Overview
Royal Canin Aging 12+ Joint Health Thin Slices In Gravy Wet Cat Food is an average quality wet cat food. It contains more than enough protein and some quality ingredients (chicken, chicken liver, pork liver). It also has just enough fats. However, it contains way too many carbohydrates.
Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. Joint Health Thin Slices In Gravy Wet Cat Food contains carrageenan, fish oil and modified corn starch, which are potential allergens. Other ingredients included in this wet cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable are guar gum, pork by-products and wheat flour.
Life Stages
Joint Health Thin Slices In Gravy Wet Cat Food is suitable for senior and geriatric cats, according to its manufacturer.
Diets & Conditions
Joint Health Thin Slices In Gravy Wet Cat Food is suitable for cats with the following condition or dietary requirement:
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 82 % |
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Protein* | 50 % |
Fats* | 13.9 % |
Fiber* | 10 % |
Ash* | 0 % |
Carbs* | 26.1 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other wet foods in our Cat Food Database, Joint Health Thin Slices In Gravy Wet Cat Food contains:
- an average amount of protein,
- an average amount of fats,
- more fiber,
- more ash,
- and more carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
Joint Health Thin Slices In Gravy Wet Cat Food contains approximately 83.4 calories per 100 grams, or 23.6 calories per ounce. This is an average amount of calories compared to other wet foods in our database.
How many calories your cat needs depends on her age, size and activity level. If you want to know exactly how many calories your cat needs, please checkout our Cat Food Calculator. If you need more information on a healthy diet and weight management tips for cats, read our Complete Guide To Feline Nutrition.
Joint Health Thin Slices In Gravy Wet Cat Food
Protein
The protein content of this cat food is more than sufficient to sustain your cat.
Fats
This cat food contains barely enough fat for a healthy cat. Combine it with other options that are higher in fat content to prevent accidental weight loss.
Carbs
The amount of carbs in this food is simply too high. If your cat eats too much of this, she runs a real risk of becoming obese or even diabetic. Balance it out with other, low-carb options, or choose another food entirely.
Ingredients
Quality Ingredients | Questionable Ingredients | Allergens |
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chicken chicken liver pork liver | carrageenan guar gum modified corn starch pork by-products wheat flour | carrageenan fish oil modified corn starch |
Full list of ingredients
Pork by-products, pork liver, chicken, chicken liver, wheat flour, gelatin, pork plasma, powdered cellulose, vegetable oil, natural flavors, fish oil, modified corn starch, calcium sulfate, guar gum, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, taurine, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), niacin supplement, biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], citric acid, carrageenan, glucosamine hydrochloride, choline chloride, L-tryptophan, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), magnesium oxide, chondroitin sulfate.