Royal Canin Pet Foods Reviews

My dog is allergic to a lot of ingredients & can only eat the rabbit & potato & the venison & potato. Unfortunately the venison has been unavailable for over 6 months now so I can only give one type of food with absolutely no variety. It might not matter to my dog that she gets the same exact food day in & day out, but it bothers me a lot.

My 15-year-old cat has been eating RC food for years. She just started getting rather severe diarrhea yesterday and this morning she isn't really eating her wet food... which is unusual for her. I can't say for sure that it's the new cans of RC wet food we just bought on Amazon (maybe with this new formula) but it does seem suspicious that this is happening when so many other pets are having the same problem. I'm going to start her on some other food ASAP! Hopefully that will clear things up.

I recently purchased Royal Canin Urinary SO. After feeding this poison to my dog for one week, she became extremely lethargic and lost enthusiasm in her favorite activities. She refused to eat any more food, but would cave when she realized we wouldn't feed her anything else. Her refusal should have been a warning to us, but it wasn't. Along with lethargy, my sweet dog's paws became red and swollen. She was constantly licking them. Red, flaky welts also started breaking out on her back and she developed a pink rash on her belly. I took her off Urinary SO and within no more than 24 hours her symptoms dissipated. Three days later, she is back to her spunky self, her paws have returned to normal and her rash has cleared. I will never use this food again. I am disgusted by this product and I am alarmed thinking about what might have happened if my poor pup was kept on this food regime.

Rescued my Russian Blue mix kitten and the foster parent had told me that she has only been eating dry cat food. On my way home from getting my kitten I stopped by Petco, bought a bag of Royal Canin Kitten Dry Cat Food. Once I got home I place my kitten kennel facing the bathroom door so she could see her litter box, with her food near her kennel. That night I awoke by the sound of her munching on her food. After she ate she went to the litter box and I could hear that her stomach was very soft. The following day she ate less which had me a little worried but I figured it's probably her just having to adjust to her new environment. She would drink plenty of water but only sniff at her food.

Have purchased a Royal Canin renal dog food of 7 kg from a authorized dealer, and found insects and worms inside the food, renal dog food is a veterinary food. I found, when I saw my dog vomiting and I took my dog to vet now he got some kind of infection. I have sent several emails to Royal Canin Mumbai and called them several times regarding the same but didn’t got any response and this is the second time it happened. Last time the food was replaced by the dealer. This time I am filing a complaint against Royal Canin and the dealer.

My very sensitive dog has been on Royal Canin Rabbit dry food for about a year now after discovering she has a severe allergy to just about everything under the Sun. However since August 2017 we noticed the kibble has changed from larger to smaller bites. At the same time my dog has begun a hunger strike and the little bit she does eat she ends up throwing up or having loose stools with. I don't know what has changed but I wish they'd change it. She has very few options for her very sensitive allergies.

ROYAL CANIN SIAMESE CAT FOOD – My 11-1/2 year old Siamese has been eating this since we brought him home at age 12 weeks. Never a problem until this most recent bag. Did something change with the ingredients? Diarrhea, loose stools for two weeks. Vomited three times in less than a week. He began to eat less of this kibble, spitting it out as he was being hand-fed. Been withholding this from him for about seven days now (have been giving him poached chicken breast instead) and the diarrhea/loose stools have disappeared. We mentioned this to our friend that works at the neighborhood pet supply store and she told us straight up that RC had changed their formula/ingredients.

My male cat Simba who is now 6 years old has been eating Royal Canin Wet Adult Thin Slices in Gravy. For the second time he has gotten these red bumps on his skin. Last time at the vet they said it could be his food because all of his labs were fine. Did RC change their ingredients? Lately he turns his nose up when I put the food out. Now he is sick again with these bumps and I have to take him back to the vet. Anyone have any recommendations to what I should change his food too? His sister eats the adult indoor dry cat and doesn't have any issues? Please help me!

My two cats have been on RC for years and now one of them has been vomiting every day for about 6 weeks. Vet visit surfaced nothing in bloodwork, etc. Has the product changed? From the reviews I am reading, I think I will change brands because this is ridiculous!

I have 2 Persian cats both from Champion and Grand Champ lines. They are from different breeders. Purchased as kittens. One cat does beautifully on RC Persian, has a beautiful coat and nice healthy teeth. The other was always thin, had thin body and coat. He didn't look healthy. Vet check and found elevation in CO2 but normal parathyroid levels. At age 5 I had both of their teeth cleaned. The thin one lost 8 teeth, the other was fine. I changed from Royal Canin food because he couldn't eat it without teeth. I put him on fancy feast canned food. He loves it, won't eat the Royal Canin at all and for the first time he is gaining weight and fur. It has been 6 weeks and the change is amazing. I can only concluded that he was not digesting the RC food properly. The vet is mystified. I have had many Persians, this is the first problem that was reversed by moving to Costco canned food.

I have six cats that are being fed on RC Exigent and RC Skin and Hair. All of my cats have started to vomit after eating this food. This is the only food they eat. Anyone else having the same problem with this cat food?

Royal Canin rabbit & potato - Ever since switching my dogs to this diet with the recommendation from my veterinarian my dog's itching had dramatically decreased. We did the food trial for the full 12 weeks but by week 6 there was already a huge improvement in my dog's skin and itch. We previously had her on an over the counter diet of salmon and potato but realized that she had a mild reaction to fish and that over the counter diets have the potential to be cross contaminated during their production or manufacturing processes.

I have a Dalmatian and she has a sensitive stomach - which means expensive dog food. I ordered Royal Canin Sensitive Digestion and was good for about 6 months. I started noticing strange red swelling bumps on her head one day. I quickly started eliminating everything I could think of that could be causing the problem. No staying at the Puppy Play place, no pool time, etc. I never thought it could be the FOOD. I kept feeding her and after a few more days I thought maybe it is the food. At that same time I found broken pieces of green plastic soft wheels in the dog food bag! I realized she was eating something beyond the food. I slowly weaned her off the food and she slowly started to get better. The bumps left nasty brown marks on her forehead and they are slowly going away. I can only hope that I caught it before anything long term happened. I will NEVER use Royal Canin again. NEVER.

I went in to purchase some food for my Labrador and during the first couple days the dogs were eating the food without a problem, but on day 4 or 5 it had slight diarrhea. I changed her diet to chicken and rice and the bowels were back to normal.

I had a chihuahua for three years and I fed him Royal Canin food since he was a puppy to adult. One day, I noticed he started developing issues with urinating and just feeling VERY sick. I took him to the vet, had some X-rays done and bad news came. My poor Bobby was diagnosed with very very large bladder stones and a severe urinary tract infection. My vet told me that this was 95% from food. Not even surgery would help and I was forced to put him down, there was no option. My dog never had any symptoms and this came as a shock.

I cringe when I read negative review about this food, because I honestly think it has saved my little miniature schnauzer's life. She was diagnosed with HGE twice, and she nearly died the second time. Her tummy is so sensitive (so are her feelings), and the couple of times we've switched her food because I bought into the negative reviews, she almost immediately began to exhibit vomiting and bloody diarrhea.

My mixed Bichon Frise dog is the pickiest eater. Tried most of the dog foods and he only ate the Bichon Frise from Royal Canin ordered thru Amazon with no hesitation. I saw all negative comments and got scared but I also wanted to share my input.

My young cat had a kidney problem that resulted in surgery and Royal Canin SOS was recommended. She has been eating this for 10 years and she became so sick last Monday that I had to rush her to the vet the next day. I told them that I thought it was the food since she was vomiting constantly for over an hour. She has always had a tendency to vomit because of her long hair but this was all just undigested food. I have tried to get her off of this horrible food many times but she just stopped eating so I kept feeding and cleaning up her vomit. Finally after a $246 vet bill to tell me she was fine, I said "this is stopping right now".

Due to blood in urine, I have been feeding my cats Royal Canin Urinary S/O for about 5 or 6 years. They each get 1/3 cup of dry in the morning and evening, and 1/4 can wet in the afternoon. All was well until about March 2017 when one cat was vomiting regularly. Vet did Xrays, bloodwork, etc. and no issues determined. Switched to a Royal Canin "bland" food which the wet worked fine but too much of the dry gave her diarrhea. Slowly mixed bland and S/O to get her back on track and it was fine. Then switched to all S/O and in 1 day she was vomiting again. Other cat seems to have no issues. I'm guessing Royal Canin had a formula change and it is detrimental to some animals. Used to be good, now cat vomits regularly.

My 13 year old Cairn Terrier was on Royal Canin S/O for several months following removal of a large bladder stone. She loved the food and was doing fine until the most recent bag, purchased in February 2017. She turned her nose up at it and when she actually did eat it, she would throw up. After days of her throwing up and becoming more and more lethargic, I changed her diet to a non-prescription food and within 24 hours, she was better and has not thrown up since and is much more alert. In reading other reviews, I can't help but wonder what changed with their food in 2017?

My (male) cat Angel blocked around August 2011 when he was 4 years old, w a struvite plug & had to have surgery to unblock his urethra. He ate Friskies canned food, and friskies indoor dry, and another grocery store indoor formula dry food but I don't remember the brand at the moment. It was a few months after we went on a 10 day vacation to Disney World & had my brother watch both of our cats while we were gone. The vet told us to put him on prescription urinary food for the rest of his life, or else he would die... These were our first pets, so we didn't know any better at the time.

I own a small female Jack Russell Terrier call Jess. Jess is now 7 years and 5 months old but up until last May and for three years prior to that Jess was experiencing small seizures (petit mal). At first these seizures were few and far between maybe one every couple of months until last May when she had two in a week. This was when we visited the vets as before we could cope with her having just the intermittent one and really didn't want her to have to go through a barrage of tests. We managed to video the seizure and gave this to our vet, who then proceeded to give Jess a blood test to rule out any chemical imbalance that could be causing this; this came back negative. It was then decided that she should have a brain scan to see if this would show up anything.

My elderly cat was diagnosed with renal issues during a recent wellness visit. The vet recommended Royal Canin Renal Support, and I bought a kit with several different flavors of wet and a small bag of dry food. Within 12 hours of the first meal my cat started puking and pooping all over. The poop was green and extremely smelly. Poor kitty was sick all night. By morning she was clearly uncomfortable but at least drinking water. I threw away all remaining food including unopened cans so no one else's cat suffers like this from this food. 12 hours later back on her old food she's eating well, drinking water and while still a bit fragile. She is much better, no puke or poop all over. After reading other reviews I am convinced that I made a bad decision by trying this food and I'm posting to warn others. Photos of the bag with numbers are attached.

Urinary + Calming is making my cat vomit! I think the new batch needs to be recalled! My cat has been desperately ill since starting this new bag. I've spent hundreds of dollars at the vet and they can't find anything wrong with him.

We have two female cats. One 16 yrs old and the other is 9 yrs old that have had a couple intestinal issues and our vet prescribed Royal Canin Gastrointestinal to ease their systems. It's very expensive so looking for a less expensive way to continue on this I found Consumer Affairs link and started reading everyone's reviews. Being trusting of my vet I still gave them the food. Within less than 24 hrs the 9 yr old vomited 6 times and couldn't stay awake for long. The 16 yr old bloated so bad and got so cold. She too couldn't stay awake for long. They also drank an extraordinary amount of water. They couldn't get enough.

