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Summary

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Royal Canin

Anallergenic

Cat

Dry

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Grains (gluten-free)

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Uses more animal by-products than muscle meat as protein sources.

Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Royal Canin Anallergenic dry cat food good?

Royal Canin Anallergenic is a dry cat food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name, giving good visibility into protein sources. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. 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

25 of 25 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Corn Starch

Hydrolyzed Feather Protein

Coconut Oil

Soybean Oil

Vegetable Fiber

Minerals

Animal Fat

Chicory Pulp

Fish Oil

Fructo-oligo-saccharides

Maltodextrin

Citric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids

Glucose

Marigold

Vitamin A

Vitamin D3

Iron

Iodine

Copper

Manganese

Zinc

Selenium

Zeolite Powder

Preservative

Anti-oxidants

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Hydrolyzed Feather Protein appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Hydrolyzed Feather Protein, Animal Fat.

Higher-caution ingredients: Animal Fat, Preservative have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Coconut Oil have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Royal Canin Anallergenic's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Hydrolyzed Feather Protein

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Royal Canin Anallergenic comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Hydrolyzed Feather Protein

Royal Canin Anallergenic dry cat food Review

Royal Canin Anallergenic is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Overall rating: 5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Canin Anallergenic good for cats?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Royal Canin Anallergenic contain Dairy?

Does Royal Canin Anallergenic contain Egg?

Does Royal Canin Anallergenic contain Legumes?

Does Royal Canin Anallergenic contain Nuts?

Is Royal Canin Anallergenic grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Royal Canin Anallergenic?