Royal Canin makes food for every stage of a cat’s life, for different lifestyles and even for some breeds. That’s great for your cat, but it can make choosing a bag confusing. Answer these four questions and you’ll know exactly which one to pick.

1. How old is your cat?

2. How does your adult cat live?

• Lives indoors and rarely goes out: Indoor 27, made for the calmer life of indoor cats.
• Active, with access to the outdoors: Fit 32.
• Neutered or spayed: Sterilised 37. After neutering, cats need fewer calories and put on weight more easily.

3. Is your cat a Persian?

Persians have a flat face, which makes picking up kibble harder. Persian Kitten (for kittens up to 12 months) and Persian Adult use a kibble shape designed for their jaw.

4. Does your cat have a special need?

• Hairballs: Hairball Care
• Dull coat or sensitive skin: Hair & Skin Care
• Urinary health: Urinary Care
• Tends to gain weight: Light Weight Care
• Sensitive stomach: Digestive Care

How much should you feed?

• Follow the feeding table on the bag, based on your cat’s ideal weight.
• Weigh the food with a kitchen scale. A cup can easily be off by a lot.
• Split the daily amount into at least two meals. Kittens do better with three or four.
• If you also give wet food, reduce the dry food. The bag shows how much.
• Always leave fresh, clean water out.

Switching to the new food

Change food gradually over about 7 days to avoid an upset stomach. Follow our simple 7-day plan.

Storing dry food

Keep the bag tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from the sun. This matters a lot in the Egyptian summer.