Overview
Royal Canin Selected Protein PD Dry Cat Food is a poor quality dry cat food. It does contain . However, it contains too little protein, too few fats and way too many carbohydrates.
Also, be careful if your cat has food sensitivities or allergies. PD Dry Cat Food contains fish oil, which is a potential allergen. Another ingredient included in this dry cat food that some cat guardians may find questionable is duck by-product meal.
Life Stages
PD Dry Cat Food is suitable for cats in all stages of life, according to its manufacturer.
Nutritional Analysis
Moisture | 8 % |
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Protein* | 32.6 % |
Fats* | 12 % |
Fiber* | 6.3 % |
Ash* | 0 % |
Carbs* | 49.1 % |
* on a dry matter basis |
Compared to other dry foods in our Cat Food Database, PD Dry Cat Food contains:
- less protein,
- fewer fats,
- an average amount of fiber,
- an average amount of ash,
- and more carbohydrates.
Caloric Content
PD Dry Cat Food contains approximately 353.1 calories per 100 grams, or 100.1 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.
PD 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 does not contain enough fat for a healthy cat to maintain its body mass. Only choose this product as an occasional treat, or if your cat needs to lose some weight.
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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- | duck by-product meal | fish oil |
Full list of ingredients
Peas, duck by-product meal, pea protein, coconut oil, natural flavors, hydrolyzed soy protein, vegetable oil, calcium sulfate, sodium bisulfate, DL-methionine, fish oil, sodium pyrophosphate, choline chloride, salt, monocalcium phosphate, 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], taurine, calcium carbonate, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.