My dog was observed by me with increased thirst and urinating at night with senior Canin product. I didn't know this was the source and took her to vet for evaluation. The vet thought she had urinary problem. She was switched to Urinary SO where symptoms worsened to incontinence at night. It didn't stop until she was taken off product where symptoms stopped immediately.

My male cat has been fed Royal Canin Urinary S/O for somewhere over ten years, to combat urinary crystals, on our vet's recommendation. As far as we had been made aware, he must eat this and nothing else for the rest of his life or risk serious complications. And because we trust our vet we believed that, and that it must be a good food for him if it is a prescription food. He has tolerated it with no problems for a long time, and has certainly had no more crystal formations since eating this.

My cat has digestive issues that have put his health in jeopardy several times. However once put on Royal gastrointestinal? No more impacting. Hard to find though as only in vet offices. It seems pricey compared w/ other brands, but worth every dollar.

I use special Royal Canin formula designed for adult male cats. This will hopefully keep my cat healthy for many years to come. Prior to this formula, used the same brand to ensure his teeth were clean and free from tartar. I am now using this formula as a treat for him every evening. Yes, I am pleased.

Royal Canin Pet Food is a high quality, grain-free cat food that comes in multiple flavors. My cats love it which is of course important. But equally important are the ingredients which are all natural with no fillers. It keeps my cats' coat nice and shiny and the all natural ingredients make it easy on my litter box as well. It is a little more expensive than the average dry food, but it is well worth it.

I bought this Royal cat food while we were living in Italy for 3 months. It was immediately well received by our cats and the ingredients are mostly meat which is what cats need (not cereal). I have bought this sporadically stateside and they like the kibble.

I bought RC Urinary SO for my dog who went through surgery to remove bladder stones he had developed. My vet recommended I start feeding him food specific to this issue toeinsure he doesn't develop more. After shopping all of the possibilities I chose RC. Within a week of feeding him this specialized food he developed a terrible skin irritation with scabs forming all over his body. He was quite uncomfortable to say the least.

My siamese boy cat is now 12 yrs. old and has eaten Royal Canin Pet Food his entire life on the recommendation of his veterinarian. I feed him one fourth of a can every six hours, if I am late feeding him he reminds me. No food goes to waste and he seems to enjoy every meal. This food is a little pricey and my vet is slow in ordering more but I would not feel comfortable feeding him anything else. I had baked salmon for dinner last night and he didn't want any of it so I guess he's pretty happy with his Royal Canin.

Fed RC German Shepherd for 3 years. Upon the 3rd year our GSD's health began deteriorated daily: serious immune system disorders just as any human would from poor nutrition (allergies, dull coat, and excessive mites through deep layers of skin, ears, etc.) You could not touch the poor baby, his skin was in so much pain. We then switched to a raw diet and, emergency visit vet meds to boost healing, cleared most of his issues. He was gaining healthy weight again, pranced happy as a puppy, and enjoyed his new lil sis Pom we added to family. Common knowledge, a weakened immune system derives of a poor gut - bad nutrition.

Yesterday I bought the Royal Canin cat food for sterilised cats made in Poland. My cat has been throwing up all over our place after eating it. Food poisoning I suspect as I read many reviews from professional breeders who have even lost some of their little ones due to food poisoning from this pet food.

After much research, chose this for my dog due to ingredients and was also recommended by my vet. For the specifics I needed for him, this was my best option to ensure I could keep my dog as healthy as possible.

I found this brand of dog food to be excellent for my Maltese. We have had Mikey since he was a puppy and he was diagnosed with diabetes a couple years ago. Royal Canin is a great product. My dog loves it! Mikey is now blind but still gets around and does not tire of Royal Canin for diabetic dogs. We just love him!

When I got my Puppy at 3 months, she had already been eating Royal Canin Dog Food. The Dog Food is bagged according to the Breed of your Dog & your Dog's age. On the bag is the recommended measurement, according to your Dog's weight, to be served & how many times a day. My Chihuahua has enjoyed her food & never rejects her meal; she always looks forward to her feeding. I do not give her any treats but if I think it's warranted, I give her 1 little Kernel which she thinks is great.

I was recently discussing dog food with my neighbor. She found out her dog has a lot of allergies. I went home to look at my ingredients and was in complete shock. My 2 pups are on the special vet weight management dry food. The first ingredient listed was powdered cellulose! How is this healthy? I went to their website and they try to explain way why their by-products in the food are so much better. Here I have been feeding my dogs this ** food for 3 years spending hundreds of dollars on what I was told by my vet and the website was a healthy food. I am sick to my stomach. I feel like both my vet and Royal Canin is very misleading and misrepresenting their product. Somehow this brand is recognized by the AAFCO. I think they should revisit this company.

When I tried to post my comment I was denied. The site indicated that there was profanity present in my review. That was absolutely untrue. So they managed to keep my 1 star review from being posted about their product. So I have provided a copy of the review I attempted to leave: After a slow two week transition to this food my 13 year old cat suffered his first seizure. The seizure lasted from the time I discovered him suffering at 5:30 am until the emergency vet gave him a sedative - about 20 minutes of pure hell. My cat was diagnosed with diabetes 7 years ago. I was worried the seizure was due to low blood sugar. But the test run by the emergency vet said his blood glucose was in the normal range for a diabetic cat.

I received my beautiful kitten Sandy, and being naive to required animal nutrition and such, she was on IAMS kitten formula. When I brought her to the vet to check on her brown teeth, they recommended right away to go on Royal Canin Dental. Fine. Your veterinarian tells you to go on a specific diet, you listen. As she got older we always bought dental because that's the diet she was prescribed to be on. Around 6 years old, she started peeing on mine and other's beds in the house. It was unnatural behaviour, so we went for a check up. Of course, like many others with animals on Royal Canin, a bladder stone resulted. She was switched from dental and went on the SO formula. Did not help at all and she wouldn't stop barfing. Anyways, surgery was required to remove the stone. I am just happy that she wasn't more seriously sick and she is better now being off of Royal Canin.

I almost had a coronary when I found out that this product contain soy protein isolate alias msg! Is it to make them eat their crappy food with gmo grains that may kill them before the msg does or is it to make them drink more water to get you off the hook for urinary blockages? Don't bother talking to the company. They couldn't care less. It is just a business to them and to hell with your cat.

My cat had bladder stones about six years ago. The vet was able to clear them out with medication and avoided surgery, but told me she had to be on RC Urinary SO for the rest of her life. Everything was fine until the most recent purchase. I bought a bag on 12/22 and started feeding her from the new bag on 12/23. By the morning of 12/24, she was vomiting every single time she ate. She could not keep anything down. We have now switched her off the food and she is able to eat and keep it down. I don't know if they have recently changed their formula or what, but please, do NOT feed your animals anything from RC. I don't know if the vets are getting kickbacks for prescribing it but please research anything you feed your animals. It's heartbreaking to know my cat is sick because of something I did.

I took my dog (a 18 lb mixed chihuahua/terrier) into the vet earlier this week because I suspected he had tapeworms. The vet said that his discomfort the night before might also be a sign of a gastrointestinal blockage - and said that she wanted to put my dog on a new food immediately (with no switching over) to help with any blockage just in case. So she pulled out Royal Canin Gastrointestinal high energy. My dog normally eats Acana Wild Atlantic and that has made his coat glorious, his backward sneezing gone, etc. His poops by the way were normal all this past week - he only vomited a worm up once and pooped what I believed to be worms.

My 4 year old cat has been diagnosed with urinary tract infection since being a kitten and as such, has to eat food that is supposedly designed to accommodate this challenge. The vet has several brands, but Royal Canin was singled out by the vet as being the better. We balance his diet with a combination of wet and dry products, either 50/50 mix or, as we do now, wet food 4 times a day (3tbsp) with a dry food bin there for him to pick at when he fancies.

Royal Canin is a great food. My dog had been on many foods before but only liked Cesar's, as most small dogs do, but then she got sick and I had to get a prescription Royal Canin (two different types) and she loved them. I highly recommend this product. It is hard to find the prescription brand, as you do need a prescription from your vet for this food. I would give Royal Canin even if she hadn't been sick. Wish I knew from the beginning.

We gave this to our older kitty when she needed to have some wet canned food to supplement her diet. She loved it. Her favorite flavors were Oh My Cod and the chicken option. It helped give her extra nutrients and water when her kidneys were taxed. Although she passed, we also give it to our two new kittens and they love it too! The ingredients are easily tolerated and they like the flavor. You can find the product at your local grocery store. We actually order cases of it when it's on sale and it keeps nicely. Because the cans are smaller the content is not wasted.

I fed both my 5 yo adult cat and my 4 month old kitten Royal Canin at the veterinarian's recommendation. Boy was that a mistake. My kitten ended up losing weight and having diarrhea. My adult cat ended up hospitalized due to nonstop vomiting and diarrhea. They've started recovering now that they're off Royal Canin. Something in it is poison to them. So disappointed. This is very scary and alarming.

Our 3 year old 70 lb dog was overweight and had always had digestive problems. We tried many foods. Our vet suggested Royal Canine Satiety. The very 1st day we watched an amazing change. All the digestive problems disappeared. We didn't even have to mix their old food like usual for a break in period. Both dogs loved it. We only have to feed probably a 3rd as much food because of the nutrition, so we are probably even on the extra cost on food alone. Then there is the 13lb weight loss in 6 months that we could never accomplish before. She is at 57. I saw all the bad reviews. WE ARE HAPPY Campers!!!

This product should have a LARGE skull and crossbones on it. I lost my cat to this horrible concoction they refer to as food. First of all cats are carnivores, they are NOT and should NOT be fed a cow's diet, meaning corn and corn gluten should NEVER be used in their food (especially when corn is one of the highest allergies in cats). My cat was mega healthy, he got a blockage that was corrected and the vet prescribed this nutrition-less nightmare to my cat and he was dead in a month. And just in case some "vet tech" comes on to tell me there's a number of reasons my cat could've been ill (where generally that could be correct), it isn't in this case.

I have been feeding my youngest cat RC Duck formula for about six months or so now. She was on it due to my vet's recommendation, after my cat began licking and pulling her hair out. Could have been dietary allergies or nerves, not sure which. She started out well, but I received a can from the vet's (in a full case) that was bent. When I popped it open, it was COMPLETELY covered in disgusting mold! I was horrified. Other cans in the case were dented too.

My female miniature poodle had bladder stones removed surgically and was put on a diet of Hill's multipurpose C/D. I started feeding it to my Yorkie and he was eating it but the kernels were large and I thought I would try the Royal Canin. They did not have the small dog so I fed him the large regular SO. He started vomiting and getting loose stool. I took it back to the vet and they ordered the small bite. While I was waving for the small bite to come in I switched to Hill's again with no problem. I picked up the small bite when it came in and the Yorkie got loose stool then diarrhea and vomiting. Last night I took him to emergency because of black stool. He was diagnosed with blood in his urinary tract. There was no signs of parasites and they did blood work which looked normal. The vet put him on special medication for a week. I suspect that the food has caused the problem and after spending $240 I am taking the food back to the vet.

We have used Royal Canin for years until a recent purchase of dog food. My pug is not the same, she started off with diarrhea one week and now vomiting the next week. We took away her food and started her on bland food, chicken and rice. She started to introduce her normal food and after her vomiting again she is refusing to eat any food. We have never had any issues until this month. After reading all the reviews I am terrified for my dog.

