ROYAL CANIN · REVIEW
Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy
Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy scores 2.7/5 for ingredient quality — a wet food cat food with 9% protein targeting senior cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.7/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first two ingredients are unnamed poultry and pork by-products, which are low-quality protein sources that can include rendered and non-muscular tissues, dragging the ingredient quality well below premium standards. While the dry matter protein reaches 45%, the formula is heavily padded with wheat flour, wheat gluten, and corn starch—driving estimated carbs over 20%—and the vague ‘minerals’ and ‘yeast and part thereof’ additives provide no clarity on potential hidden adverse agents.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ wet food products, Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices In Gravy scores close to the wet food average.
Analyzed by MiauMiau's Nutritional AI · June 2026
This analysis is generated from ingredient and compositional data. It is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for health decisions.
Score breakdown
HOW IT COMPARES
Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy vs. the category
Compared to the average wet food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 3/5
Scores 0.3 points below the average wet food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Excellent protein content for senior cats
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Contains notable filler ingredients
- Uses vague 'derivatives' instead of named ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01Poultry by-products
- 02pork by-products
- 03chicken meat
- 04wheat flour
- 05powdercellulose
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Uses unnamed animal derivatives instead of specific protein sources
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
Dry matter basis
Dry matter basis removes water content for accurate comparison between wet and dry foods.
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
Poultry by-products, pork by-products, chicken meat, wheat flour, powdercellulose, pork blood products, vital wheat gluten, corn starch mixture, minerals, fish oil, dried tomato pulp, crude lecithins, yeast and part thereof, marigold meal, glucosamine, hydrolysed cartilage (source of chondroitin).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy is a below-average wet food with a quality score of 2.7 out of 5. The first two ingredients are unnamed poultry and pork by-products, which are low-quality protein sources that can include rendered and non-muscular tissues, dragging the ingredient quality well below premium standards. While the dry matter protein reaches 45%, the formula is heavily padded with wheat flour, wheat gluten, and corn starch—driving estimated carbs over 20%—and the vague ‘minerals’ and ‘yeast and part thereof’ additives provide no clarity on potential hidden adverse agents.
What is the protein content of Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy?
Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy contains 9% protein as listed on the label. On a dry matter basis, that's 45% protein. Dry matter basis is the fairest way to compare protein between wet and dry foods because it removes water content from the equation.
Is Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy grain-free?
No, Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy is not grain-free and contains grain-based ingredients. For most cats, grains are perfectly safe and provide a source of energy. However, cats with diagnosed grain allergies may need a grain-free alternative.
How does Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy compare to other wet food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy scores 0.3 points below the average wet food quality score of 3.0. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy is formulated for senior cats. Senior formulas are often adjusted for lower activity levels and may include joint support or kidney-friendly nutrient profiles.
What are the main ingredients in Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy?
The top 5 ingredients in Royal Canin Mature Consult Thin Slices in Gravy are: Poultry by-products, pork by-products, chicken meat, wheat flour, powdercellulose. The primary ingredient is Poultry by-products. The remaining top ingredients are pork by-products, chicken meat, wheat flour, powdercellulose. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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