Royal Farm cat food - review, veterinarian reviews

Royal Farm cat food review

The packaging design is very laconic, there is nothing superfluous in it. The front side contains only the most necessary information - logo, photo of the cat, name of the diet, taste and age category of animals that can consume this food.

You can also read that the food is complete and balanced, that is, it meets the main requirements for cat food, and belongs to the super premium class. When creating Royal Farm food, the characteristics of cats and their needs are taken into account.

Analysis of the composition

If you look, for example, at the composition indicated on the packaging of food for cats aged 1-7 years, the first ingredient listed will be chicken meat: 35% fresh and 23% dehydrated. Of course, this is an advantage of the food, since the protein source should be first on the list.

The presence of 3% chicken liver hydrolysate indicates that the food belongs to a high class.

Corn and rice in the feed are sources of carbohydrates; they are well absorbed without causing allergic reactions.

Feed is prepared with chicken fat, not vegetable fat.

In addition, the food contains:

corn gluten;
fish fat;
yeast;
cellulose;
beet pulp;
fructo- and manno-oligosaccharides;
sodium polyphosphate;
Yucca and citrus extract.

In addition, the feed contains antioxidants rich in vitamin E and additives - vitamins A, C and D, phosphorus, selenium, iron, taurine and zinc. Based on the above, we can conclude that the composition of the feed includes only useful components.

Compound

To analyze the composition of the food of this brand, Royal Farm Adult Medium Chicken is best suited - food for adult animals of medium breeds. It is the most versatile and suits the maximum number of pets.

So, this menu consists of the following nutrients:

Chicken flour (19.5%);
Fresh chicken (18%);
Corn;
Rice;
Poultry fat.

Typically, the first 5 components on the list are the basis of the food, that is, they make up the lion's share of the product, and the rest is only a small part of the composition. So, next on the list are wheat and barley, 2.5% chicken liver hydrolysate, beet pulp and yeast. The contents of fishmeal, eggs, calcium carbonate and chicory are then listed. Rounding out the list of nutrients are MOS, monocalcium phosphate, salt and Yucca Schidigera. The vitamin and mineral complex included in the diet is indicated separately.

The guaranteed nutrient content is as follows:

Proteins: 24.85%;
Fat: 14.5%;
Fiber: 2.8%;
Ash content: 8.5%;
Calcium: 1.7%;
Phosphorus: 1.1%.

There is no water content listed here, but dry croquettes often have an average moisture content of around 10%.

In principle, the composition and guaranteed analysis are not bad, but what is hidden behind each of the ingredients is still unclear. A detailed analysis of each component will put everything in its place.

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The source of proteins in this diet is chicken meal, fresh chicken meat, fish meal, and eggs. All of these are excellent sources of protein that are absorbed almost completely by the dog’s body. The only caveat is that fresh meat loses water during processing, so the stated 18% of chicken will turn into 5-6% in the finished product.

Don't forget about vegetable protein - due to the high content of cereals, there will be a decent amount of it, but it is not as beneficial for the dog as protein of animal origin.

Fats

The source of fat here is poultry fat. It is usually obtained by rendering the remains of carcasses after deboning. This is a good component that can provide your pet with the necessary lipids and fatty acids.

Carbohydrates

There are a lot of them in this diet. It’s all because of cereals - here there is corn, rice, wheat and barley. The total amount of cereal crops in the diet will be 35-40%, and this is too much for a predator’s diet. This reduces the cost of the product, but such additives provide virtually no benefit.

Additional components

Royal Farm dog food contains chicken liver hydrolysate - an excellent additive that is a natural flavor. Thanks to the strong smell of liver, the food acquires a pleasant aroma and is eaten with great pleasure by the animal.

Beet pulp is a waste product from sugar production. A source of plant fiber, which is essential for healthy digestion.
Yeast is a source of B vitamins. Helps improve the condition of hair and skin.
Calcium carbonate is a food additive designed to provide the animal with the necessary dose of calcium. In addition, the substance helps reduce acidity in the stomach.
Chicory - or rather its root - is a source of the prebiotic inulin, which improves the functioning of the digestive system and controls blood sugar levels.
MOS is a prebiotic that promotes the normal functioning of the digestive tract.
Monocalcium phosphate is a food additive, a source of calcium and phosphorus for animals.
Yucca Schidigera is a plant that, due to its composition, effectively reduces the level of odors from the animal, including the smell from feces.

After analyzing the ingredients, we can say that the diet is of decent quality, at least for the premium segment. It falls a little short of super-premium, because the composition does not contain vegetables, natural sources of vitamins and other useful additives, but contains large quantities of grains.

Product range

Under the name Royal Farm, dry and wet cat food is produced. The range is quite wide and is divided into several series, taking into account the age of the animals.

Dry food

It has a balanced composition and is complete. Created for:

Kittens from 1 to 12 months . The food contains fat and protein in increased quantities, as well as useful substances necessary for the full development of the baby, strong immunity, as well as the proper formation of bones and teeth. In addition, this food can be fed to pregnant and lactating cats.
Adult cats from 1 to 7 years . There are two types:
With chicken, it contains a special prebiotic complex for good digestion, as well as fresh (35%) and dehydrated (23%) meat. As for proteins and fats, the former in the feed is 31.5%, and the latter – 16.2%.
With salmon, an ideal fish for cats who have a sensitive digestive system. It is known to be a good source of protein that does not cause allergic reactions. The food contains 35% fresh fish and 15% dehydrated fish. Total fat is 16% and protein is 31%.
Senior cats 7 years and older . This food contains chicken meat in fresh (35%) and dehydrated (20%) form, as well as liver hydrolysate (3%). In addition, it contains potassium chloride, which promotes the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system, and antioxidants, which slow down the aging of the body. In total, the food contains 12% fat and 31% protein.

