Owned by
Mars Petcare
Made in
France, South Korea, Austria
Founded
1968
Where it's made
France and South Korea (dry); Austria (wet)
The Australian formulation of Royal Canin can differ from the version sold in other countries. The data on this page reflects the Australian product.
About this brand
Mars Petcare's tailored-nutrition brand. AU-sold dry comes from France or South Korea (the lot code's two-letter prefix indicates which); wet pouches and loaf are made in Austria. Vet-channel-heavy distribution. Mars-funded Waltham research informs the brand's nutritional claims.
The food
Obligate carnivore lens
The Indoor Adult lists collective 'dehydrated poultry protein' first, then rice, wheat, and maize, with 'vegetable protein isolate' at position five. Animal fats and hydrolysed animal proteins are also collectively labelled with no species named. Fails the strict lens comprehensively.
Pragmatic lens
Meets FEDIAF adult cat nutrient profiles with mature clinical formulation infrastructure; Indoor Adult crude protein at 27 percent is on the lower side for an obligate carnivore even on this lens.
Pros
Mature clinical formulation infrastructure, AAFCO and FEDIAF compliance with consistent guaranteed analysis, wide AU vet-channel distribution.
Cons
Multiple collective animal labels with no species disclosure, rice/wheat/maize in positions two through four, 'vegetable protein isolate' at position five, crude protein at 27 percent in Indoor Adult is low for an obligate carnivore, AU formulation differs from US/UK and the lot-code-determined country (France or Korea) varies between batches.
Recommendation
Suits households where a vet has specifically recommended a Royal Canin formulation for a defined reason and the cat is tolerating the diet well. The brand's life-stage and condition-specific products outside this scope have a stronger formulation case than the standard Indoor Adult kibble.
Common questions
Who owns Royal Canin?
Royal Canin is owned by Mars Petcare (US multinational, privately held). It shares a parent with Advance and Orijen.
Where is Royal Canin made?
Royal Canin sold in Australia is made in France, South Korea and Austria. The Australian recipe differs from the version sold overseas.
Is Royal Canin grain-free?
It varies by recipe. Some Royal Canin products are grain-free, while others include grains or grain-derived ingredients such as wheat gluten. The ingredient list on each product spells it out.
Is Royal Canin good for cats?
Suits households where a vet has specifically recommended a Royal Canin formulation for a defined reason and the cat is tolerating the diet well. The brand's life-stage and condition-specific products outside this scope have a stronger formulation case than the standard Indoor Adult kibble.
The range
Products
15
Made in
France or South Korea, Austria
Most common first ingredients: meat and animal derivatives, dehydrated poultry protein, dehydrated poultry proteins, maize
No products in this range trigger synthetic preservatives, synthetic colours, synthetic flavours, thickeners & gums, caramel colour, animal digest.
Products
15 of 15Where to buy
Veterinary clinics, Greencross Vets, Pet Circle, Petbarn, PetO, specialty pet retailers (prescription range requires veterinary recommendation)
Same recipe, different life stage
Royal Canin makes a chicken kibble across three life stages. Same protein, same format, so the difference you see below is the life stage, not the recipe.
Different life stages
Kitten, adult and senior formulas are built for different life stages and are not interchangeable. Growth runs highest in protein, fat and energy, and senior is formulated differently again. Read the figures as a difference between life stages, not a like for like swap.
Kitten
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Fit 32 Adult
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
Indoor 7+
Guaranteed Analysis
Dry Matter Basis
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Recall history
No Australian recall affecting Royal Canin cat food is on the public record. Australia has no central pet food recall register, so this reflects the limits of the record rather than a guarantee of safety. How recalls work in Australia →
Data reflects manufacturer-published information at the time of collection; formulations change, so always verify against the label on the product you intend to buy.
Last verified April 2026
Sources
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