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Royal Canin · Feline Health Nutrition Instinctive 7+ · Thin Slices in Gravy

Wet food · Adult Maintenance

B

Furry PI's verdict

Royal Canin Instinctive 7+ earns its grade honestly. Pork by-products leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore. It isn't flawless — it contains brewers rice flour. Even so, the overall picture is good for everyday feeding.

What's concerning

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

What works

  • Pork by-products leads the ingredient list — the right start for an obligate carnivore.
  • A strong share of its calories comes from protein.
  • As a wet food, it delivers the moisture cats rarely drink on their own.

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Nutrition from the label (as fed)

Protein9.5%
Fat1.8%
Fiber1.9%
Moisture82%
Ash*2.5%
Carbs (estimated)*2.3%

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 Instinctive 7+ grain-free?
No — the label lists brewers rice flour, wheat gluten and wheat flour.
What are the first ingredients in Royal Canin Instinctive 7+?
The label opens with pork by-products, chicken by-products and pork 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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