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Product review - Royal Canin Dog Food
Royal Canin is a premium brand and for some time now they have been pioneering the idea of breed specific foods. Now it is open to debate as to whether all experts in the field consider these to be entirely necessary, but if you are the owner of a Persian or Maine Coon cat then maybe you think it rather flattering that a company should cater specifically for your pet! Ingredient-wise, they probably fall short of the requirements for customers who want a completely natural food and compared to some they seem rather expensive. Royal Canin prefer not to use the fashionable 'natural' antioxidants because they consider them to be less stable than their chemical cousins. In response to an enquiry about antioxidants they
responded quite openly "Natural
antioxidants are often preferred by consumers, but one must know
that they are less stable, consequently their efficiency is not
so good (higher quantities must be used). Producing diets that have
a short shelf life would not be considered practical by consumers.
Choosing
the right antioxidant and its level of incorporation depends on
several factors: ingredients to protect, shelf life guarantee, using
conditions, stability, cost etc. BHA, propyl-gallate and potassium sorbate. We do not use BHT or Ethoxquin - by using Propl-gallate and potassium sorbate their Synergistic action reduces the amount of BHA that is used. By adding these it enables us to give a longer shelf life thus reducing the cost to the consumer." Interestingly, as pointed out by a reader, in the US the same products use a different method of preservation (...preserved with natural mixed tocopherols (source of Vitamin E) and citric acid, rosemary extract) so it would be interesting to know why Royal Canin use artificial preservatives in the UK and more natural ones in the US? Royal Canin offer a large range of dog foods, including a bewildering array of breed specific diets. Whether these are actually necessary or merely a marketing ploy by the company, who can say, after all, millions of dogs have lived happy lives on ordinary dog food without needing these special diets... until now apparently! You can usually find it cheaper on sites like Pet Supermarket, Pet Planet or G J Titmuss
Royal Canin Veterinary DietsBefore you buy expensive veterinary foods from your vet, check out the price online from the major online stores such as Pet Supermarket or as they can often save you a lot of money and generally you're getting the food carriege free. Pet Supermarket stock a huge range of Royal Canin veterinary foods and you can save up to £20 per bag with free carriage!!!!
Prices for Royal CaninBy shopping around there are some deals to be had on Royal Canin. We recommend shopping at Pet Supermarket, or GJW Titmuss.
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Royal
Canin has been a major player in the pet food industry for many
years, part of the Masterfoods empire that includes Cesar, Chappie,
Frolic, Pal, Pedigree and James Wellbeloved.
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