ROYAL CANIN · REVIEW
Royal Canin Senior 11+
Royal Canin Senior 11+ scores 2.0/5 for ingredient quality — a dry food cat food with 31% protein targeting senior cats.
Below Average
MiauMiau AI score · 2.0/5
AI ANALYSIS
What MiauMiau's AI actually sees
The first two ingredients are maize and wheat, making this a grain-heavy formula unsuitable for obligate carnivores. No moisture content is provided, so protein adequacy on a dry matter basis cannot be confirmed; the food is free from artificial additives, which is a positive.
According to MiauMiau's analysis of over 5,000+ dry food products, Royal Canin Ageing 15+ scores below the dry 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 Senior 11+ vs. the category
Compared to the average dry food across 5,000+ products in our database.
Category avg: 2.7/5
Scores 0.7 points below the average dry food
OUR ASSESSMENT
What we like vs. what to watch
What we like
- Clean formula with no controversial additives
- Nutritionally complete — suitable as a sole diet
What to watch
- Ingredient quality is below average
- Protein content falls short of optimal levels
- Contains notable filler ingredients
WHO IT'S FOR
Is this right for your cat?
Best for
INGREDIENTS
What's actually in the bag
Top ingredients
- 01maize
- 02wheat
- 03dehydrated poultry proteins
- 04wheat gluten*
- 05animal fats
Ingredients are listed by weight. The first ingredients make up the majority of the formula.
Concerns
- Multiple grain-based fillers among the top ingredients
NUTRITION
The numbers
Guaranteed analysis
FULL LABEL
Every ingredient
maize, wheat, dehydrated poultry proteins, wheat gluten*, animal fats, hydrolysed animal proteins, beet pulp, maize gluten, soya oil, minerals, yeast products, vegetable fibres, maize flour, algal oil Schizochytrium sp. (source of EPA+DHA), dried tomato pulp (source of lycopene), psyllium husks and seeds, fructo-oligosaccharides, yeasts (source of manno-oligosaccharides), glucosamine from fermentation, fish oil, marigold meal, hydrolysed cartilage (source of chondroitin 0.001%).
FAQ
Questions worth answering
Is Royal Canin Senior 11+ good for cats?
According to MiauMiau's AI analysis, Royal Canin Senior 11+ is a below-average dry food with a quality score of 2.0 out of 5. The first two ingredients are maize and wheat, making this a grain-heavy formula unsuitable for obligate carnivores. No moisture content is provided, so protein adequacy on a dry matter basis cannot be confirmed; the food is free from artificial additives, which is a positive.
What is the protein content of Royal Canin Senior 11+?
Royal Canin Senior 11+ contains 31% protein as listed on the label.
Is Royal Canin Senior 11+ grain-free?
No, Royal Canin Senior 11+ 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 Senior 11+ compare to other dry food?
According to MiauMiau's database of over 5,000+ cat food products, Royal Canin Senior 11+ scores 0.7 points below the average dry food quality score of 2.7. MiauMiau's AI evaluates ingredient quality, protein adequacy, filler content, and additive safety to generate each score.
Is Royal Canin Senior 11+ suitable for kittens or senior cats?
Royal Canin Senior 11+ 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 Senior 11+?
The top 5 ingredients in Royal Canin Senior 11+ are: maize, wheat, dehydrated poultry proteins, wheat gluten*, animal fats. The primary ingredient is maize. The remaining top ingredients are wheat, dehydrated poultry proteins, wheat gluten*, animal fats. Ingredient order indicates proportion by weight, so the first ingredients make up the bulk of the formula.
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