What Is Royal Canin Persian Adult Dry Cat Food?

Royal Canin Persian Adult is a breed-specific dry cat food made only for adult Persian cats over 12 months old. It is built around what the Persian body actually struggles with: a long, dense coat that sheds constantly, a flat face that makes chewing normal kibble hard, and a digestive system that needs extra help moving swallowed hair through the gut. The formula combines Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, a psyllium fibre blend for hairball control, and highly digestible proteins, so your Persian gets coat, digestion, and urinary support in one bowl.

Who Is This For?

If your Persian cat shows any of the following, this food is made for exactly that:

• Frequent hairballs or gagging after grooming
• A dull, dry, or thinning coat despite regular brushing
• Trouble picking up or chewing regular round kibble because of a flat face
• Loose stools or an upset stomach on standard adult cat food
• A coat that mats easily or has lost its usual shine
• Age over 12 months, transitioning off Persian Kitten food

Composition – What's In It?

• Dehydrated poultry protein and animal fats – the main protein and energy source, chosen for high digestibility so Persian cats absorb more nutrition from less food.
• Fish oil, borage oil, and soya oil – deliver the Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids (essential fats that strengthen the skin's barrier and give a long coat its shine).
• Psyllium husks and seeds (1%) – a mucilage-rich fibre (a gel-forming fibre that binds loose hair in the gut) that helps swallowed hair pass through naturally instead of forming hairballs.
• Chicory pulp and fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) – prebiotics (fibres that feed the good bacteria in the gut) that support a balanced digestive system.
• Hydrolysed yeast (source of manno-oligosaccharides) – supports gut flora balance alongside the FOS, adding another layer of digestive support.
• Marigold extract (source of lutein) – a natural antioxidant that supports eye health.
• Minerals, balanced for urinary health – help reduce mineral buildup in the bladder, supporting a healthy urinary tract in adult cats.
• Vegetable protein isolate and maize gluten – additional plant-based protein that rounds out the amino acid profile.

This supplement supports coat, digestion, and urinary health. It is not a replacement for veterinary diagnosis or treatment of an existing skin, digestive, or urinary condition.

Long-haired breeds like Persians swallow far more loose hair during grooming than short-haired cats, which is why veterinary nutritionists generally recommend fibre-rich, hairball-focused diets specifically for this breed rather than a standard adult formula.

Works well alongside BIO CATIMALT HAIRBALL CONTROL for Persian cats that need extra hairball support beyond diet alone, especially during heavy shedding seasons.

How to Use It

Serve Royal Canin Persian Adult as your cat's main dry meal, on its own or mixed with Royal Canin Persian Adult Loaf (wet food) for variety. The kibble is almond-shaped with a larger surface area, designed to be easy for a Persian's flat face and jaw to pick up and chew, so most Persians take to it without a fuss. Always keep fresh water available next to the bowl, since dry food alone does not meet a cat's full water needs.

Feeding Guide

Royal Canin prints an exact daily feeding chart (by body weight) on the back of every pack. As a general starting point, most adult Persian cats weighing 3–5 kg do well on roughly 45–75 grams a day, split across two meals. Weigh your cat and check the pack chart for the precise amount, since exact needs shift with activity level, neuter status, and body condition. Consult your vet if your cat is overweight, underweight, or has a diagnosed health condition.

Transitioning to a new food

• Days 1–2: 75% current food + 25% new food
• Days 3–4: 50% current food + 50% new food
• Days 5–6: 25% current food + 75% new food
• Day 7+: 100% new food

A slow transition prevents digestive upset. If your pet shows loose stools or refuses the new food, slow the transition and consult your vet.

Common Questions

1. Q: Does Royal Canin Persian Adult actually help with hairballs?
   A: Yes. It contains a psyllium fibre blend that helps loose swallowed hair move through the digestive tract instead of building up into a hairball. Most pet parents notice fewer hairball episodes once their cat is fully transitioned onto the food.
2. Q: Can I feed this to a non-Persian cat?
   A: You can, since the nutrition itself works for most adult cats. But the almond-shaped kibble is specifically designed for a Persian's flat face, so a cat with a normal-shaped face may find it easier to eat a standard adult formula instead.
3. Q: When should I switch my Persian kitten to this adult formula?
   A: Royal Canin recommends moving from Persian Kitten to Persian Adult food once your cat crosses 12 months old. Switch gradually over 7 days using the transition guide above.
4. Q: Is this food suitable for a Persian cat with a sensitive stomach?
   A: It's formulated with highly digestible proteins and prebiotics that support gut balance, which many cats with sensitive stomachs tolerate well. If your cat has a diagnosed digestive condition, check with your vet before switching foods.
5. Q: Can I mix this dry food with wet food?
   A: Yes. Royal Canin Persian Adult Loaf (wet) is made to complement this dry formula. Mixed feeding is common and safe as long as you adjust the dry food quantity down to account for the extra calories from the wet food.

What's in the Box

1 bag of Royal Canin Persian Adult Dry Cat Food, 2 KG, as packaged by Royal Canin. Store in a cool, dry place, and reseal the bag tightly after each use to keep the kibble fresh.

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