We had one cat who had a urinary blockage and the vet suggested we start feeding him Royal Canin S/O wet and dry. We were told that it would be fine for both cats. The first case of wet food was fine but the second had a different consistency, almost as if they changed their processing. After being on the food for just over a month, our second cat became extremely ill, constipated and throwing up. We took him back to the vet and both attending vets inquired to any recent changes in diet, acknowledging that such a change could be the cause of his potentially deadly issue. He was so backed up that sedation was required to help clear him out. Needless to say the poor thing has never really recovered.

My cat recently was found to have crystals in his bladder. I paid over $1,000 to have a vet insert a catheter and watch him for a couple days (levels associated with his kidneys were high so they kept him for a couple days), take blood tests etc. When picking him up, the vet recommended he be on Royal Canin SO Urinary food. I bought cans of it since that was also recommended. I just started him on it yesterday and last night he threw up and had diarrhea. I am concerned since from now reading reviews, it looks like the symptoms are the same across the board. As of today, it looks like he might be blocked again. I am wondering what action I can take. I am planning to talk with the vet. If my cat needs additional treatment, are there lawsuits I could pursue?

I have a miniature schnauzer/Cross Yorkie, as well as a Minpin cross chihuahua. My schnauzer was diagnosed with cancer. Mammary gland tumor. She had surgery to remove it and I have to watch as it supposed to come back. My other dog's right leg has been shaky lately. I was petting him last night and felt a lump under his chest by the leg. I am nervous now about what it might be. Just thinking if he has cancer too. What are the odds of both dog growing up on Royal Canin food and getting cancer. Which is why I started looking at these sites.

My boyfriend has been feeding his dog Royal Canin German Shepherd formula pretty much all her life. She has been doing good on it until recently. I know that GS suffer from different skin disorders but she was at the vets and they said she was in perfect health! I honestly don't think so. She has been scratching herself nonstop even though she has no fleas. Her potty business does not seem normal at all and she seems hungry even though she is eating the recommended amount that the manufacturers state to feed her. I told the vet about this change and they said just to keep her on the food and she will be fine. I don't think so. So I changed her food to Rachael Ray's Nutrish and she stop scratching the 3rd day she was on it.

I have been feeding my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Royal Canin dog food, supposedly engineered specifically for this breed of dog, for nearly a year now. He has gained weight to the point that he is now a fat dog. I had looked for the ingredients on the bag before, but dropped the ball, not realizing that the reason he was gaining weight was directly related to the food he was eating. I cut out all treats, thinking that was the problem; I limited his intake of food; and, finally, I had to look online to find the ingredients of the food itself (I did not find this information on the bag). What I realized was this: the manufacturers engineer their food for Cavaliers so dogs will have a shiny coat and so their propensity for suffering from heart problems will be addressed - supposedly - and that's the only thing these people have to say about their product.

Both cats stopped eating, started bloating, vomiting - their entire digestive systems shut down. Both required expensive emergency intervention and hospitalization. "River" had to have emergency surgery and almost died. When "Greta" starting showing the same symptoms, we rushed her to the emergency clinic and because they caught it earlier, with motility drugs and hospitalization - Greta avoided surgery. We spent over $10,000. During the surgery, the vet opened River up and completely drained and cleaned out her system. River's system - stomach, intestines, etc was completely backed up - the fluid/feces/stuff was absolutely "putrid". River's urine tested positive for E.coli.

This was so heartbreaking, we found a lost kitten wandering in a parking lot in Manila, and we were feeding it lactose free milk for 3 days. It was coming back very strong, had a vet check up, everything was great. We bought some Royal Canin kitten milk formula, feed it to him and within 4 hours the kitten started looking all weak, like won't wake up. The kitten put its paws to rub its eyes twice and then just stop breathing and never move again! I'm going to take this food to a lab, and have it tested. It just seems so obvious that a happy playful healthy kitten that was feed this and died very soon after is NOT natural.

I have a 3-year-old Labra that has been on Royal Canin since beginning. We did not had any problems with the food at all till now. The dog's coat, hair, skin and general health have been well. We bought a 12 kg bag of Royal Canin in Aug 2016 and ever since we fed it to the pet he has been suffering from skin problem. Initially we could not understand the reason but today I noticed that the food is infected, having visible fungus and small insects. I immediately rang up to the shopkeeper but he suggested to take up the matter with the company.

We bought a new bag of Canin Urinary SO for small dogs. Within 24 hours after opening the new bag she had diarrhea. We noticed the color was different and the pellets were smaller. Took the dog to the vet and he took her off the food for a few days and now she is starting to get better.

I have been feeding my cats on Royal Canin Hairball for a few years now. Lately I have noticed they have become ADDICTED to the biscuits - they just beg for them. Now my Persians have started over-grooming and their fur knots up badly every couple of weeks. It is as if something has changed in the formula. Has anyone else had any problems? I think I will slowly wean them off these biscuits and find something better.

We have a 4-year-old Border Collie that has been on Royal Canin since young, most recently on Satiety Sat 30, and has not had any problems with the food at all till now. The dog's coat, hair, skin and general health have been great and we could not have been any more happy with it, often receiving compliments from strangers on how beautiful our dog's coat is. However, all of this changed when we bought a new 12 kg bag of what we thought would be similar food from the same vet. When we opened the bag, we noticed that the size of the pellet is smaller than the old version, and the color is also different. Despite that, we didn't think there was anything amiss since it is still a RC product, so we fed it to our dog anyway.

Our 9 year old mixed breed had bladder stones removed. The vet said she needed to be on special food and we started her on Royal Canin SO at his suggestion. Because she had been through a lot and I didn't want to make an immediate change and we have other dogs I offered the RC as well as the other food and let all three dogs choose what they wanted.

Royal Canin Urinary SO dog food - My dog has been on this food for five years now and loves it. We were just at the Vet yesterday and his blood work is very good and no "crystals" in his urine. He is a Papillon and we are very happy with his results.

I have a 10 1/2 year old mini dachshund that has been on Royal Canin Dachshund since he was a puppy! My dog has been the most healthy dachshund I have ever had! We have never had a problem with him. He has never been overweight, had teeth problems or back problems that are common in the dachshund breed. I have recommend this food to so many people over the years. I bought a new bag of his food 2 weeks ago and after 12 days on the food my dog started having numerous watery bowel movements and vomited twice large amounts of undigested dog food! After two nights in a row of being woke up every hour to take my dog potty, I thought he must be sick from eating something in the yard. I stopped all food for 24 hours, stopped water for 6 hours, then started water in very small amounts every 2 hours to give his stomach and intestines and chance to settle down! His diarrhea and vomiting stopped!

This food is toxic. I trusted my vet, VCA. My cat had stones in urethra. After 2 years of this food my cat lost weight and started vomiting after eating, again no one could determine what was wrong. I went online, saw the mass complaints, changed his diet to boiled chicken and rice. The vomiting stopped immediately and personality returned. Royal Canin is not only overpriced but it's like the vets get a kickback for prescribing this toxic food. It's crap and should be banned from market. You think you are crazy or lost till you read these reviews. believe me when I say this food will kill your animal. If your animal is having weight loss, vomiting and diarrhea and is on this food, trust your instinct -- it's not you, it's the food. Change the diet, you will confirm what I am saying that no vet will agree with. It's like the drug companies and doctors, it's all about the money.

My female Yorkie was changed from Hills C/D food to Royal Canin SO food. She never had any urinary issues on Hills. Since she has been on Royal Canin SO food OMG she continues to get infection after infection. Now the vet says she is incontinence issue. The vet puts her on antibiotics. When antibiotic is done she starts leaking. Now she is on Proin medicine. I really think it is the food. Goodbye Royal Canin. You are junk.

I don't normally write reviews about businesses or products, but this food has caused so much stress and money in my household. I have a 6 year old cat and decided to get him a buddy - a 3 month old kitten. I thought it was going to be a nightmare to introduce the two, however, they became friends right off the bat. The REAL problem was the food I just had recently bought for the kitten - "Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition Kitten Food". Soon after having this food he started having bloody diarrhea. 3 days of mucus and blood and diarrhea, I had enough and brought the little guy to the vet.

I know there are people that have good luck with this food. I, however am not one of them. My cat was put on Satiety because he was overweight. Almost immediately he became constipated, then got diarrhea, started having seizures. We took him off the food. He continued with the same issues and 4 months later, I am going to have to put him to sleep. He can't walk without falling and although he has had many rounds of antidiarrheals, antibiotics, probiotics and steroids nothing has brought him back to the busy, funny cat he was before he started eating this food. I can't say enough about how disgusted I am with this product and with the company for not doing anything about the issues, and it seems I am NOT the only one having problems with the product.

My cat was losing weight but very energetic and had his usual personality. The vet check up determined he had kidney issues. We went home and he seemed fine until about 2 days after he started the Royal Canin the vet sold us. Within 2 days he became bloated and lethargic. His personality totally changed and he looked like he was in total misery. I could not understand how quickly this happened nor why. This morning (three weeks into the food) he could not walk. I had not read reviews on the food until now but have immediately switched him back to his normal Blue Buffalo. Very concerned and wish I had read these reviews before putting him on the food.

PROS: cost effective, corrected urinary problem, easy litter clean up. PROBLEM: My cat had been on this prescription for several years. Upon opening a new bag, my cat started to experience smelly stools with mucus and eventually blood. Royal Canin said they had not changed ingredients. My vet put cat on probiotics which helped a little, but problem continued. After over a year (and $500+ in veterinarian bills and probiotics) I read reviews online from other owners reporting the same problem. SOLUTION: I changed to another brand of food with low-ph ingredients. NOTE: Royal Canin website only posts positive reviews.

I purchased the satiety support Royal Canin food for my dog at my vet's recommendation in order to help him lose weight. Prior to starting this food, his only health concerns were arthritis and being overweight. A few weeks after he was started on this food, he began having seizures and having bouts where he would suddenly become so physically weak that, while alert, he did not have the strength to stand or sit. He also has diarrhea-like symptoms. Still has solid bowel movements but the second he has to go, he has to go and cannot wait a second longer. This is completely new for him.

I am writing this review in hopes of helping other pet owners the way that their reviews have helped us. Our dog was on Royal Canin Urinary SO dry food for three years for chronic bladder infections and crystals in her bladder. I've discovered that Royal Canin Urinary SO is highly processed, loaded with byproducts and potential allergens (corn...), which is surprising because this food is so expensive. They don't list the ingredients online which makes it difficult to research.

If negative stars were allowed this food would get a Negative 10! My male cat has crystals in his urine so the associate vet recommended I try a small bag of the dry cat food to balance him out and help prevent him from having this issue. I wasn't sure how he was going to take it so I mixed it with his other food and only gave it to him over two meals. His sister, who never really enjoys her food but eats, kept trying to steal his Royal Canin. I thought it was cute because she's never that interested in food so I let her try some.

My 8 yr. old Maltese dog was diagnosed with liver disease due to medication two years ago but has been doing good on Hill's LD food wet and dry. His Dr. for what reason I am not sure changed him over to Royal and within three weeks or so he started having mild seizures. When he would start to fall asleep his legs would start kicking and his eyes would go in his head and he would do mild head thrashes. They weren't violent but they were definitely not normal and very scary. Started Hill's food and he has just about stopped doing this. No doubt in my mind that it was the food. Please report your problems to the FDA so they will check it.

My male cat, Angel, 7, is a family member and my second son. I would do anything for him, and pay any amount of money to be able to buy GOOD quality food for him at a STORE! I feel such guilt feeding him this food, every time I put the bowl in front of him, because I know it is not healthy and will shorten his life. How about a large corporation makes a product that PEOPLE WANT! The CEO could make millions more a year, because they need to hoard more money. So how about you stop killing our family and do the right thing? It will make you feel better about what you have done, and maybe God will show you mercy if you repent.

