Cat Food Quality Concerns
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Urinary SO Moderate Calorie Morsels in Gravy Canned Cat Food

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Urinary SO Moderate Calorie Morsels in Gravy Canned Cat Food

By Royal Canin 10 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 90% confidence
7.1 /10
Quality
7.5
Value
6.0
Design
7.0
Function
7.5
Durability
6.0

In a Nutshell

  • Effective for urinary issues
  • Strong odor complaints
  • Variable cat acceptance

Quick Verdict

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet is effective but has issues with smell and variable acceptance by cats.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 10
Would Recommend 60%
Would Buy Again 60%
Avg Lifespan N/A

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Strong odor may deter cats from eating.

Prevention: Monitor cat's acceptance and adjust as needed.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Effective for urinary issues (3)

    Many users report significant improvement in their cats' urinary health.

Cons

  • Strong odor (2) major

    Recent batches have a strong, unpleasant smell that cats and owners dislike.

Quality Trend: Declining

Recent complaints about strong odor and variable cat acceptance.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

mixed

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Cats with urinary issues — Specific diet designed to manage urinary health

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Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan N/A

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.9
10 reviews
5★
60%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
10%
1★
30%
Effective (6) Gravy liked (3) Strong odor (2) Variable acceptance (2) Pricey (2)

Highlighted Reviews

— Ashley

"My cat has bladder stone issues so she's on the special Urinary SO diet. She's not a huge fan of the dry food. Adding this product has really helped her eat her food better. I add a little of the wet to the dry to stretch it out. She loves it this way, and I'm very glad this wet food is available."

— Sharon

"My cat use to love this food. The new case I just got smells so bad, I gag when I open and my cat tries to eat it but ends up walking away. The odor is so bad I have to spray air fresher after she goes outside."

Bottom Line

If your cat has urinary issues and a vet recommends this food, it's worth trying despite the smell complaints. Monitor for acceptance and adjust accordingly.

7.1 /10
Good