Royal Canin for spayed and neutered cats

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Royal Canin is one of the most popular brands of cat food. The brand has earned fame not only thanks to advertising, but also due to the presence of a wide veterinary line, including dietary diets for spayed and sterilized cats and female cats. According to the manufacturer, the specialized formula prevents the development of urolithiasis and weight gain. In reality, the quality of feed is far from ideal, but it has significant advantages.

• 2 Detailed characteristics of Royal Canin food for castrated and sterilized cats and female cats

  2.1 Table: Royal Canin food range for spayed and neutered animals

• 2.2 Cost and availability
• 2.3 Composition

Where is Royal Canin made?

The main enterprises are located in France, one of the subsidiary plants is in the Moscow region (Russia). Russian biscuits and canned food from Royal Canin for sterilized cats are considered to be of lower quality, since the requirements for their production in the country are lower than in the European Union, so owners prefer to feed their pets with French canned food.

Royal Canin is the most popular brand on the market

For your information! The remaining enterprises are located in different countries, but their products are not imported to the Russian Federation. The products are manufactured by Brazilian, Argentine, Canadian, American, South African and British factories.

Owner reviews of Royal Canin Sterilized 37

The owner of two cats, Taisiya Shavarinskaya, says: “We buy Royal Canin Sterilized food! My cats Nora and Maggie love this food and eat it with pleasure. Wonderful composition, smell, structure, size of food, as well as convenient packaging - these are not all the advantages of Royal Canin. This is truly value for money product!”

Natalya Semigreenko also notes the high quality of the food: “Our Scottish cat Bertha really loves Royal Canin Sterilized food! Excellent food, high quality and balanced, enriched with vitamins to maintain the health of the animal. Our girl loves him very much.”

Detailed characteristics of Royal Canin food for castrated and sterilized cats and female cats

Proplan for sterilized cats and neutered cats

The products are intended for animals that have undergone surgery. Feeds differ in caloric content and content of individual minerals.

The manufacturer suggests trying several options:

• Kitten Sterilized is recommended for kittens from 6 to 12 months of age. Regular consumption ensures normal growth and development; the food contains a sufficient amount of vitamins and microelements;
• Sterilized 37 is produced for sexually mature individuals from one year to 7 years. It contains a reduced amount of fat, so you can control your pet's weight. A balanced mixture prevents diseases of the genitourinary system, maintains muscle mass, and normalizes metabolism;
• Sterilized 7+ is a complete food for animals after seven years of age. With its help, weight is controlled, the activity of aging cats, and the condition of the genitourinary system are maintained. The required amount of phosphorus helps prevent kidney disease, and the components included in the mixture improve the condition of bone and joint tissue. Used to prevent diseases of internal organs;
• Sterilized 12+. Sterilized food is intended for pets over 12 years of age, as it is enriched with antioxidants. Dry granules are suitable for daily use, developed taking into account the age characteristics of the animal’s body, and prevent the development of kidney and genitourinary diseases, obesity.

Sterilized 12+ is intended for adult aging pets

Castration is a common cause of uncontrollable appetite in animals. The Sterilized Appetite Control line is suitable for weight regulation. With these products, cats get enough to eat and rarely feel hungry. The structure contains a special type of fiber; the croquettes have a medium firmness. The line of food is produced for pets from 12 months to 7 years. For older cats, the company produces Sterilized Appetite Control 7+, which not only eliminates the constant feeling of hunger, but also contains substances that help prolong the youth of the body.

Canned food is represented in the Sterilized line in the following varieties:

• pieces in sauce and jelly for mature individuals and kittens;
• pates.

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Important! Canned food marked Kitten is made for young cats from 6 to 12 months, the rest - after 1 year.

Royal Canin makes another option for sterilized animals - Neutered. This line helps pets maintain optimal weight and prevents diseases of the urinary system. The group includes:

• Neutered Young Female is intended for cats from the moment of surgery until the age of seven. In packages from 0.4 to 10 kg of croquettes, which help prevent the formation of oxalate and struvite stones, regardless of age;
• Neutered Young Male is used for four-legged dogs after surgery and up to the age of seven, produced in packages from 0.4 to 10 kg. The croquettes have a moderate starch content, which prevents rapid weight gain in the operated animal. Dietary food with optimal protein content allows you to maintain normal muscle mass;
• Neutered Adult Maintenance - wet pieces in 100 g packs. They help maintain optimal weight; the included complex of antioxidants stops the effects of oxidants. Manufactured for cats and kittens, can be used immediately after surgery and up to 7 years of age;
• Neutered Weight Balance is recommended for individuals prone to obesity. 100 g packets replenish energy reserves, prevent the formation of urolithiasis, and reduce the risk of rapid weight gain.

Neutered Weight Balance vs ICD

Note ! Castration is one of the factors leading to obesity. The problem is associated with hormonal imbalance and persistent hunger in animals. To solve it, it is necessary to select a dietary menu with a full range of nutrients and a minimum number of elements that encourage the development of obesity.