My vet put my German shepherd on Royal Canin so dry and wet for urinary crystals. She died yesterday of bloat. I'm not understanding how that happened as I mixed her dry with her can and wet it down so it wouldn't just lie in her stomach. I found her drooling unable to move very well. By the time I got her to the vet the lifesaving surgery was not possible. I hope sincerely this food did not kill my baby. It was expensive as hell and I was torn about buying it anyway as I fed them Nature's Recipe before and it was working fine. Now I'm guilt ridden that I may have caused her death with this food.

My vet put prescribed Royal Canin hypoallergenic dry food for my cocker spaniel in Dec 2013. For IBD. It agreed with her and kept her from getting diarrhea. Around the 12th of Dec 2015 I purchased a new 17 lb bag of the venison and potato. I noticed that the nibbles were a different size and a color variation. Some kibble were orangish. Within a 10 days to two weeks my 9 yr old dog started panting and breathing rapid. When I brought her to the vet, her blood pressure was so high. She went blind in a matter of days. She has been struggling with pneumonia and breathing issues. Also her kidneys were failing her and she died this morning. I wonder if there are others who have had similar experiences with Royal Canin hypoallergenic food purchased in Dec of 2015.

Our 8-year-old Dachshund was put on Royal Canin Urinary, so dry dog food after she had urinary stones removed. She has been fine for 2 years on it and two months ago we noticed vomiting in the mornings and slow progressing weight loss, as well as shaking. Her vomit would be foamy, bilious, and yellow. We took her for some initial blood tests and everything came back normal. She continued to deteriorate and suddenly became very sick one day. I came home from work and she had been sick all over the house and was having trouble breathing. We took her to ER and they did an ultrasound and found a large liver mass which had not been there two years ago. Surgery was recommended and she had 3 liver lobes removed as the surgeon found three liver masses, not just one.

My vet prescribed the weight loss version of Royal Canin, my Bichon then got so constipated he had to be manipulated under anesthetic twice. The second time there was a new vet at the Practice and he said he thought it was the Royal Canin and why was I using it? Because they had told me to! Changed back to the ordinary version and the dog was fine. But recently a new petshop asked why I was buying it, and told me the ingredients are of poor quality. I now use a cheaper but better quality food, and my dog has lost weight and seems better all round. (Breath, gums etc). I swallowed the lies about Royal Canin being a quality brand, mainly because it is expensive. It's just a con.

This product is just ridiculous. It is a canned food I used once for gastrointestinal low fat. I could not even get the flip lid off, as it just broke in my hand, and I am extremely careful with flip lid cans. The material in can was so cheap I could not get the can clean for recycling, as it came from Mexico, and yet they claim to be here in the US. I threw it away and used another one I had here. Again a substandard product and I wrote a review and they said they would post it if I confirmed my email address, but instead, they simply took the review off of their website, and gave the product five stars which is so entirely wrong, very wrong. I would not trust Royal Canin to give me a good product for the rest of my life after this. They are so totally crooked. It is not even funny.

I don't know how anyone can give this food anything more than 1 star or even no stars if that is possible. The first products on the Ingredients list are animal by-product and filler (corn/gluten)! Don't people read the ingredients list?? Please don't feed your cat or dog this at all. I am always so shocked that veterinary clinics endorse this brand and carry it in their clinics by the huge cases of tins and bags, and I'm VERY sure this brand has something to do with the drugs used or drugs accessible and there's some corporate link. There is absolutely nothing good about this brand's food.

I fed Royal Canin to my cats for 10 years. Then the last couple of bags that I have bought have made my cats vomit and have diarrhea. I will no longer buy these products. I really liked this brand and drove across town just so I could purchase the overpriced product.

I have 2 dogs (currently) who have been on Royal Canin for the past few months. Neither dog has EVER had a seizure. Recently, both dogs had seizures followed by throwing up in less than 1 day apart. My first dog (mix breed/Bassador) age 11, had her seizure for about 30 seconds and then when she was able to stand, emptied her intestines of the royal canin dog food that she'd eaten. The very next day, my maltese, age 16, had his seizure that lasted about 25 seconds, followed by vomiting. Since they BOTH have been on Royal Canin (2 different kinds, mind you, one for age 11+ and the other for senior dog) about the same time frame, I have no choice but to conclude that the dog food caused it. I since then went out and bought ORIJEN grain free dog food and will begin feeding them that. Time will tell, of course but nevertheless, I have to conclude with the obvious. Stay away from Royal Canin dog food of any sort!!!

My 17-and-a-half-year-old cat was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in 2014. He's generally been doing well on meds, except for the occasional (but rare) colon flare-up that he experience in early January 2016. During a Saturday visit at that time, the vet suggested trying Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Fiber Response prescription diet for felines (dry), and gave me a sample bag to feed him over the weekend. He liked it. However, by Sunday morning my cat did not look well; he was lethargic and in distress. I called the vet that morning. She advised bringing the cat back early Monday morning, which I did. Six blocks before we got to the door, he started having convulsions. Horrified, I panicked thinking he was choking on something. I gently reached into his mouth and got bitten during his seizure, which lasted a good solid 3 minutes.

My three cats have been on the RC Urinary SO for about a year. Just about a month ago, I bought a package of it and noticed that the kibbles were not the usual uniform yellow color. Some were darker. My male cat has been having soft stools covered in blood and mucus. I think he is also having blood in his urine. The stools are now soft and not formed. He also vomited clear saliva with a little foam. The other older female has been throwing up whole bits. I've stopped the food. I'm making their food myself right now till I can get to the pet shop to get a different brand. Anyone have this problem too?

Since getting our two fur babies, I've fed them Royal Canin. For a few weeks now, one of my girls has been really suffering. She's got really big sores all over her body. She's forever over-grooming getting massive lumps of fur out so she's very bald on her back end. Every time I tried to stroke her, she was crying out. She must have been in a lot of pain. Her back was rippling all the time plus her tail was forever jerking. I was having real concerns for her. She's been hiding for a few weeks, only coming down to eat and use the litter. She looked so miserable.

I used to buy this cat food for about 3 years, different flavors. I have never had a problem with this brand. This time I almost lost my cat. He started to throw out every day after eating this food. I thought something got wrong with the cat, maybe he got sick. I could never suspect this brand of wrongdoing. Then I stopped this food and switched to Pride by Instinct, and he stopped throwing out. I just not sure where I should report this problem because it looks that the food is contaminated with god knows what. Be careful.

This food for dogs should be banned. It was recommended by our vet. Our labrador who has food allergies and food intolerance stayed on it for some time. We were appalled by the effect it had on him after several months. At the beginning it was not clear that it was actually THE FOOD that was to blame. He lost weight, didn't move, in the end completely refused to eat. He was dying, and we couldn't understand why. We changed the food, and there was a miraculous improvement. This Royal Canin Hypoallergenic, made out of some feathers, is highly TOXIC! And the company itself is a crazy marketing machine.

I am using RC for my Lab since April, 2015 and my lab throws most of the time, please ensure quality checks. My dog's vomit issue is still there and I am switching him to other food.

My Bassett hound mix was put on Royal Canin SO dog food because I was told she had crystals in her urine. Because it was so expensive I bought the first bag and put her back on her Pro Plan. But the vet talked me into putting her back on it. Tonight she got up to walk and was unsteady and shaking. My daughter who was here and has worked as a Vet technician for years said she was having a seizure. My baby was so scared and could not hold her bodily functions. It lasted for about 6-7 minutes but Thank God my daughter just held her until it passed. She says I can wait until morning to take her back to the Vet and to tell them I want to discontinue the Royal Canin because this didn't happen with her other food. After reading the complaints I definitely will.

After 6 feedings of 1/2 cup of food at each feeding, I have a dog broken out in hives, back paws chewed, and very lethargic. I have a vet appointment tomorrow. Why does the food smell so bad? I am feeding two other dogs a dry food that smells good...

I changed my English Bulldog's food to Royal Canin. She experienced the same symptoms other cats and dogs suffered; constipation at first then at the end diarrhea. I bought the food around August. I went back to her original food, but by then it was too late. She passed away Monday. I took her to the vet many times but they were unable to help her. DO NOT BUY THIS FOOD!!! I should've read the reviews before giving this food to my precious girl. I regret this terrible decision every day!!!

After over a decade of doing well on "Wellness" canned food, my cat had high protein levels in her urine. This is common for older cats. The vet recommended switching to a lower protein food, stating that a Renal Support food was necessary, and sold us Royal Canin. My cat eats mostly canned food. She likes it but is vomiting. This is a cat that never vomits, not even hairballs. Can anyone recommend a renal support food that is NOT Royal Canin?

For starters, let me address one issue. People come on here and read a few negative reviews about a product and immediately assume the product is bad as well as suddenly "relate" it to their issues. Their assumptions are often wrong. I look at sites like this like a hospital. Generally, you find sick people in the hospital and, generally, you only find people with complaints on sites like this. People with favorable comments don't often find a need to comment.

Pricey but my dogs like it. Size bag I want often not available or small pieces versus large. I want to avoid any product with god knows what toxic additives from China that could kill my dogs. My niece is a vet and she recommends Royal Canin and feeds her dogs that brand. I don't want food coloring to make the "vegetables" look bright green or orange or red to make the food look "meaty" to appeal to the owner. I am willing to pay for a quality product that I can rely on. Royal Canin smells appetizing to me and the dogs. I tried Blue Buffalo and found the smell rancid.

The vet put my cats on the Urinary SO dry food. They did fine on it for about 3 years. Now they all vomit after they eat. One of them has diarrhea. Contacted Royal Canin, and was told there is nothing wrong with the food. Reading all of these posts -- obviously something is going on. It's concerning. Done feeding Royal Canin to my cats.

My dog likes Royal Canin more than Natural Balance. I mix them. She eats the RC first. It's specifically for Chihuahua puppies. She always has bad breath after she eats but she is very healthy. I want to snuggle this little mouse dog but the breath is enough to gag you. She loves vegetables from Boston Market too. Maybe I will mix them all together. The RC smells like fried chicken. Of course she likes it. She likes meatloaf too.

I now try to use dog food which contains no food coloring, molded fake vegetables, or any ingredient from China. Since many well known brands use components from China without revealing that it is hard to choose a brand. A family member is a Vet and she uses and recommends Royal Canin.. My dogs like it and it makes firm stools. One of my dogs has to have a low fat diet so she gets some Royal Canin mixed with rice and chicken I cook.

Was told by my vet that the issues that my English Bulldog was experiencing was due to his food. She suggested Royal Canin. After only 2 days yes only 2 days after eating this Garbage my dog began experiencing seizures. They were terrifying moments of head jerking total loss of control and almost paranoid delusions. I am not lying. I took video and showed it to my vet and she cried saying she was so sorry. I don't blame her. We have gone back to the original brand of dog food but changed the protein level and he seems to be doing a lot better. Personally I am fearful to other owners out there that just think the dog is being silly or a bad dog.

I look for dog food that will enhance my dog's coat, hair and skin, as well as provide good nutrition. I have a Shih Tzu show dog and have to keep his coat long. Food with grains and poor nutrition causes the dog to scratch and to become uncomfortable.

