Meow Mix Indoor Health Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Hairball Care Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Hairball Care Dry Cat Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.3 to 6.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Meow Mix Indoor Health Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Hairball Care Dry Cat Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
6.4 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
31.00% | 32.00% |
| Fat | 11.00% | 13.00% |
| Fiber | 9.00% | 8.50% |
| Calcium | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
12.00% | 7.50% |
| Calories | 3460 kcal/kg | 3564 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Ground Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Beef Tallow (Mixed Tocopherols Used As A Preservative), Ground Soybean Hulls, Brewers Rice, Natural Flavor, Turkey By-Product Meal, Salmon Meal, Ocean Fish Meal (Ethoxyquin Used As A Preservative), Phosphoric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Choline Chloride, Salt, Grain Distillers Dried Yeast, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Dl-Methionine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Lactic Acid, Yellow 6, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2, Rosemary Extract. Show full list Show less |
Chicken by-product meal, corn, pea fiber, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, natural flavors, chicken fat, wheat, wheat gluten, dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, calcium sulfate, sodium pyrophosphate, fish oil, powdered psyllium seed husk, rice flour, choline chloride, fructooligosaccharides, potassium chloride, salt, DL-methionine, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, biotin, riboflavin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], monocalcium phosphate, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], taurine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Weight management | Hairball control, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | Yes |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Corn
- Chicken By-Product
- Brewer's Rice
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Hairball Care Dry Cat Food scores higher, 8.3 to 6.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Corn, Chicken By-Product, Brewer's Rice, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: Meow Mix Indoor Health Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Hairball Care Dry Cat Food .
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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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