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Royal Canin

Mother & Babycat Adult

56/ 100
— Fair —
AAFCO ✓NO ACTIVE RECALLS
THE VERDICT

A below-average option. Nutritional or ingredient concerns noted — better alternatives exist.

The Chowmark Score is an editorial assessment based on public data and our published methodology. Not a guarantee of product safety. Always consult your veterinarian. Disclaimer.

RECALLS
0
None on record.
ADVERSE REPORTS
0
None filed with FDA.
SCORE UNPACKED

Five categories. Weighted by what matters.

Nutritional Adequacy
43· 30%

No — guaranteed analysis does not meet AAFCO minimum nutrient profiles for this life stage.

Does the guaranteed analysis meet AAFCO minimum nutrient profiles for the stated life stage?

Ingredient Quality
40· 30%

No — primary ingredients are by-products or low-quality fillers rather than named whole proteins.

Are named whole proteins, whole grains, and whole vegetables the primary ingredients, with minimal fillers or artificial additives?

Safety & Recalls
63· 20%

Minor concerns — limited recall history or a small number of adverse event reports on file.

Has this brand been subject to FDA or CFIA recalls, Class I/II actions, or adverse event reports in the past five years?

Evidence Base
100· 10%

Yes — brand publishes AAFCO feeding trials and employs board-certified veterinary nutritionists.

Does the brand publish AAFCO feeding trials, employ board-certified veterinary nutritionists, or fund peer-reviewed research?

Label Transparency
87· 10%

Yes — label includes a complete guaranteed analysis, named ingredient sources, and country-of-origin disclosure.

Does the label include a complete guaranteed analysis, named ingredient sources, and country-of-origin disclosure? Canadian labelling law does not require nutritional adequacy statements — a product can claim "complete and balanced" without meeting any government-verified standard.

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TOP 8 INGREDIENTS

In plain English.

Ranked by quantity, with the why behind each one.

01
ÁguaACCEPTABLE
02
Carne mecanicamente separada de frangoACCEPTABLE
03
Óleo de girassol refinadoACCEPTABLE
04
CeluloseACCEPTABLE
05
Farinha de arrozACCEPTABLE
06
Amido de milhoACCEPTABLE
07
Óleo branqueado e desodorizado de peixesACCEPTABLE
08
Farinha de marigoldACCEPTABLE
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