.
What are the first ingredients in Royal Canin Hairball Care?
The label opens with chicken by-products, pork by-products and chicken liver. 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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