Check price on Amazon
DISCLAIMER: This post contains affiliate links. If you click one of these links and decide to make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps me to keep the site alive and up to date. If you want more information, please review our Privacy Policy. Thank you for your support!

Overview

Royal Canin Feline Breed Nutrition American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food is a below average dry cat food for American Shorthair cats. It does contain . It also has just enough fats. However, it contains too little protein and way too many carbohydrates.

Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food contains corn, corn gluten meal, fish oil, wheat and wheat gluten, which are potential allergens. Other ingredients included in this dry cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable are brewers' rice and rice hulls.

Life Stages

American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food is suitable for prime and mature cats, according to its manufacturer.

Nutritional Analysis

Moisture8 %
Protein*31.5 %
Fats*15.2 %
Fiber*7.4 %
Ash*0 %
Carbs*45.9 %
* on a dry matter basis

Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food contains:

  • less protein,
  • an average amount of fats,
  • more fiber,
  • an average amount of ash,
  • and more carbohydrates.

Caloric Content

American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food contains approximately 365.6 calories per 100 grams, or 103.6 calories per ounce. This is an average amount of calories compared to other dry 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.

American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food

Protein

The protein content of this cat food is too low to sustain your cat. You can give it as an occasional treat, but this product does not meet the standards for daily sustenance.

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 IngredientsQuestionable IngredientsAllergens
-brewers' rice
corn
corn gluten meal
rice hulls
wheat
wheat gluten		corn
corn gluten meal
fish oil
wheat
wheat gluten

Full list of ingredients

Corn, chicken by-product meal, wheat gluten, corn gluten meal, chicken fat, brewers rice, wheat, natural flavors, rice hulls, pea fiber, dried chicory root, fish oil, vegetable oil, calcium sulfate, sodium silico aluminate, potassium chloride, sodium pyrophosphate, DL-methionine, salt, fructooligosaccharides, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], choline chloride, taurine, L-lysine, trace minerals [zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), L-carnitine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid..

Buy Online

Royal Canin Feline Breed Nutrition American Shorthair Adult Dry Cat Food

Check price on Amazon