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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Royal Canin
British Shorthair
Cat
Dry
Rating
★★☆☆☆
2.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Low
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Cons
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 British Shorthair dry cat food good?
Royal Canin British Shorthair is a dry cat food rated 2.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
34%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
33%
Fiber
6.7%
Ash
8.1%
Moisture (6.5%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (34% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats usually benefit from higher protein than dogs, so confirm the food is complete for cats and fits the cat's life stage.
References
Fat is High (18% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can raise calorie density, so watch body condition and seek vet input for cats with pancreatitis or digestive disease.
References
Ingredients Analysis
53 of 53 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
12
Notice
4
1
Chicken
2
Turkey
3
Duck
4
Highly Digestible Wheat Protein
5
Rice
6
Corn
7
Animal Fat
8
Vegetable Fiber
9
Corn Gluten
10
Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein
11
Hydrolyzed Turkey Protein
12
Hydrolyzed Fish Protein
13
Chicory
14
Soybean Oil
15
Fish Oil
16
Yeast
17
Yeast Extract
18
Fructo-oligo-saccharides
19
Hydrolyzed Yeast
20
Borage Oil
21
Glucosamine
22
Marigold
23
Hydrolysed Cartilage
24
L-lysine
25
Taurine
26
Dl-methionine
27
L-carnitine
28
Zeolite
29
Chlorine
30
Potassium
31
Calcium
32
Sodium
33
Zinc
34
Manganese
35
Iron
36
Copper
37
Selenium
38
Iodine
39
Choline
40
Vitamin E
41
Niacin
42
Vitamin C
43
Calcium Pantothenate
44
Biotin
45
Vitamin B6
46
Vitamin A
47
Vitamin B2
48
Vitamin B1
49
Folic Acid
50
Vitamin B12
51
Vitamin D3
52
Mixed Tocopherols
53
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Cat formula needs review: cats rely heavily on animal protein, and this label does not show strong named animal protein near the top.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Highly Digestible Wheat Protein, Corn Gluten may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Animal Fat, Corn Gluten, Hydrolyzed Fish Protein.
Higher-caution ingredients: Animal Fat, Hydrolyzed Fish Protein, Borage Oil, and 1 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Highly Digestible Wheat Protein, Corn, Corn Gluten have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
94%
Unnamed
6%
Strong clarity: 94% of Royal Canin British Shorthair's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 6% 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
Chicken
Turkey
Duck
Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein
Hydrolyzed Turkey Protein
Unnamed
Hydrolyzed Fish Protein
Animal Protein
Low
Low
Animal
52%
Plant concentrate
46%
Auxiliary
2%
Protein in Royal Canin British Shorthair leans on plant signals: only 52% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 46% and whole plant proteins 0%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Turkey
Duck
Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein
Hydrolyzed Turkey Protein
Hydrolyzed Fish Protein
Hydrolysed Cartilage
Plant concentrate
Highly Digestible Wheat Protein
Corn Gluten
Auxiliary
Yeast
Yeast Extract
Hydrolyzed Yeast
Royal Canin British Shorthair dry cat food Review
Royal Canin British Shorthair is a solid mid-tier dry cat food at 2.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
You're avoiding legumes
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 94% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Highly Digestible Wheat Protein, Corn Gluten.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 34% protein, 18% fat, 33% estimated carbohydrates.
Free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Canin British Shorthair good for cats?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 2.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
Does Royal Canin British Shorthair contain Dairy?
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