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Veterinary Diet Recovery Dog & Cat Food Can

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Royal Canin

Veterinary Diet Recovery Dog & Cat Food Can

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20 ingredients12.7% protein1,183 kcal/kg

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Ingredients

21 ingredients

5 beneficial · 1 under research review · 4 contextual · 10 standard · 1 not yet classified

Nutritional adequacy

Complete & Balanced

Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited), brand statement

Brand transparency

4 of 5 disclosed

PFIAA

Data completeness

93%

Ingredients

21 listed by weight, heaviest first · tap any ingredient for its research notes

5 beneficial1 under research review4 contextual10 standard ingredients

What do these mean? ▾

Beneficial. Linked to benefits in published research. Tiers show evidence strength.

Restricted or banned. Restricted or banned by a regulator in at least one country.

Under research review. Being studied or re-evaluated by researchers or regulators.

Contextual. Not flagged, but there is a note worth reading.

Standard. Everyday components like vitamins and minerals.

Guaranteed analysis

as fed · compared to AAFCO dog growth & reproduction minimums

✓Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited)

Protein12.7%AAFCO min 22.5% DM

Fat6.4%AAFCO min 8.5% DM

Fibre1.7%no AAFCO reference

Moisture73%no AAFCO reference

1,183 kcal/kg≈ 495 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 1,266 kcal/kg

Values as declared by the manufacturer (as fed). AAFCO minimums are published on a dry-matter basis and converted using the declared moisture before comparison; the comparison is shown for context only. Consult your vet for diet decisions.

Brand transparency

Royal Canin · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating

Recall historyon record2020: Voluntary quarantine of a prescription diet product in AU following consumer complaints. Resolved. 0 APOG consumer reports.

AS5812 accreditationnot confirmed

PFIAA membershipconfirmed

Quality certificationsconfirmedBRC · ISO 22000

Parent companydisclosedMars Petcare Australia

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1Poultry by-productsPoultry (bird species not specified)▾

● Contextual noteA poultry ingredient where the bird species (chicken, turkey, duck, etc.) is not identified. Covers generic terms like poultry, poultry meal, poultry protein, and poultry by-products. Limits traceability compared to named species; treated as a possible chicken source for allergy checking.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

2chicken meatNamed single-species whole meat▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Whole meat from a named animal species. Both the species and the form are identified, which supports traceability and allergy checking. Published nutrition references associate named whole meats with high protein quality.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006 · Amino acid bioavailability studies

3hydrolysed pork gelatinGelatin▾

● Standard ingredientGelatin (also spelled gelatine) is a protein obtained by the partial hydrolysis of collagen from animal skin, bone or connective tissue. In pet food it acts as a gelling agent, thickener and binder, for example to set the jelly in wet foods and to bind soft chews and treats. It is treated as a food ingredient rather than a numbered additive (no current EU E-number), is Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) by the US FDA, and is permitted for food use in Australia.Sources: US FDA GRAS status for gelatin (SCOGS review; 21 CFR 182.70 prior-sanctioned/GRAS) · EU status as a food/ingredient rather than an E-numbered additive under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 · Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (gelatin permitted as a food ingredient)

4corn starch mixtureStarch (generic/unspecified)▾

● Contextual noteA concentrated starch used as a digestible carbohydrate source and binder. The source plant is often not specified, which limits traceability; named starches (e.g. potato starch) are shown under their own entries where recognised.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · EU Regulation 767/2009

5powdered celluloseCellulose / powdered cellulose▾

● Under research reviewA plant-derived insoluble fibre. Provides bulk but limited nutritional value. Acceptable in small amounts; when present as a primary fibre source (top 10 ingredients), it may indicate a high proportion of nutritionally inert filler.Sources: NRC 2006 Nutrient Requirements · Nutritional composition data

6fish oilEPA + DHA (marine-source omega-3)▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Marine-source omega-3 fatty acids associated with anti-inflammatory, skin/coat health, joint support, cognitive function, and cardiac and renal support in multiple peer-reviewed studies.Sources: Bauer 2011 JAVMA · NRC 2006 · Multiple RCTs in dogs for skin/joint conditions

7caseinate

8mineralsMinerals (generic)▾

● Standard ingredientA generic term for a mineral premix. Where the label lists the specific mineral compounds in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual minerals are not disclosed. European-style labels declare added trace minerals as numbered additives with doses (e.g. "E4 (copper): 10 mg").Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

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9sunflower oil (refined)Sunflower oil▾

● Standard ingredientA named plant oil providing energy and fatty acids.

10psyllium husksPsyllium husk▾

● Beneficial (emerging)A well-characterised soluble fibre source commonly recommended by veterinarians for digestive support.Sources: NRC 2006

11seedsSeeds (generic/unspecified)▾

● Contextual noteA generic seed declaration. Where the label names the seeds in brackets, each is shown and classified below. Unnamed seeds limit traceability and allergen assessment.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

12fructo-oligosaccharidesFOS (fructo-oligosaccharides)▾

● Beneficial (supported)A prebiotic fibre associated with gut microbiome support in published studies. Promotes beneficial bacteria growth.Sources: Swanson et al. 2002Position on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.

13marigold extract (source of lutein)▾

● Beneficial (emerging)Marigold extract is a natural source of lutein, a carotenoid antioxidant. Some studies have explored lutein for eye health and immune function support in dogs and cats.Sources: Kim et al. 2000 (Journal of Nutrition) · Nutritional composition dataPosition on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.

14yeastsYeasts / yeast products (generic)▾

● Contextual noteA generic term for whole inactivated yeast or unspecified yeast-derived products (usually Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Can supply protein, B vitamins, and cell-wall fractions (MOS, beta-glucans), but the specific form and processing are not disclosed. Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · Nutritional composition data

15Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 1500 IUVitamin A▾

● Standard ingredientA standard added vitamin involved in vision and immune function.

16Vitamin D3: 195 IUVitamin D3▾

● Standard ingredientA standard added vitamin involved in calcium metabolism and bone health.

17Iron: 12 mgMinerals (generic)▾

18Iodine: 0.6 mgMinerals (generic)▾

19Copper: 2.5 mgMinerals (generic)▾

20Manganese: 10.1 mgMinerals (generic)▾

21Zinc: 37 mgMinerals (generic)▾