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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Royal Canin
Sensory Smell
Cat
Wet
Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
Low
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Poultry
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.
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 Sensory Smell wet cat food good?
Royal Canin Sensory Smell is a wet cat food rated 1 star, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
59%
Fat
14%
Est. Carbs
17%
Fiber
2.5%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (79.6%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Super High (59% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Cats generally need more protein than dogs, but diagnosed kidney disease or other medical needs should still be managed with your vet.
References
Fat is Medium (14% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many cats, but total calories and body condition still matter.
References
Ingredients Analysis
14 of 14 matched
Prefer
0
Concerned
2
Notice
5
1
Meat And Animal Derivatives
2
Fish And Fish Derivatives
3
Cereals
4
Vegetable By-products
5
Minerals
6
Vegetable Protein Extracts
7
Sugars
8
Yeasts
9
Vitamin D3
10
Iron
11
Iodine
12
Copper
13
Manganese
14
Zinc
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Fish And Fish Derivatives appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Plant protein is worth closer review for cats: Vegetable Protein Extracts may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Meat And Animal Derivatives, Fish And Fish Derivatives, Cereals.
Higher-caution ingredients: Meat And Animal Derivatives, Fish And Fish Derivatives, Cereals, and 2 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Vegetable Protein Extracts have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low
Low
By-products
100%
Low clarity: only 0% of Royal Canin Sensory Smell's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 100% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
By-products
Fish And Fish Derivatives
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
60%
Plant concentrate
37%
Auxiliary
3%
Mixed protein sources in Royal Canin Sensory Smell: 60% animal, 0% whole plants, and 37% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Meat And Animal Derivatives
Fish And Fish Derivatives
Plant concentrate
Vegetable Protein Extracts
Auxiliary
Yeasts
Royal Canin Sensory Smell wet cat food Review
Royal Canin Sensory Smell 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.
Best for
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Your cat needs a strongly meat-led recipe
Key takeaways
Animal by-products account for 100% of the protein, which can vary in quality.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Vegetable Protein Extracts.
Contains common allergens: Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 59% protein, 14% fat, 17% estimated carbohydrates.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Canin Sensory Smell 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 Sensory Smell contain Dairy?
Does Royal Canin Sensory Smell contain Egg?
Does Royal Canin Sensory Smell contain Legumes?
Does Royal Canin Sensory Smell contain Nuts?
Is Royal Canin Sensory Smell grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Royal Canin Sensory Smell?
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