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Summary
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Royal Canin
Ageing 12+
Cat
Dry
Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
Low
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Grains (gluten-free)
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.
Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Is Royal Canin Ageing 12+ dry cat food good?
Royal Canin Ageing 12+ is a dry cat food rated 1 star, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Ingredients Analysis
15 of 15 matched
Prefer
0
Concerned
6
Notice
4
1
Maize
2
Maize Gluten
3
Dehydrated Poultry Protein
4
Animal Fats
5
Hydrolysed Animal Proteins
6
Vegetable Fibers
7
Minerals
8
Beet Pulp
9
Fish Oil
10
Soy Oil
11
Fructo-oligo-saccharides
12
Psyllium Husks And Seeds
13
Yeast Products
14
Hydrolysed Yeast
15
Marigold Extract
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Dehydrated Poultry Protein appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Maize Gluten may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Maize Gluten, Dehydrated Poultry Protein, Animal Fats.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dehydrated Poultry Protein, Animal Fats, Hydrolysed Animal Proteins have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Maize, Maize Gluten, Soy Oil have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low
Low
Unnamed
100%
Low clarity: only 0% of Royal Canin Ageing 12+'s animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 100% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
Unnamed
Dehydrated Poultry Protein
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
57%
Plant concentrate
41%
Auxiliary
2%
Mixed protein sources in Royal Canin Ageing 12+: 57% animal, 0% whole plants, and 41% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Dehydrated Poultry Protein
Hydrolysed Animal Proteins
Plant concentrate
Maize Gluten
Auxiliary
Yeast Products
Hydrolysed Yeast
Royal Canin Ageing 12+ dry cat food Review
Royal Canin Ageing 12+ scores 1 star on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Maize Gluten.
Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Overall rating: 1 star, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Canin Ageing 12+ good for cats?
This recipe scored 1 star, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your cat.
Does Royal Canin Ageing 12+ contain Dairy?
Does Royal Canin Ageing 12+ contain Egg?
Does Royal Canin Ageing 12+ contain Legumes?
Does Royal Canin Ageing 12+ contain Nuts?
Is Royal Canin Ageing 12+ grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Royal Canin Ageing 12+?
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