Scientific Rating

Royal Canin Adult Instinctive

Rank: 29 out of 375 wet cat foods · Company: Mars Petcare

8.2

Health

This product is designed for a single life stage, which generally provides a nutrient profile that better matches a pet’s nutritional needs.

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10

Calorie Disclosure
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10

Life Stage Option
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7.5

Cat Food Ingredient Quality

Desirable Ingredients In High Quantities

6 Ingredients

Desirable Ingredients

18 Ingredients

Less Desirable Ingredients

5 Ingredients
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6.0

Nutritional Adequacy Statement

6.5

Environment

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6.5

Core Company Environmental Performance [-]
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  Transparency
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    Biodiversity [+]
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        Biodiversity Awards and Certifications
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    5.8
    
    Emissions [+]
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      Waste [+]
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      6.0
      
      Water Pollution [+]
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    Water [+]
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      Water [+]
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    Energy [+]
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    Materials [+]
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    Leading Edge Practices [+]
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        Leading Edge Practices
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    Governance [+]
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      Policies [+]
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      Reporting [+]
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        Reporting [+]
        
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        Reporting Policies and Practices
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Ingredient Information

GoodGuide assessment of ingredients in this product. Read more about our pet food ratings.

Desirable Ingredients In High Quantities

Salmon
Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) Gluten
Chicken
Pork Liver
Pork By Products
Chicken Liver

Desirable Ingredients

Calcium Iodate
Calcium Pantothenate
Calcium Sulfate
Niacin
Vitamin D3
Riboflavin
Taurine
Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) Flour
Thiamin Mononitrate
Folic Acid
Sodium Tripolyphosphate
Cellulose Powder
Copper Sulfate Monohydrate
Biotin
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Gelatin Byproduct
Sodium Selenite
Zinc Proteinate

Less Desirable Ingredients

Guar Gum
Manganese Oxide
Zinc Oxide
Modified Cornstarch
Carrageenan

About the company

Parent Company:

Mars Petcare

Parent Company:

Mars, Incorporated

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About this Product

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Caloric Disclosure

Calories Disclosed
Webpage

View at products.royalcanin.us
Feed Profile

Formulated Nutritional Levels
Life Stage

Maintenance
Product Description

Formulated for adult cats from 1 to 10 years