My dog has had diarrhea for a complete month from this food. My baby boy is 11 years old and him and myself have not been able to sleep. He's had massive diarrhea since the beginning of trying any prescribed food. I want my money back from buying this food. I will see what is fit for him and so will I go through his vet for the guidance what's best for him since two different companies are being recalled for making dogs sicker.

I got the kitten dry food a couple of days ago. I have two five to six week old kittens. They are having diarrhea. Is that common? I know that their stomachs are not developed yet. But they seem to be doing really bad with this food. They are drinking. But it's really bad. If you can help please. I don't want to keep switching their food, it will make it worse. But I think that this kitten food is not good.

My sister has been feeding this to her cat for a few years because he had been diagnosed with UTI. This food is primarily made of corn, which is not a good food source for our pets, especially cats. That aside, over the last few weeks, her cat has been losing hair and has flaky, dry skin. He has also been vomiting after eating every meal. She brought him to her vet (from whom she buys Royal Canin), and the vet told my sister that the cat must be allergic to chicken, which sent her on another wild goose chase. My sister passed the leftover food on to me to feed 6 of my foster cats. Every cat started vomiting after eating it. Royal Canin makes it profitable for vets to sell, and vets are rarely educated in pet nutrition, so they believe whatever their rep tells them.

This is a great review not a bad one. Royal Canin renal cat food has saved my maine coon isis. She wasn't eating anything and was getting sickly so I had the vet check her out and I got some samples of the renal and now she is more healthy than I have ever seen her. She is doing great and acts like a kitten again and she is 9 years old. I will for sure 100% keep her on this food. It's darn expensive but it saved her so I will keep her on it!!! Proud of you Royal Canin. Keep it up ^_^ A very happy petmom LOL.

I have a healthy shih tzu that had 2 very small stones in her bladder so my vet had me change her food to Royal Canine SO. After 1 week she had severe pancreatitis and had to be hospitalized for several days. My vet wants me to put her back on this food too. Vets must be really brain washed into thinking this junk food is good for our pets. Never again! I went from having a healthy dog to one that is fighting for her life because of this food.

Our cat was put on the Royal Canin Urinary SO diet back in May. He seemed to do ok with the first bag of dry food and cans of wet food. However, our most recent purchase in August made him sick. First of all, he stopped wanting to eat the wet food (the consistency was off). So he was eating mostly dry food and ended up very dehydrated and constipated and was having yellow soft stools when he actually was able to poop. He started developing rashes around his face and sores on his chin. We switched him to Dave's Restricted Diet Magnesium & Phosphorus wet food and he is now totally healthy. Something is definitely wrong with the Urinary SO food.

I began using Royal Canin Adult PR Feline in 2015. In the last month or so my cat has been throwing up right after eating. He also would just sit by his bowl and meow like I was feeding him poison. Apparently I was. I took him to the vet last week to see what was wrong. She said he might have stomach issues and sold me Prednisone and Ondansetron to help his stomach issues. After reading reviews of Royal Canin I decided to not administer the drugs and try just changing foods. He hasn't thrown up in several days now and is eating fine.

I am been giving this food to my dog for few years due to stones in his bladder and in the last 6 months was vomiting and didn't want to eat the food. And I took the bag of dry food back to the vet, thinking that was something wrong with the food. Lost a lot of weight and start giving him the canned food and now the same thing is happening and after reading the complaints, I am going to have to stop giving my dog this food.

I have been feeding my cat Royal Canin Urinary SO for almost 5 years since he was diagnosed with FUS and the vet prescribed this food for him. He has been doing great on it until this last bag. He has been vomiting large amounts of undigested food and white foam and now just refuses to eat all together. He has lost a lot of weight. I am at a loss as to what to feed him because all other food could potentially kill him (we've had close calls before). Time for a vet visit. This product has certainly changed and it's not for the better.

There is something wrong with Royal Canin SO cat food. My cat threw it up then had diarrhea. He was so lethargic I told the vet to put him back on CD cat food. I called the company and they said there was nothing wrong with the food. Bull. The food was in date and he had no problems before.

Royal Canine Feline Urinary SO - My cats had been doing very well on this food until the last few months and now they are vomiting undigested food - I am switching them to another food. I also noted that the food apparently kills flies very quickly. I change the dry food out every morning and started finding dead flies each morning in the food this summer. Very disturbing.

I have been feeding one of my cats Royal Canin Urinary SO dry food for a year or two. My cat recently became ill and died. I do not know that the food caused it, but he stopped going poop, had seizures over the couple of days that the vets ran tests, then died. The emergency vet said he had a lot of stool in his system (don't know why they didn't try to help him with that). Was looking for other sources of toxins at home. After a few days, I decided to give some of this food to another of my cats. She became very ill, hissing and throwing up all over the place. I had just opened a new bag of this food when my first cat became ill, so now I am suspect of this food. I will call Lauren.

My cat has been on Royal Canin Indoor 27 dry cat food faithfully for several years without issue. However starting around May 2015 with a bag that I recently purchased (not expired) - my cat has been consistently vomiting the food up - whole, undigested pieces. It was to the point that this was expected. The cat was not lethargic and appeared to be of good health otherwise. I switched it over to another brand - grain-free (Nature's Variety Pride by Instinct), and the issue stopped completely. Not sure what is going on or if this was a "bad batch", but I unfortunately have to co-sign with the recent commenters on this brand. I will stick with my new choice and see how it pans out or transition to Canidae or Blue Buffalo Wilderness cat foods.

We feed our cat 50% Urinary SO because of a long history of stone production. The complementary food is Nutrisource Pure Vita. Feed Pure Vita for protein and to complement nutrition. (Had used SO 100% for 7 years.) We were unable to use 100% grain free previously, so we settled for a 50/50 mix. Complaint: This latest bag (MAY 31, 2016) of Urinary SO did cause a lot of vomiting and diarrhea initially. Thought it was a non-food issue for the cat. So we've continued feeding it. Still having loose stools. But, have noticed other issues as well; sleeping more and more deeply. The cat is hard to wake up. After reading posts here we will take him off the SO completely to see if these are side effects from the food. Hate to change the diet since he is diabetic. But seems like the right thing to do. Thanks for the info provided here.

I just want to say The Royal Canin is the best food ever. It is super expensive, but my dog and every other dog that has smelled it loves it! My dog had diarrhea since day 1, this cleared her up in a days and hasn't had any problems since. I take it with four treats at her dog training, and the others dogs try to steal the food from my pocket! I am currently trying to switch to a less expensive non-RX version. I hope it is as good as the Ultamino.

Got a new bag of food that was supposed to be the same as the old formula and my cats have been sick ever since - both of them. They are losing weight and vomiting everyday.

Everyone, if you are having issues with this food just as I am, do as I did. Call the company and make a complaint. My cat has been on RC Urinary SO for over 3 years and never had a issue until recently. She has been vomiting clear liquid with white foam and also vomiting undigested food pieces up. I spoke to Lauren when I called and she told me she has had no other formal complaints on this matter. Please call and ask for her directly and present your issue so they can determine the problem. Their number is 18005926687. And if she tells you she has had no other complaints, we will know she is a liar. Please, please call. Now, granted I will never feed this to my cat again, I don't want to see anyone face this issue further.

This pet "food" should be pulled off of all shelves. I was shocked and appalled at all of the negative reports (recent too) of this junk. We've been feeding our cats RC SO both wet and dry food for 10 years! Last month we bought a new bag and our cats' behavior has changed dramatically. Our older cat (who is overweight) is refusing to eat which is very, very out of character for him. He hides all day in our closet and only comes out at night to cuddle in our bed.

My 10-year-old cat has been on the same formula since she was one-year-old. She has been tolerating her diet very well. I just opened a new bag and have noticed a significant increase in her vomiting--mostly undigested kibble shortly after she eats. The interesting thing is she seems to tolerate her normal canned food without any problems of vomiting.

There is obviously some ingredient in the Royal Canin products that is having a very negative effect on my felines. I just switched over to this brand of food at the end of April and within four months I lost a feline to major kidney failure and noticing that my other 2 felines are now displaying some similar symptoms such as drinking water more often, not defecating nearly as much, throwing up the food... this is a huge concern. If something goes wrong with my other two cats I will have blood work-ups done and the food tested and guaranteed if this food is contributing to my felines all of a sudden having kidney failure there will be more than just this complaint taking place. I will now be buying a different brand and hope for the best.

I would like to share some positive feedback on Royal Canin SO dog food. My 10 lb Shih Tzu is 18 yrs old. 3 years ago she became very ill because of bladder stones. She had them removed and I started her on the Royal Canin SO. She's still spunky, loves the food and is doing fine. :)

I first suspected the food was a problem when 24 hrs after I stopped feeding my usually well cat Royal Canin Urinary dry food, he returned to his normal active, hungry, well self after a couple of weeks of vomiting, constipation and general lethargy (very atypical for him). He was only on the Urinary dry food because my other cat had struvite crystal issues some years ago, so they have both been on this diet for at least several years. My well cat was also on Royal Canin Obesity dry food, due to his voracious appetite. My other cat unfortunately died of kidney failure, after increased vomiting, constipation and lethargy also over the same period as my otherwise well cat. Both cats have been indoors cats, no contact with other animals, haven't attended a cattery in recent months, and have had consistent care. For this reason I looked up Royal Canin Urinary food reviews on the Internet, and was alarmed to read too many similar experiences!

My 18-year old cat did not have a bowel movement for 3 days. On July 3, 2015, I took my cat to my Vet. After a thorough exam, X-rays, enema and then a cleaning out under anesthetic, my cat was sent home with me with a bag of Royal Canin Gastrointestinal dry food. My Vet said this will keep his B.M.s flowing and to stop feeding him the Purina Pro Plan dry food he has been on for 18 years. By the way, all of his vital signs were excellent when she did the blood work up. After two days of feeding him the Royal Canin, my cat began having huge (almost 5" long) bowel movements! I couldn't believe that much could come out of a little body.

I rescued a 7 month old soft coated Wheaten Terrier a year ago. I received him on Royal Canin dog food. My vet advised this was a good food to keep him on. My problem was loose stools. I looked into switching his diet and learned Royal Canin is one of the worst dog food out there. Full of grains, oats, rice... All fillers. I'm now on Performatrin grain free and my dog's stools are normal. It's rated 5 stars on the Dog Food Advisor website...

Have they really changed anything lately? It seems like all of these reviews are recent, which is unsettling because our cats have recently had a lot of stomach issues on the kitten formula, and they've been eating RC for years. Personally I think it's overpriced garbage, and for the price of RC they should be turning out much better food.

Our 12 1/2 year old Lhasa Apso has been on this food (Royal Canin SO Dry Dog Food) for several years because of crystals in her urine. I realize this formula is supposed to make pets drink more water and dilute their urine. However, our pet in the last couple of years has been having more frequent bowel movements and more with mucus and even some blood and can't seem to put on weight. Last check at the vet she was about 14 1/2 pounds. I'm wondering if it is this food or her advanced age that could be making this happen. I don't remember this happening when she first started eating it.

I have a 6 year old Pug who developed Pancreatitis because I fed her Freshpet dog food and she couldn't handle the fat content (27%!!!). The vet prescribed the RC Low Fat/ High Digestive and she's been eating it for 5 years without one problem. She has had fewer and fewer episodes of discomfort. Her coat is fantastic and she's healthy and active. I have and will continue to recommend this for dogs like mine.