Compound

The Royal Canin line for neutered cats is made from the following components:

• flavorings in the form of hydrolyzed animal fats;
• proteins of plant origin;
• dehydrated poultry protein;
• yeast and products of their fermentation;
• grain flour;
• minerals;
• wheat;
• vegetable fiber;
• rice;
• fish oil;
• soybean oil;
• FOS;
• ammonium chloride.

There is no information on the packaging about the percentage of ingredients. Poultry protein placed in first place gives the right to assume that it is the main component. Economy-class products usually use wheat or corn instead.

The packages, according to the manufacturer, contain the following nutrients:

• proteins - 37%;
• fats - 12%;
• raw ash - 8%;
• calcium - 1.11%;
• vegetable fiber - 6.1%;
• phosphorus - 1%.

The indicated percentage may vary depending on the subspecies.

Important! The diet for cats should be calculated taking into account the pet's body weight. If established standards are violated, one should expect an excess or shortage of nutrients.

Neutered Young Male is available in packs up to 10 kg

Feedback from cat owners about the food

On the Internet you can find various reviews about the Royal Canin brand. Including reviews of the series for spayed and neutered animals. And most of them are positive: the owners noticed good tolerance and excellent health of their pets. Owners also note that the product itself has a moderate odor. This feature indicates the absence of flavorings and flavor enhancers (at least they are not added in immense quantities).

Rare reviews say that after the introduction of this product the animal began to have problems with digestion or hair. However, in most cases, the owners themselves refer to the fact that the food simply did not suit them, and still recommend this brand. For example, long-haired cats may have trouble passing hairballs. This situation can be corrected by mixing Royal Canin cat food for neutered cats with the line for long-haired pets.

There are also cases when cats get better on this food. For example, one owner started giving it to her two cats at the same time after surgery. After a while, one of them lost a lot of weight, while the other, on the contrary, gained so much weight that he had to limit his food intake. This case, again, reinforces the fact that all animals can react differently to the same product. And this does not mean its poor quality.

Having analyzed the owners' reviews of this food, we can give it a solid four plus. The food has a natural composition with a large proportion of meat and vitamins; cats do not gain weight from it and begin to drink more. This is one of the advantages, because drinking plenty of water has a beneficial effect on the animal’s genitourinary system.

The main obstacle is individual intolerance to certain components of the feed. Just like people, all cats are different. Even animals from the same litter will react differently to the same food. Some will take it with a bang, while others will not approach the plate at all. And sometimes it happens that the cat really likes the taste of the food, but the new product has a bad effect on his health: diarrhea, shedding may begin, or the fur may simply become dull. Sorry, there are no surveys available at this time.

Indications and contraindications for use

Canned food and biscuits are recommended for use by animals that have undergone surgery to remove organs of the reproductive system: in males - the testes, in females - the uterus and ovaries.

Royal Canin for cats and kittens: review of the entire line

The manufacturer warns that the following varieties are not recommended for cats under 12 months of age:

• Appetite Control 7+;
• Appetite Control;
• Royal Canin Sterilized 12+;
• Royal Canin Sterilized 37;
• Royal Canin Sterilized 7+.

They do not include the necessary amounts of vitamins and minerals necessary for growth and development.

Important! The Royal Canin Kitten Sterilized line is prohibited for feeding animals older than 1 year, as the maximum amount of useful components can cause the development of urolithiasis.

Composition analysis of Royal Canin Sterilized 37

Nutrition for castrated and sterilized pets helps solve a number of common problems:

1. Weight control. After surgery, animals' energy needs are reduced. In such cases, the risk of excess weight also increases, which in turn can provoke a number of other diseases. Sterilized 37 contains moderate levels of fat, which helps limit weight gain.
2. Maintaining urinary organ health. Cats that drink little water have an increased risk of developing urolithiasis. An optimized set of minerals reduces the risk of crystal formation.
3. Preservation of muscle mass. Reduced fat content helps you avoid gaining excess weight. But to maintain normal muscle volume, the feed contains enough highly digestible protein.
4. Improved metabolism. The product contains L-carnitine, which has a positive effect on fat metabolism.

Sterilized 37 contains 37% protein and only 12% fat. All components of the feed help to achieve a balanced diet. Crude fiber content is 6.2%. It is necessary for normal intestinal transit and optimal stool quality for your pet.

The food is not medicinal. This is an everyday complete food.

Talk to your veterinarian about the best way to transition your cat to a new food. This can be done before or after surgery. Your pet may refuse new food due to stress. Sometimes it is better to start feeding your cat Sterilised 37 food early to avoid creating a stressful feeling during the post-operative period. It is necessary to switch to a new diet gradually, over a period of at least 5-7 days, gradually increasing the portion of the new food.

Recommended daily feeding allowance

Royal Canin Urinari for cats: medicinal food

The packages indicate the exact standards for canned food and biscuits intended for daily nutrition. The volume depends on the body weight of the animal:

Important! When choosing a dietary menu for a pet after sterilization, you must follow the standards indicated on the packaging. Animals must have free access to drinking water around the clock.

Kitten Sterilized should not be given to spayed or neutered pets.

What do veterinarians think?

