Royal Canin Hairball Care is a dry complete food designed for adult cats that frequently groom and are prone to hairball formation.

It uses dehydrated poultry protein as the main ingredient, providing a digestible and concentrated source of animal protein.

The formula contains 34% crude protein and 15% fat, supporting energy needs while maintaining lean body mass.

A blend of insoluble fibers, beet pulp, and 0.5% psyllium husks and seeds achieves a total fiber content of 15.2%, aiding hair transit.

The blend helps move swallowed hair through the digestive system, reducing hairball buildup and regurgitation.

The food also includes prebiotics like fructo-oligosaccharides to support digestive health and nutrient absorption.

Fatty acids from fish oil and soy oil contribute to skin and coat health, which may reduce shedding and hair ingestion.

Minerals are balanced to support urinary tract health, helping maintain an optimal urinary environment in adult cats.

Pros:

• Hairball control: Contains 15.2% total dietary fiber, including 0.5% psyllium, which helps to promote intestinal motility and eliminate ingested hair via the feces.

• Protein support: Provides 34% crude protein from highly digestible poultry sources, helping to maintain muscle mass.

• Digestive enhancement: Includes prebiotics like fructo-oligosaccharides and beet pulp to promote a healthy gut microbiome.

• Skin and coat support: Fish and soy oil supply essential fatty acids that improve skin condition and potentially reduce shedding.

• Urinary health: Formulated with controlled mineral content to help maintain urinary system health in adult cats.

• Proven effectiveness: Shown to double hair excretion through feces after 14 days of exclusive feeding, based on internal Royal Canin research.

Cons:

• High plant content: Contains maize, rice, wheat, and vegetable protein isolates, which increase plant-derived carbohydrate content.

• No fresh meat: The recipe uses only dehydrated and hydrolysed animal proteins with no fresh meat.

• Use of gluten: Includes maize gluten and wheat, which may be unsuitable for cats with grain sensitivities or allergies.

• Standard mineral forms: Minerals are not chelated, potentially reducing their absorption efficiency.

• Moderate ash level: At 6.9%, ash content is acceptable but could still contribute to a higher mineral load for sensitive cats.

• No taurine listed in additives: Taurine is not listed among the nutritional additives, though it may be present elsewhere in the formulation.