My cat was prescribed Royal Canin Urinary SO. In a previous review, I stated my cat wasn't eating more than a few bites of the can food and was losing weight. Well, we recently switched to another brand and my cat is doing the same thing. In defense of Royal Canin, my cat likes the dry food made for Urinary SO. She is still not really gaining weight but she does like the dry food this company makes.

Royal Canin Adult SO Canned Cat Food - This food was recommended by a vet for cats in order to prevent urinary stones. Our very healthy indoor/outdoor (enclosure) cat ate both wet and dry versions, for 8 years. In spring of 2015, he suddenly developed diarrhea, visiting litter box every hour or two. We followed online advice to feed the cat rice and chicken diet. His diarrhea stopped right away. After a few days, we resumed feeding him the Royal Canin, and the diarrhea returned. The vet said they had not had other complaints. I noted that the case of food had a dented can which was replaced by two cans from the vet's stock. They gave a refund for the remainder of the case. We are trying to find another suitable and affordable food for our cat and it is very difficult.

My cats have both had struvite problems and had been on RC Urinary SO for 4 years. Over the last month, the boy cat began vomiting in the same manner as a previous reviewer's dog and with that strange yellow color. The story is further shared by the fact that my boy's physical tests came out perfectly fine. The suspicion is a food allergy... Both cats are now on Hill's cd, and it seems better (though I wish they'd have real meat as their first ingredient). Why isn't this company doing something??? I am appalled by the number of horror stories with this food - across types. I'm going to call them and will report back if I have anything helpful to add.

My cat was not feeling well and was trying to pee and could not. They said he had crystals so they put him on this food. Royal Canin SO for cats. Any ways he has been throwing up clear puddles of liquid with white foam!! When I wake up they are everywhere. He has been drinking a lot also from the new water fountain I got him but this is not right!!!

My yorkie has renal problems and my vet suggested this Royal Canine renal diet. When I looked at the ingredients I was appalled. Pork and chicken byproducts!!! Are they kidding? That means beaks, feathers, claws, and hooves go into that food - JUNK!!! Unbelievable. What would make it worse were if it was made in China! I'm throwing it out. I'll continue making her food.

Hello everybody! I am ** from Portugal and my cat is also allergic to Royal Canin food. He is a persian cat and came to me with six years old. I started introducing RC persian and RC Digestive care. He started vomiting about a week later. He never had any contact with RC food before. I took him to the vet and he was diagnosed with a severe gastroenteritis, medicated for two weeks and feed with only Purina. After the medication was over, he vomited again. The vet told me that the gastroenteritis was still not cured. The vet did not believe the problem was RC food, so he recommended RC hypoallergenic. I gave the cat this food only once and he vomited 6 times in the period of an hour. And he was already strongly medicated when this happened. So now he is still on meds and eats Purina. He never vomited again. I am now waiting for the end of the treatment. I'm never going to give him RC again.

French Bulldog Became Ill After Eating Selected Protein Adult PV - This past Friday our dog woke up listless and lethargic. He did not eat or drink anything the entire day. On Saturday he started vomiting clear and yellow phlegmy vomit all day, 30 episodes or more. Finally, toward the end of the day it started to turn brown in color. He had a calm night, and then a couple small episodes of brownish vomit this morning, and now he seems to be doing much better. After reading the other posts here, we're pretty sure this was somehow related to his food. BBO/MA 01252016/CAD 00:29 R4 and 00:30 R4 also listed. We have decided to try a different food for him.

My beagle has been on Royal Canin SO for bladder crystals for about a year. Just the other day I purchased a new bag at the vet. When I opened the bag I said to myself “This looks different.” So I fed the dog that night and the next morning. That afternoon she started vomiting up the food and all day white and yellow foam, and drinking tons of water. I went on this website to see if anyone else had problems. Boy am I glad I did. I won't feed her that food ever again. Thank you everyone for writing in.

My dog is at the first stage of kidney failure. Vet suggested Royal Canin Renal food because Hill's k/d seemed not to interest my dog's appetite anymore. I bought the can version and I was amazed to see my dog eating the food without complaints. On the contrary he liked this food very much. Then I was curious to see if the dry food is tasty as the wet one and went to a research before I buy some. And then I read the Consumer Affairs reviews and I got worried. First I have to admit I was skeptical because these are very tricky times and you shouldn't believe everything you read, or at least I thought that since my dog's food is made in EU and I haven't heard about complaints in Greece, I should be alarmed but not to the point of being hysterical.

I have a 4 year old Shih Tzu who was diagnosed with pancreatitis. Vet recommended RC GI low fat dog food. I bought the can dog food not the dry food. I only bought 2 since that was all they had on the shelf. He has been on it for 2 days and so far, no bad reaction. However, reading the numerous reviews/complaints about RC products, really scares me to death, as my poochie is my pride and joy! I am calling the VET first thing in the morning for him to recommend another low fat GI food besides RC. Thank you for opening my eyes!!

First I want to thank every pet owner who has written. My dog was put on this food for bladder stone treatment. She was doing well until I got her second bag and she became lethargic and she lost her appetite. I since reading the report posted noticed that I have bag BBD/MA 04172016/CAD 17ABR2016 02; 46 HECHO EN/FABRIQUE AU/MADE IN USA. I am very concern, but my Vet bill is so big at this time I am watching her and encouraging her to drink water. I tried to give her favorite soft dog food and she is not interested.

I have a 3 yr old male cat with Struvite stones. I had him on RC Urinary SO regular and then switched to Moderate Calorie. At first no problems, but about 6 months ago he started vomiting irregularly for 3-4 days, either right after eating or some time after or both. Vomit was vivid yellow with mucus. His appetite was seriously reduced. He would also spit out some pieces as if he found them unpalatable (or too hard? as other people on the site have commented). At the time he was mostly outdoors so I was worried about infections/poisoning. My vet did all tests available but found him in great health.

Royal Canin Renal Prescription Dog Food - Product was prescribed by Vet for my dog with CKD, I purchased the palatability pack - rather expensive, but if was going to help my dog, I did not really mind. I would do anything for her no matter what it cost. However, to start off with everything seemed fine, but over a period of about four days, my dog's fur started to fall out, so much so, every time we stroked her you would get a handful of fur. I then realized, that it had only happened since being fed this food. I then decided to revert back to a homemade renal diet and within two days her fur stopped falling and is now thankfully, getting back to normal. Would certainly not recommend.

I have been feeding my cat Royal Canin dry food for 4 yrs with no problem, until this last bag 2015. My cat vomited after eating it every time and was very lethargic. I did not know the first couple of times that it was the food, but by the third time that she vomited after eating, I immediately took the food away and threw out the very large and expensive bag. I sadly bought two bags and now have to see if I can get a refund for the unopened bag. I have switched her food and she has not vomited since! PLEASE check out this company. I fear for the pets that may still be eating this.

I switched to Royal Canin from Blue Buffalo approximately seven months ago. I thought my older dog, who is now nine, had a skin issue his entire life. My veterinarian suggested I try Royal Canin, and my dog's skin issues cleared up within a few weeks. I was so pleased with the results, I switched my other dog, and both of my cats to Royal Canin. I have noticed their stool has less of an odor, and that there is not nearly as much. My pets are more active, my older dog acts like he is three years old again, and their breath is much better. The specific products I use are Royal Canin Maxi Senior, Royal Canin Small Breed, Royal Canin Indoor Cat. I have never been so pleased with a pet food before.

I am not sure if this is due to the Royal Canine food as I am going to the vet tomorrow due to my dog having a rash under her arms and above her ears, and also a bald patch on her belly. Lately I have noticed crusty spots around the red spots and we have given her absolutely nothing except the Royal Canine Hydrolyzed Protein diet. We have kept her on this due to having stomach and diarrhea issues, however after reading other posts and seeing similar problems with hair loss, I am concerned. The previous labeling said hypoallergenic, however they changed to hydrolyzed protein.

A few years ago I was raising my Rottweiler puppies on Royal Canin - and only Royal Canin. I noticed that when the pups reached about 6 weeks of age they started to shake and battle to walk. My vet at the time told me that it appeared that they were growing too fast and the only food we were feeding was Royal Canin. I took them off Royal Canin immediately and put them on another puppy food and after a week the shaking stopped and they could walk fine. I then discontinued use of Royal Canin until recently I tried it again hoping something in the formula had changed.

I have been feeding my cat a renal diet for years. She is 20. I switched to this brand last year - gave it to her mixed with other food - and have had nothing but problems. 4 bladder infections and very bad gas. I had just switched to giving her this food exclusively over the last 2 weeks and she has had very bad diarrhea ever since. I didn't realize until now that it is her food! I do not know what is in this stuff but I paid a ton of money for it and it is crap. What is wrong with this company? How can there be so many people with the same concern and nothing being done about it?

Let me start out with saying my 5 year old schnauzer mix has been on Royal Canin so for urinary issues for about 3 years or more. I recently picked up a new bag in March and opened in April. She is now getting these weird blister like rashes. They swell up and don't appear to be painful. They swell up and reduce to nothing in a matter of hours and it's been happening for almost a week now. Has anyone else experienced this? I've limited everything she's getting to just her Royal Canin food so I'm thinking they have changed something. Based on a number of reviews it is making dogs sick as well. Does anyone have any additional information on if they have changed something or if they are experiencing the same as my poor pooch?

I have two Himalayan cats and fed them RC Persian formula for a long time. They loved it and seemed to do well. I was happy about the special shape of the kibble because my one flat faced kitty could eat it much easier than other dry foods. Then suddenly one of them began to vomit on a daily basis, sometimes several times a day. I changed their food (which is no easy task) and the vomiting stopped. I have tried to go back to the RC several times because they did like it so much but the vomiting has happened every time. I also have to say I am VERY unimpressed with the ingredients in this food, especially for the price. Byproducts, corn, etc. Not good quality. I don't think the original version had the by products so it appears something has changed, which might be the whole problem. We won't be back.

We purchased and opened a new bag of RC Urinary SO dry dog food for our Bailey, who has had bladder stones occur and needed them removed surgically twice. This dog has otherwise been healthy and happy and always a good eater. She was fed her 1 cup of food on Saturday evening, but by 4:30 Sunday morning she was vomiting all of it up, and appeared listless or lost. A couple of hours later she was panting, and drooling and felt warmer than usual. She was rushed to the Emergency Animal Hospital with 103.5 temp and spent the night for observation.

I bought this food for my cat while I was in the southwest as I had run out of her usual food. She's an older cat and I looked for a lower protein food. This indoor cat food looked just the ticket. After a few weeks I noticed her fur was growing but she was not shedding. Soon I noticed mats forming. I was brushing her but very little fur came out and the mats were hard. I stopped feeding her the food and threw it out. I got some other food and started her on that. I am hoping that after four months after starting the Royal Canin food she will start shedding and the mats with come out. I brush her several times a day and pull out a few mats. She is patient up to a point then she gets testy and I stop. I believe the mats are painful. The company needs to put a warning on the bag of food that it will cause serious matting. Expensive food is not always good food.

The vet put my Shih Tzu on the S/O after having surgery for stones to prevent her from getting them again. A few days after she started the food, she started vomiting nonstop. I took her to the vet and they gave her medication for the vomiting and had to hydrate her. I had her on the chicken and rice for a week and yesterday I gave her the S/O dog food and again she started throwing up. I couldn't believe this food that we are giving our animals to help them feel better are making them sick! I am disgusted and this food needs to be taken off the shelf NOW. This company has no business being open.