Veterinarians and felinologists confirm that Royal Canin products for neutered cats are designed taking into account the characteristics of this category of pets. Many veterinarians recommend this food after spay and neuter operations. I would like to believe that these tips and good reviews from specialists are solely their objective opinion, and not advertising of this food.

Cat breeders, when selling kittens, recommend Royal Canin, since this is the brand they gave to kittens from birth, and their parents also ate this food. So after castration, it is easier for owners to leave the pet on the current food, just take a series specifically for sterilized animals. In any case, both those involved in breeding and veterinarians, when advising this product, warn that the animal may develop intolerance to the food, and then you will have to experiment. Veterinary service workers urge owners to pay attention to the well-being and appearance of the pet, to its appetite: this is the only way to draw objective conclusions about whether the product is suitable or not.

Opinion of veterinarians and animal owners

There are various reviews about the company's products, and they are not always positive. The difference in opinion is related to the quality of the product, the structure and the attitude of pets to the proposed diet.

Some veterinarians claim that Royal Canin is more suitable for animals with health problems, and for absolutely healthy animals it lacks animal proteins.

Important! Incorrect use of the therapeutic line provokes disruption of the functionality of internal organs; before taking it, you should consult a veterinarian.

Makarov Andrey Yurievich, veterinarian, Samara:

“Good biscuits and canned food made from quality ingredients, but not all of them are suitable for cats. I consider the disadvantage to be the inclusion of plant proteins, which are poorly digestible, 30% worse than animal proteins. Biscuits and canned food are balanced, but due to soybean oil and cereals they are not very healthy or nutritious. The main advantage of Royal Canin is its line of medicinal products, which are produced for cats of different ages and breeds. The milk replacer for kittens is also of good quality; babies raised on it subsequently do not lag behind their peers.”

All veterinarians praise this brand of milk for kittens

Svetlana, 45 years old, Vologda:

“I buy Royal Canin all the time, my cat is completely satisfied with it. Fresh food is prohibited here. Marquise is completely fed and feels good, she has no digestive problems, and her coat is always thick and shiny. The advantages of using it include availability (can be bought at any large store), a large assortment for animals of any age, and good quality. The disadvantages are the high price and included flavors, preservatives, soy, grains, gluten and by-products.”

For your information! If you wish, you can choose between French and Russian Royal Canin products. Both plants operate according to the same standards, but the habit of considering foreign plants to be the best among Russians is difficult to eradicate.

Video “Castration of cats”

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A visual comparison of Royal Canin with other foods for spayed and neutered animals

Cat owners note that Royal Canin allows their pets to feel good, but its component structure leaves much to be desired. The price and quality indicators of the product do not correspond to each other; for the same money you can find cheaper and higher quality options.

Statements are not always confirmed by practice; some advertised types are no better than Royal Canin products. For comparison, you can consider several well-known brands produced for castrated and sterilized animals:

It cannot be said that Royal Canin products are as dangerous for animals as competing companies say. It is safe, since a product with questionable quality characteristics is not allowed on the market; it undergoes mandatory tests before release. The company's opponents forget to compare the cost of fresh meat and ready-made canned goods and biscuits. Veterinarians advise paying attention to the cat’s condition and behavior; only by these signs can one determine whether food from a particular manufacturer’s line is suitable for it.

*Prices in the article are for October 2021.

Wheat and other grains

Ingredient number 3 - wheat. Note that this is the most undesirable grain for cats of all grains, and it is a shame that it was included in the food, especially in the first five ingredients. Ingredient No. 4 is grain flour, another nebulous component that can be obtained from a mixture of absolutely any waste from flour milling.

By the way, in addition to these two cereal components, we also found rice in the composition, but we assume that it is quite small, since in the list of ingredients it is closer to additives. Finally, ingredient No. 5 is plant fiber, a food “ballast” of unknown origin that cats do not need at all.

Based on the first five, it is clear that the food does not contain a single, let alone fresh, or even raw meat or fish ingredient, but there are a lot of grains.

conclusions

Sterilization or castration is recommended for pets whose owners do not intend to breed. The surgery helps pets live a peaceful life and also prevents the aggressive territorial behavior that many cats exhibit due to sexual activity. In addition, sterilization helps reduce the risk of certain diseases.

Royal Canin's Sterilised 37 special food helps maintain healthy weight and normal digestion in spayed or neutered pets. Owners note that their pets eat the Sterilized diet with appetite, feel great and delight their owners.

The article is published as an advertisement.

Features of nutrition during sterilization and castration

After sterilization or castration of cats, not only the hormonal levels change, but also the metabolism. All sterilized pets have a decrease in the body's energy needs, but at the same time their appetite remains or even increases. Therefore, veterinarians and experienced breeders recommend adjusting the diet of a castrated cat or sterilized cat after surgery. Otherwise, the pet will begin to gain extra pounds, which can lead to obesity, endocrinological pathologies, and diseases.

Royal Canin cat food line

Physiological changes in the body of animals associated with sterilization affect the condition of cats, so this should be taken into account when choosing dry or wet food.

Royal Canin has developed a range of Sterilised products that meet the specific needs of sterilized cats throughout their lives and support their health. Recommended for daily feeding of pets.