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Feline and Canine Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce Wet Food
Royal Canin

Feline and Canine Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce Wet Food

Verified Aug 17, 2026

Dog · Wet Cat · Wet Puppy Kitten Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a high-energy, ultra-soft wet food designed to support both dogs and cats during illness, hospitalization, or recovery. It uses chicken and chicken liver as primary protein sources, with added egg, casein, and fish oil to help maintain muscle and provide essential fatty acids. The mousse texture and high moisture content make it easier to eat or administer via tube when pets aren’t feeling well.

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Prescription Meets WSAVA criteria AAFCO No recalls

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Vet-directed diet

This is a therapeutic diet, formulated for a specific medical condition under veterinary direction. KibbleLab does not assign it a general wellness score, because a therapeutic diet's nutrient targets are set clinically, not by maintenance standards. Your veterinarian selects the right therapeutic diet for your pet.


At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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High Energy Recovery Support
Diet & Compliance
Meets WSAVA criteria Prescription
Suitable For
Puppy Kitten Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Complete and balanced for both growth and maintenance, including large-breed puppies, based on AAFCO nutrient profiles for dogs and cats.
  • High-energy wet formula (143 kcal per can) with an ultra-soft mousse texture, helpful for pets with poor appetite, oral pain, or those needing tube feeding.
  • Uses several high-quality animal protein sources (chicken, chicken liver, egg, casein) to help support muscle mass during recovery.
  • Includes fish oil and vegetable oil to provide essential fatty acids, and added taurine, vitamins, and trace minerals for broad nutritional support.

Considerations

  • Contains chicken, egg, and fish, which are common food allergens, so it may not be suitable for pets with known sensitivities to these proteins.
  • Formulated by AAFCO nutrient profiles rather than confirmed in feeding trials, so actual digestibility and real-world performance haven’t been verified through trial data.
  • Fiber source includes powdered cellulose, which is useful functionally but not particularly nutrient-dense, so this food is best used for its intended recovery role rather than as a long-term everyday diet unless your veterinarian recommends it.
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 liver, gelatin, powdered cellulose, natural flavors, fish oil, vegetable oil, egg product, calcium carbonate, sodium tripolyphosphate, calcium sulfate, potassium chloride, casein, guar gum, choline chloride, taurine, vitamins [L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), biotin, niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], carob bean gum, inulin, magnesium oxide, sodium carbonate, hydrolyzed yeast, trace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), carrageenan.

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 Liver
Chicken liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat commonly used in pet foods and treats as a highly palatable protein source and flavor enhancer, providing concentrated vitamins (especially vitamin A and B-complex), iron, and copper that support energy metabolism, red blood cell formation, and skin/coat health in both dogs and cats. Because it is so rich, liver should be fed in moderation—excessive intake can cause vitamin A toxicity, and its high fat content and risk of bacterial contamination mean it should be properly sourced or cooked and limited for pets with pancreatitis or specific dietary restrictions.
04
Gelatin
Gelatin, a collagen-derived gelling agent and binder, is commonly used in pet treats, chews and wet foods to improve texture, moisture retention and as an ingredient in joint or skin supplements. It provides collagen-related amino acids (e.g., glycine and proline) that may support joint and coat health but is not a complete protein—lacking essential amino acids such as tryptophan and taurine—so it should not replace balanced animal protein; source and quality (bovine vs. porcine) can matter for dietary preferences and safety concerns.
05
Cellulose Powder
Cellulose powder is an insoluble, plant-derived fiber commonly used in pet foods as a bulking agent, binder and calorie-diluting texturizer to help control weight and improve stool formation; it is not digestible by dogs or cats and contributes negligible energy or vitamins. While it can aid stool consistency and manufacturing performance, cellulose is non‑fermentable so offers little prebiotic benefit, and high inclusions can reduce palatability or displace nutrients—formulations, especially for cats with lower fiber tolerance, should be balanced accordingly.

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)
9.40%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
5.20%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
3.10%
Low High
Moisture (max)
78.90%
Low High
986
kcal / Kg
143
kcal / Can
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Puppy
Lifestage Kitten
Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Mousse
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 Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation Formulation
ROYAL CANIN(R) RECOVERY ultra soft mousse in sauce is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat and Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and maintenance, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).

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 Feline and Canine Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce Wet 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

Has Royal Canin ever been recalled?

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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