The manufacturer also took care of cats with some special features in their bodies, producing animal food:

After the castration or sterilization procedure . Contains only 11.3% fat, 36% protein and L-carnitine. Phosphorus, calcium and magnesium are contained in smaller quantities, so the risk of developing urolithiasis is significantly reduced.
Those who tend to be overweight or are already overweight . It is very low in fat (only 10%) and high in fiber, which keeps cats full without overeating. L-carnitine helps maintain normal weight. The total protein content in the feed is 31%.
To remove hair from the body . Designed for animals that do not leave the apartment. The food contains a lot of fiber, which prevents the formation of hairballs in the stomach and their retention there.

Wet food

Royal Farm spiders - wet food - are a balanced diet for pets of different ages. No preservatives or dyes are used in their production. And thanks to the good percentage of meat components in the food and the sauce, cats eat it with great pleasure. The presence of various additives in the form of minerals and vitamins adds benefits to the food.

One bag contains 85 g of food, and the calorie content is 80-84 kcal/100 g. This line includes food:

For kittens with the taste of chicken in sauce.
For adult cats with the taste of chicken in sauce.
For sterilized cats with flavors of duck in sauce and rabbit in sauce.

Range

Royal Farm dog food is presented in the Beethoven retail chain in the form of both dry food and wet canned food. Dry granules come in the following types:

For puppies up to 10 months of age (three types, depending on the size of the breed);
For adults of small breeds with chicken;
For medium-sized dogs: with lamb and chicken;
For large breeds based on chicken;
For older animals;
Sensitive – for pets with delicate digestion. The protein base is salmon.

In addition to dry croquettes, Royal Farm also offers wet food - 150 gram lamisters with different flavors:

Veal for puppies;
With veal for older pets;
For adults - three different flavors: lamb, turkey, and duck meat.

This is the entire range available to customers at the moment.

Advantages and disadvantages

Royal Farm food for cats, like food from any other manufacturer, has its advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages include:

content of natural meat in large quantities;
salmon and chicken in the composition, well digestible by the cat’s body;
the presence of microelements, vitamins and antioxidants;
absence of soy and wheat, which can cause eating disorders and allergic reactions;
the presence of taurine, which preserves the cat’s good vision into old age and improves the functioning of its cardiovascular system;
absence of preservatives, flavors and dyes;
affordable price;
the opportunity to select food from a range taking into account the age of the cat and the characteristics of his body.

The food has much fewer disadvantages:

corn as the main source of carbohydrates;
use of corn gluten;
Available only in Beethoven pet stores.

Manufacturer

The brand does not have an official website, but according to information available on the Internet, it turns out that this brand of diets belongs to the Russian company, which owns an extensive chain of Beethoven pet stores. They are engaged in production, whose headquarters are located in Madrid.

This is a common practice that has several obvious advantages: the seller does not need to buy expensive equipment, but only needs to order the creation of the necessary recipe and production. As a result, everyone is happy - the plant makes a profit, and the buyer receives a quality product at a relatively low price.

The owner of the brand promises the buyer a super-premium menu that does not contain soy, chemical impurities and other dubious components. Whether this is actually true will become clear later, after a detailed analysis of nutrients.

Price and where to buy

You can purchase any Royal Farm food for cats in the Beethoven Online Store, which specializes in selling products for pets.

As for the cost of feed, then:

wet food (85 g) will cost 55 rubles per bag;
dry food for kittens - 290 rubles for 400 g and 1150 rubles for 2 kg;
dry food for adult cats - 325 rubles for 400 g and 1345 rubles for 2 kg.

Just don’t forget that the cost of delivery will also be added to the cost of the feed.

Reviews of Royal Farm food for cats

If you pay attention to the reviews of people who have already bought Royal Pharm food for their pets, then there are not many of them yet due to the low prevalence of this brand. And of those available, there are both positive and negative.

Reviews from veterinarians

Lidia Anatolyevna

Cat owners spend a lot of time searching for and selecting good and healthy food for their pets. I can only say positive things about Royal Farm food. And although it is not as popular in Russia as many other foods, among those people who have tried to introduce it into the diet of their cats, good adaptation is observed in 98% of cases. A high figure, you will agree. And if any problems arise, then do not forget that not a single animal is immune from individual intolerance. Maybe your pet simply has an intolerance to one of the food components. If you have any doubts about food, especially if you are just going to introduce it into your diet, take the time to consult with your veterinarian. And then troubles can be avoided.

General information about the manufacturer

The rights to the Royal Farm brand belong to the Russian pet store Beethoven. At their request, Visan Industrias Zootecnicas produces feed in a Spanish factory. The same corporation produces its own pet products under the Optima, Imagine, Proct-Cat and Healthy brands, which strengthens the brand's credibility. Beethoven's pet store also sells another of its own food, Dukes Farm, so this is not new to them.

You can recognize Royal Farm products by their logo