My 7 year old Pichon got sick with severe diarrhea. I had just opened a brand new sealed bag of Royal Canin Mini Special Dog Food that I had just purchased from Petco. I was concerned because my dog had been on this food for over 5 years without incident but the diarrhea came on suddenly. I remembered hearing of other dog food manufactures having tainted food. I was concerned if this was now happening to Royal Canin. I put my dog on a rice diet (something dogs get when they have diarrhea).

My Jack Russell (Jack) spent a night at a local kennel while the family took a road trip last weekend. When Jack went in to the kennel he was fine and in true Jack Russell form. When we picked Jack up 2 days later he was lethargic, shaking constantly, and started throwing up violently, and constantly, so we rushed him the Animal Hospital. He spent one night in the hospital and was rehydrated with IV, and medication to prevent additional vomiting (Hospital Bill $1000.00). Later that day upon bringing him home from the hospital Jack again started vomiting and diarrhea, so back to the hospital where he stayed for two days. The wife and I called the kennel and spoke to the owner who suggested the Royal dog food could be the cause as several other dogs became ill (throwing up) during the same short stay as Jack.

I have just started feeding my cats Royal Canin SO for Urinary Tract issues, but these reviews are worrying me! One cat does seem a little sluggish, but not overly so. The cats never seem to get full on this kibble, which is disturbing, and one vomits a bunch - but she was doing that before from eating too much grass. I would be interested in hearing which brands the April 5th commenter switched to. None of them like C/D. For now, the cats all seem to gobble this up.

My vet suggested Royal Canin Hypoallergenic dry food for my cat's scratching, due, it seemed, to food allergies. He has been on it for at least two years and ate it with no problems, though he is still scratching. Starting in March of this year he started to lose weight and lost 1 1/2 lbs over two months. At the same time, he became lethargic and, most unusually, began vomiting every few days, four on average. My vet took an x-ray ($300) but found nothing that could cause this.

I have used RC boxer formula for my boxer since he was a puppy after trying a few different "high quality" foods, specifically high protein foods. The high protein foods tended to give him bad gas and he didn't seem to like it very much so I was happy when the RC seemed to be the answer to the problems and it was for years. In 2014 our food supplier told us that they would no longer carry the product because of unhealthy changes coming in future ingredients. They explained that the ingredient has been linked to health issues in dogs.

We have fed our Bichon Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Urinary SO for about 3 years to prevent crystals and bladder stones for which she had 2 operations. Up until now she has loved this dog food and had no problems. It is all that she eats. In the last two weeks she has developed diarrhea and now has blood in her stools. She started leaving her food on her dish when she is always ravenous about it. I called the vet and have an appt. tomorrow but I am convinced there is something wrong with this dog food. My husband called the company and they said they only had trouble with cat food. I feel I have to stop using this product and would like to know how to get it analyzed.

I have been feeding my 2 Boxers R/C for about 5 years - they love it and never an issue. I made the big mistake of trying Blue Buffalo, what an idiot I was! (You can see my review on their CA site dated Jan 8th '15). I only changed because felt BB had more antioxidants, what a costly mistake. My dogs are now on Royal Canin for the remainder of their lives. Thank you for really caring about our pets.

My 12 year old Miniature Schnauzer has been on the RC Urinary SO dog food for about three years with no problems. The last bag I had gotten from my vet looked different. The pellets were smaller and very hard. I figured they had changed their formula or something? After every meal about an hour or so later my dog would get really bad vomiting spells. This went on for about a week. We took her off of it and she got better. As soon as she went back on it because this is the food she needed for the problem, it started again. She was very lethargic, vomiting and eventually stopped eating everything.

The vet recommend using the Royal Canin Urinary formula both wet and dry because my 8-year-old pug had crystals in urine. She first became constipated then I was told to add water. Then she still experienced little to hard stools. The vet said I could put broth in her food. But then stool became watery and soft. I then stopped the broth and just fed the diet by itself the wet and dry RC urinary formula and she started vomiting yellow. This has been going on for 1 week now. I'm stopping the food altogether.

I was looking for a cheaper but decent dog food for my 12 month old Bull Mastiff Bella. She had previously been eating Eukanuba with a little rice. When her stools became runny I decided to try Royal Canin sensitive on the advice of our pet shop. Two days after starting this new food I noticed lumps appearing all over her body, I didn't think too much of it as they didn't seem to be bothering her. However by the end of the week she was scratching like crazy her previously shiny coat was dull, her fur was falling out more so than usual and she just didn't have the same amount of energy that a 12 month old puppy should. I stopped the food immediately. I will never buy this food again and I will inform my pet shop. I have since put her back on Eukanuba and she is almost her normal self.

In December 2008, my 5 year old domestic shorthair cat Lucas had a urinary blockage and spent several days at the vet recovering. Fortunately he survived and my vet recommended that I start feeding him the Royal Canin Urinary SO to help prevent the issue from happening again. The food was well liked. Lucas continued on the RC Urinary SO for several years with great results. In April 2014, Lucas began vomiting -- typically in the early morning hours and mostly broken down food from his meal the evening prior. At first it was typically every other day to every 2nd day. Within 3 - 4 weeks it progressed to every morning without fail.

I had fed my 10 year old male DSH Royal Canin SO for about 8 yrs & he's only had several infections. After his first infection, it was suggested to include the canned SO to prevent renal disease, I would only give him 1/6 of a can. He was always hungry & would even eat silk flowers, & he did quite a bit of vomiting. This was so fattening that I could only feed him 1/3 of a cup & he weighed 11-12 lbs. I found that a moderate calorie diet was available & switched so he could eat more & not have a weight problem. After mixing for about a week or 2, he is now on MOD calorie SO dry 1/2C & 1/4 can of the Mod calorie SO wet. I spent almost $500 to find normal urinalysis, blood, x-ray & urine culture & ultrasound guided cystoscopy, all normal.

Our cats have used this formula for years without problems. We feed it to our older male cat who gets crystals in his urine sometimes. All of the cats get this food because we leave a bowl out for them with half Blue Buffalo and half of the urinary formula. Like I said, we've been years with no problems. Recently, with our last bag that we bought at the end of January, all of our cats began having problems. They were all vomiting at least once a day, had horrible diarrhea, and their breath smelled terrible. At the same time they were shedding an awful amount of fur and sleeping more than usual. We have 8 cats and all of them had some sort of symptom, like they weren't feeling up to snuff.

Ok, I just read someone else's story from 5 minutes away from my home regarding similar issue. I gave my cat Royal Canin Persian and just switched to Royal Canin Sensitive Stomach for cats and now she looks like she is dying! She is no longer eating or drinking water. She was throwing up and having diarrhea but because she isn't eating, it sort of stopped. It appears she is going into renal failure. There are no recalls on this food so how can 2 households from the same area be having the same problems with this brand of food??? I am disgusted. I just lost my other cat from pancreatitis and now may be losing the other.

We've fed our two dogs’ prescription Royal Canin Hypoallergenic dog food for the last 7 or more years. Last week, one of my dogs had a sudden, very violent vomiting episode coupled with a total loss of appetite (even for straight chicken/rice or ground beef). The severity of the situation was established when she refused treats - she NEVER refuses treats. She was drinking copious amounts of water and had a very unusual peeing accident in the house, which was totally abnormal behavior. And now that I think back about symptoms, they were both more lethargic around the house. The next day, my larger dog of the two, also started vomiting and refusing to eat anything. They did not eat anything for a straight 72-hours :( only coupled with an unquenchable thirst for water.

My cat ate same the brand cat foods for all his life. I would often bring him something new, but would always go to trash. One day, I brought home a trial package Royal Canin dry foods, and he went crazy over it. Considering his history of rejecting all "new" foods, it was rather weird. But, I figured that RC foods were healthy as many vets' offices sell them. Within short time, my cat was eating RC foods only, both wet & dry.

I have four fur babies and have all been on Royal Canine Miniature Adult 27 for years. We purchased a new bag of food the latter part of January and since then, 3 of my dogs have been hospitalized with poisoning! Severe vomiting and severe bleeding from the rectum. My 7 year Dachshund was in the hospital for 2 days recovering this past Monday. I didn't know what it could be and my last resort was the food. I was so unsure until I stumbled upon all of these complaints. They need to pull the food immediately!! Pets are at risk!!! I had made my husband pull the food and buy another bag, but after reading this, I will never but that food again!!!

I have tried many, many brands of foods and treats for my 10-year old Yorkie Terrier (Sophie). She gets finicky and will eat one brand for kibble food then get tired of that and so I have found the best results come from the following 3 brands (which have also been verified as very good choices) and so Royal Canin, Wellness Brand, and CORE Brand dry foods and treats seem to make her happy and her digestive track happy. Many of other brands such as Kibbles & Bits, Natural Choice, Alpo have no REAL FOOD value. I have always been advised that dry food is a MUST as the main source in diet for several reasons, a major one is KEEPING THEIR TEETH HEALTHY - dogs who eat only wet food have nothing to keep the tartar and plaque minimal and we include Denta Stix as a daily treat.

I heard great reviews for Royal Canine. I bought the brand for my type of cat. I was trying to transition him from kitten food to adult food. I mixed a 1/2 cup of royal canine with his food to transition him slowly. He ate a couple chunks of the royal canine, so I was excited that maybe this was going to go well. Within 12 hours he had stopped eating and drinking water. He was using the litter box with a lot of stool in it, but no urine. I waited two days, took him to the vet, with no real answers from them. They can't find anything wrong. A little bacteria in his urine and, a little dehydrated. Really? I told you he was getting dehydrated.

My cats have been eating RC hydrolyzed protein dry cat food for 5+ years as prescribed by their vet. In December 2014, we purchased a new bag through the vet as normal, and while our healthy 8 year old showed no signs of issues (that we know of, she is very shy and hard to catch) the normally social 14 year old broke out in all over hives, had trouble breathing and was rushed to the emergency vet. After a few aye he was scratching to the point of bloody spots all over his body and had no hair left on his legs, stomach and head from scratching and biting it off.

I have two 2 year old ragdolls, one has had his share of issues, the other is healthy as a horse. At a very young age I began to only feed them organic grain free food, only wet, no dry as they will not touch dry. The not so healthy one was recently diagnosed with a portasystemic liver shunt and it was recommend I feed him Royal Canin renal. They both loved it immediately, however, the one with problems developed a blockage within 2 hours, so off to the ER. He stayed at his regular vet for the day, they fed him (not Royal Canin) and watched him to make sure he was passing urine. I came home to find the healthy one had thrown up all over the place. He has never done this his entire life, this cat as never been sick! Not even hair balls!!!

Our toy poodle has eaten RC since he was a puppy and is now 10 yrs old. In November we bought a new bag of food and he wasn't eating as well as he had. He also started vomiting at least once a day, and continued to worsen until a few weeks ago, he was up all night vomiting and shaking. In the morning, I noticed that his urine looked brown. I got a sample and took it to the vet with him. His urine was full of bilirubin, his blood work was triple the levels that it should be for liver function, and an ultrasound revealed pancreatitis with liver involvement. They weren't even sure he would survive this.

We recently decided to purchase Royal Canin "Hairball" because one of our two cats has been having hairball issues, and I did some research and found that this is a medium-rated (not highly-rated) brand. But we're living in Hong Kong now, and this was the only medium-to-high quality hairball food available to us. Well, after only a few days of trying to introduce this food, our cats have been having constant vomiting problems. We were shocked by this! Before, they might have each vomited once or twice a month, which is quite normal for cats. Since introducing this only four days ago, however, we have witnessed them both vomit about 7-8 times in total.

