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Digestive Care Chunks In Gravy Wet Cat Food
Royal Canin

Digestive Care Chunks In Gravy Wet Cat Food

Verified Aug 30, 2026

Cat · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a wet maintenance diet for adult cats that focuses on digestive comfort, using chicken and chicken by-products as the main animal protein sources. It has a relatively high moisture content with moderate protein for a pouch food, plus added fiber sources and prebiotic-type ingredients to help support stool quality. It’s designed for otherwise healthy adult cats who tend to have more sensitive stomachs or softer stools.

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Over-the-counter Meets WSAVA criteria AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.8 out of 10

Strong Choice

Overall, this is a well-designed adult wet food for cats with mild digestive sensitivities, offering balanced nutrition in an easy-to-digest format. The use of chicken, chicken by-products, and pork liver provides a good range of animal proteins and important nutrients, while added fibers help support stool formation. It suits adult cats who are prone to softer stools or occasional digestive upset but are otherwise healthy.

Nutritional profile 8.4
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0
Manufacturer evidence (WSAVA criteria) +0.5

Computed from 4 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
Where these benefits come from Benefits the manufacturer highlights in its own product marketing. KibbleLab lists them for reference and does not verify these claims.
Digestive Health Sensitive Stomach
Diet & Compliance
Meets WSAVA criteria
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Complete and balanced to AAFCO standards for adult maintenance, so it can be used as a sole diet for adult cats.
  • Multiple named animal protein sources (chicken, chicken by-products, pork liver) provide a good amino acid profile and important vitamins and minerals.
  • High moisture content can help support hydration, which is especially helpful for cats that don’t drink much water on their own.
  • Includes added fiber (powdered cellulose) and easily digestible carbs, which can help support stool quality in cats with more sensitive digestion.

Considerations

  • Contains chicken, chicken by-products, pork, wheat flour, and wheat gluten, so it is not suitable for cats with known allergies or intolerances to these ingredients.
  • Protein on an as-fed basis is moderate for a wet food; very active or underweight cats may do better on a higher-protein option if their veterinarian recommends it.
  • Carrageenan is used as a thickener; while considered safe in pet foods, some owners prefer to avoid it, so this is worth noting if your cat has had issues with similar textures before.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Water sufficient for processing, chicken, chicken by-products, wheat flour, pork liver, pork digest, pork plasma, powdered cellulose, glycine, brewers rice flour, calcium sulfate, sodium tripolyphosphate, wheat gluten, sodium aluminosilicate, potassium chloride, choline chloride, natural flavors, carrageenan, taurine, vitamins[cholecalciferol (source of vitamin D3), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), niacin supplement, riboflavin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement], sodium carbonate, yeast extract, trace minerals[zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, manganese proteinate].

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
02
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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03
Chicken By-Product
Chicken by-product is a common protein ingredient in pet foods made from edible parts of the bird not typically consumed by people—such as organs (liver, heart), necks and other tissues—and is used to add protein, flavor and nutrient density. It can provide concentrated protein, essential amino acids, B vitamins and minerals (and may contribute taurine when organ meats are included), but composition and quality vary by source, so pet parents concerned about sourcing, higher ash/fat content or chicken allergies should check the manufacturer’s labeling and quality standards.
04
Wheat Flour
Wheat flour is commonly used in pet foods as a carbohydrate source, binder and extender that provides digestible energy, some protein (including gluten), and small amounts of fiber and B‑vitamins when enriched. While generally safe and economical for many dogs, it is not a required ingredient for obligate carnivores like cats, can contribute to excess calories or a high glycemic load, and can trigger food allergies or gluten sensitivity in susceptible pets, so animals with known wheat sensitivities or weight concerns may benefit from wheat‑free formulations.
05
Pork Liver
Pork liver is an organ meat used in pet foods as a nutrient‑dense source of high‑quality protein and concentrated vitamins and minerals—notably vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12 and folate), iron and copper—that support red blood cell production, skin/coat condition and overall metabolism. Because liver is very rich in vitamin A and certain minerals, it should be included in limited amounts to avoid hypervitaminosis A or mineral imbalances and must be properly processed to reduce pathogen risk; pets with urinary stone issues or a pork sensitivity should use caution.

Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
7.50%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
2.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
2.70%
Low High
Moisture (max)
82.00%
Low High
788
kcal / Kg
67
kcal / Pouch
Low
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Chunks In Gravy
Food type Wet

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages Adult Maintenance
Substantiation Formulation
ROYAL CANIN(R) Feline DIGESTIVE CARE chunks in gravy is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Brand

Royal Canin is a premium pet food brand offering highly specific diets tailored to different breeds, life stages, sizes, and health conditions of dogs and cats. The brand is known for its science-driven approach and collaboration with veterinarians and pet professionals.

Price tier $$$$
WSAVA Meets criteria

WSAVA publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer (qualified nutritionists, feeding trials, published research); it does not certify or endorse brands.

Manufacturer

Company name Royal Canin
Parent company Mars, Incorporated
Founded 1968
Headquarters Aimargues, Gard, France
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country France
Manufacturing region Gard
Manufacturing oversight

Royal Canin operates manufacturing facilities globally with strict quality control processes and adheres to ISO certification standards. The company maintains full traceability of ingredients, follows HACCP principles, and complies with local and international pet food safety regulations including EU and FDA requirements.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Royal Canin Digestive Care Chunks In Gravy Wet Cat Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

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We have no recalls on record for Royal Canin. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.