Summary
Royal Canin Mother & Babycat is a dry cat food designed to meet the nutritional needs of gestating and lactating queens and nursing kittens up to 4 months old.
The formula provides 34% protein, primarily from dehydrated poultry and hydrolysed animal proteins, ensuring high digestibility and muscle development.
With a 25% fat content, the recipe supports the high energy demands of mothers during gestation and lactation while also providing essential nutrients for growing kittens.
Enriched with omega-3 fatty acids (DHA at 0.19%), this diet promotes young kittens’ brain development and vision health.
Combining prebiotics (fructo-oligosaccharides and mannan-oligosaccharides) and highly digestible proteins helps maintain gut health and support a balanced intestinal microbiota.
The formula is fortified with vitamins C (220 mg/kg) and E (550 mg/kg) to enhance immune system function during early life stages.
The kibble is designed to be efficiently rehydrated, creating a soft porridge-like texture that helps kittens transition from milk to solid food while ensuring adequate hydration.
Pros:
High protein content: 34% protein from highly digestible sources supports muscle development and early growth.
Rich in essential fatty acids: Omega-3 (DHA) and fish oil contribute to brain development and vision support in kittens.
Supports digestive health: Prebiotics and easily digestible proteins promote gut microbiota balance and reduce digestive stress.
Boosts immune function: Vitamins C and E and key minerals support immune system development.
Easy to transition: Rehydratable kibble makes it easier for young kittens to adapt to solid food.
Cons:
High fat content: 25% fat may be excessive for some kittens or queens that do not need extra energy intake.
Includes grains and plant-based ingredients: Contains maize flour, wheat gluten, and soya oil, which may not be ideal for grain-sensitive kittens.
Limited meat variety: Primarily relies on poultry protein, which may not provide diverse amino acid profiles compared to multi-protein sources.
Potential allergens: Wheat gluten and soy-derived ingredients could be problematic for cats with sensitivities.
Nutrition
Ingredients
- Dehydrated poultry protein
- Animal fats
- Maize flour
- Wheat Gluten*
- Rice
- Hydrolysed Animal Proteins
- Yeasts Products
- Beet Pulp
- Vegetable Fibres
- Soya Oil
- and also:
*L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high digestibility
Vitamins and Additives
- Vitamin A 25500 IU
- Vitamin D3 1000 IU
- and also:
Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 5 g - Preservatives - Antioxidants
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How the score is calculated?
The actual calculation of the score is based on sophisticated and advanced algorithm that takes into account multiple parameters.
To simplify the explanation, the calculation is based on three main criteria:
(1) Amount of protein (more is better)
(2) Amount of carbohydrates (less is better)
(3) Quality and source of ingredients.
Based on that 3 main criteria, 9 score calculation rules are used to compare the different foods.
One major assumption is that the closer an ingredient is to the top of the ingredient list, the greater its relative weight and contribution to the food.
In general, cat food is composed of protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, and minerals.
Protein is the most important component in a cat's diet, and cats primarily get their protein from animal meat.
Fat is a primary source of energy and essential fatty acids.
Carbohydrates are controversial in a cat's diet, as cats are obligate carnivores and typically consume very few carbohydrates.
Fibers play an important role in digestion and food absorption, and vitamins and minerals are essential for different organism functions.
Dry matter values are used to compare the amount of nutrients in different cat foods. This means that moisture is excluded from the equation to provide a more accurate comparison.
Putting all of these and more into a formula results in a product score.
The maximum score a cat food can receive is 100. Points are added or removed based on the score calculation rules.
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The details of this product are based on Royal Canin UK version