I bought a 15 kg bag of this food at pets at home and my dog had an allergic reaction. All his face was full of lumps and swollen ears. It is definitely the food. I thought something bitten him but after checking every time he eats this food he has the same allergic reaction. This happened before with this food... a few months ago he was vomiting and had diarrhea.

I've been using Royal Canin for my cat for about 2 years and I didn't encounter any problem so far. The packages mention that the (dry) food is produced in Europe. However, after I read some reviews, I'm worried. I also noticed that in the ingredients there are soy oil and corn. Unfortunately there are also preservatives. Does anyone know if the soy or corn is mutant (genetically modified)? In USA, the genetically modified vegetables are allowed, but not in Europe. I love my cat and I don't want to suffer something. What should I give him to eat? What is really safe and good (quality food)? Thank you in advance.

I have 6 cats. I tried this cat food in October. The recent bag purchased in January caused 4 of my cats to projectile vomit and have diarrhea. I took them all off the food and they got better. I knew from the start that the ingredients were not the best but had an issue with one cat that had poo problems so I wanted to try it, and the first 2 bags were ok..but this last one was a nightmare so I switched to Blue for sensitive stomach. I called the Royal Canin company and they said they have not had any problems with this food and that I should ask for a refund from place of purchase. I'm done with Royal Canin. Thank you.

I use the Royal Canin pet food weight control. My dog broke out all over her body. The sore on her body was so bad. It took weeks for her to heal. She had been eating the one for small breed. She was fine until we done the weight control. My baby girl was miserable. So please don't use this product.

I have a 10 year old beagle that had bladder stones a few years ago. After being on the Royal Canin urinary food for a few years we never had a problem. My dog always was happy to eat her food until recently. I noticed her not as eager to eat as usual. It would take her almost all day to eat the kibble that was in her bowl. Then she refused to eat it all together. Then the vomiting started. Took her to the vet and had blood work done and an xray of her stomach to make sure she had no obstruction.

Our dog has been on this food for years with no problem. In November 2014, I went into vet to get another bag and our regular brand was no longer there. I asked the office and they said this other Royal Canin bag was the same as our regular food but they had changed the color of the bag. Within a week or so of having our "regular" brand in the new bag, our dog started to experience stomach rumbling, vomiting and diarrhea. She is now at the point where she is eating very little, including beef and chicken - foods she was rarely treated to and ones she passionately devoured in the past. My wife checked for recalls and we stumbled on to these posts which are almost identical to what has happened to our dog.

I've been giving my cat Royal Canin for atleast 12 years. The vet recommended it because she had crystals in her bladder. Four years she has eaten nothing but that cat food and just recently she's been drinking a lot of water and going to the bathroom a lot and I was worried I took her to the vet. $500 later I find out she has a bladder infection I thought she might have diabetes. She was Lethargic and I really thought she was in a dangerous state. After reading about Royal Canin I immediately changed her food and now the difference like day and night she's looks so much happier and she's able to get around, she's not tired anymore. She's like her old self again.

My cat was diagnosed with an inflamed urinary tract, and the vet recommended that I put her on Royal Canin S/O. Not only is the food incredibly expensive, but when I opened the bag it smelled like corn! Why am I paying $40 for a bag of corn and by-products? The food did help calm her bladder, but made her very lethargic, lazy, and thirsty. I'm fairly certain that all this food does is make her drink more in order to flush out her bladder. I switched her to a diet of high quality canned food with a high moisture content for the same price I was paying for that awful prescription food, and she's doing much better with no side effects. I wish I could get my money back, and I will never be recommending royal canin to any of my customers as I work for a national chain pet store. There are so many higher quality foods that will help prevent issues for the same price as prescription food.

I have 2 Shih Tzu puppies, 4 months and 10 months. The vet told me to put them on Royal Canin. They've been eating it for months without any issues. This week, I bought a new bag and now both dogs have diarrhea and are vomiting. It has to be the food since they haven't eaten anything else. Taking them to the vet tomorrow. When I googled this tonight, I found all the complaints about the same thing. I'm calling Royal Canin tomorrow to file a complaint. They can't poison animals and get away with it!!

So after our 4 yr old Pug having Bladder Stones, we were recommended to put her on the RC SO. She ate it, but a Pug will eat just about anything. After a few days on it I could tell she didn't like it but ate it none the less as I was mixing it with some warm water as we always do with any dry food. Several times she had gotten sick from it, which I thought could have been normal due to changing foods, although we have changed foods once before years ago and none of our 3 Pugs ever had the slightest issue with it.

I have used Royal Canin pet food for years because it touted as being the purest and best food on the market. I specifically have used SO Moderate Canin for crystals in the urine of my black lab. I ordered a new bag which I fed my dog from Sunday Jan. 11. I fed her 2 meals on Mon, Jan.12 and began to notice a foul horrible flatulence from her which she NEVER has. By Tues. even Jan 12 she still had the flatulence, began to act uncomfortable, and kept going outside to eat grass. 2 and 4 a.m. she threw up twice. So, I stopped the food Wed. a.m. and out her on oatmeal and the symptoms went away immediately. I contacted the company and of course they said there is nothing wrong with their food...blah, blah, blah. So, I reported this to my Vet which she said she had heard some rumblings about this...duh! And she didn't inform me! So, I posted my complaint on FB and asked my friends to repost it and hopefully their friends will repost. Won't be buying anymore Royal Canin, folks.

My healthy 12-year old Labrador Retriever has been on Royal Canin Hypoallergenic dog food for several years now and was previously on Hills Science Diet Z/D Low Allergen. She always enjoyed the food until recently, starting in September or October. We brought home a new bag of dry food which she would not eat. We then bought the canned version which she was willing to eat some of.

I recently opened a new bag of Royal Canin Weight Maintenance for mini dogs. My dog became very sick vomiting and having straight blood diarrhea. Has anyone else had this same issue? If so, do you have the lot numbers on the bag of dog food?

My dog has been on this food for 9 years and in November 2014 I opened a new bag. Within 3 days she was vomiting and not eating. After a vet visit and 2 weeks off the food she was finally well again. So I started her again on the food and now 45 days later we are again at the vet. This time in the emergency room with her vomiting again and passing gelatinous bloody stools. I am so upset that I didn't research all the same stories that I am now reading on this site regarding the food. I just didn't believe after so long with the same formula that this would be happening. All indications are pointing to the food. Her blood work will be back and X-rays and I hope I don't lose her. This company needs to listen to these complaints and take it off the market until thoroughly testing again. The vets and hospital says no one will test the food unless there is a recall or many complaints. That's why I am posting this. I hope I can help someone avoid this terrible experience. My poor dog!!!

We took one of our 3 cats to the vet last week for a suspected bladder infection. With the infection confirmed, the vet gave us an antibiotic and had us purchase a small $35 bag of Royal Canin food to "help" with urinary function. We asked if the food would be okay for all 3 of our cats (ages 1.5, 5, & 7). The vet assured us it would be fine for all. After a week of being on the food, all 3 cats have become somewhat lethargic. The youngest began vomiting, and has pooped on the carpet, which has NEVER happened before. He is coughing every few seconds like he's about to vomit and his tummy is tight and making awful noises. He's obviously miserable. The eldest appears to be having stomach pains and we can also hear the noises from his belly. The middle cat, the one with the original infection, is lethargic and not at all his happy, playful self.

I have a large shepherd/rottweiler mix and he has been on this product for approx 2 years. He has never had any issue with this product. Last 26 # bag I bought through Rx from Pet360 seems to be "off." He refuses to eat and when he does he has a vomiting spell or the food remains totally undigested. Their formula must have changed as he always LOVED this food.

The dog started refusing the food. Then, when she did eat, she threw it up and developed diarrhea. She has been ill for 10 days, and it just occurred to me that it could be the Royal Canin. I put her on a diet of rice and wet food by a different company, and she is improving over the past 24 hours. I will be contacting Royal Canin tomorrow.

Our toy poodle has been on the Royal Canin, "Poodle 30" for small poodles for all of her life and it was good. The pet store where we buy it told us last year that they the formula was going to be changed on the food and that we should buy a bag of the new one to mix with the current to gradually accustom our poodle to the change. However, we saw the same bag without any change still in the stores so kept with it.

My Jack Russell has been eating SO for 3yrs now with no evidence of any issues. He liked the food. I bought a new bag on 11/13/14 and within days my dog began to have vomiting spells right after eating and tremors. He progressively got worse so I took him to the vet. The vet states after X-rays and a physical that they cannot find anything health wise other than food so he needs to start taking eating rice and boiled chicken along with Pepcid ac. He stopped vomiting till I reintroduced the SO in his diet again. This caused explosive pooping. I have contacted royal canin with my concerns.

I have 3 cats, 13 years old. They have been eating combined Maine Coon and Hairball dry food from RC for several years. I recently bought new bags of both (Dec 2014; I buy the large bags, so they last several months). Suddenly both cats are vomiting constantly- the noise is actually waking me at night. They don't get any other food, and they don't go outdoors. Nothing else has changed. I have been very happy with these foods, so it is sad to hear that to save a few dollars, they are willing to kill cats. At a cost of over $150 for the two bags, I expected better quality ingredients, and better control of the presumed quality of the materials they source from other companies.

My cat has eaten a total of 3 bags of Royal Canin Pure Feline over a period of about 4 months. Bought a new bag on 17/12/14 and the very next day after only 2 portions of it, she had become lethargic, had difficulty walking (her rear end was slightly sagging) and was drinking a LOT of water. Took her to the vet where she had a high temperature of 40 deg C. After an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory shot, she is no better 12 hours later. I immediately suspected her condition may be food related which brought me to this site. Not eating anything - boiled up some turkey which she loves, but she hasn't touched it. I fear after reading posts about this food that it may be the cause of whatever the problem is which may be kidney-related. Am going to try her on Science Plan or one of the other recommended dry cat foods today and pray to God she will recover. Vet seeing her again this evening.

Royal Caning Renal LP feline and Urinary SO feline - I bought a new bag of both of these foods right before Thanksgiving. My 2 Tonkinese cats who are very picky and only eat Royal Canin stopped eating the food. I noticed it was too hard to chew at all and then I tried to HAMMER it to break it into smaller pieces and it would not even break up! My cat tried to show me that it was impossible to eat I think. Now I am force feeding one of them the Royal Canin Renal LP food in cans I had purchased last year for a sick cat and the other cat is eating only Royal Canin dry food that I am grinding in a food processor (but even then, it doesn't break apart much).

I took my cat in for constipation issues. Her condition had finally returned to normal a couple of days prior to my visit with the Vet but he recommended Royal Canin Gastro dry food and stated the higher fiber content would keep her bowels running smoothly. I expressed my feelings of doubt about Royal Canin foods as they are packed with fillers, preservatives and artificial coloring. I am a firm believer of canned food for cats as they drink little to no water and they need the moisture in their colon and it's proven to keep their kidneys healthier. Plus my cat is fed grain free. I gave in to the vet's insistence and purchased a bag. After 1 month of a gradual increase of food she began to pull her fur out with her teeth on her top hind area and scratching around her neck causing tiny bumps and scabs.

Our dog has IBD and has been on Royal Canin hydrolyzed for 6 months and doing great until we noticed two weeks ago they changed the label and now she has bad diarrhea. I have read that they changed something with this food... Why would they do this?