Some cats have fussy appetites, and you might find that your cat sometimes refuses to eat the food you give it. That's why it's important to select a food product that not only contains healthy nutrients, but that also appeals to your cat's natural preference. Suitable for adult cats, Royal Canin Protein Exigent is specially formulated with all the nutritional needs of fussy felines like yours in mind. Some fussy cats are more attracted to food that contains high dietary protein levels. Royal Canin Protein Exigent has the ideal balance of protein, carbohydrate, and fat to stimulate and satisfy the natural palette of cats with this particular preference. L.I.P (Low Indigestible Protein) protein is also included for its very high digestibility. To further contribute to your cat's health, Royal Canin Protein Exigent contains a specifically adapted energy content to help your cat to control and maintain an ideal weight. Research has shown that each cat has a natural preference when selecting food, these preferences relate to 3 main factors: protein level, aromatic profile, savour diversity. That's why Royal Canin has developed 3 different formulas - to satisfy even the fussiest cats. These products are all part of our Feline Preference range and also include Royal Canin Savour Exigent and Royal Canin Aroma Exigent. What's more, Royal Canin Protein Exigent has also been formulated an optimal balance of minerals that help to support and maintain the health of your adult cat's urinary system. At Royal Canin they're committed to providing nutritional solutions to your pet's needs. All of their products undergo an extensive quality control process in order to guarantee the optimum quality of food as well as catering to your cat's specific dietary requirements and lifestyle. This means that when your cat eats Royal Canin Protein Exigent, it's getting a complete and balanced diet. Post-ingestion perception is an essential distinguishing factor in what cats choose to eat. For many cats, this feeling is the overriding factor in deciding whether they will choose to eat this food over a prolonged period of time. The more positive the feeling about the food, the more likely the cat will be to eat this food in the future. Royal Canin Exigent - Protein Preference cat food provides the right balance of nutrients for demanding, choosy cats, which are particularly sensitive to the taste of proteins in their food: Highest acceptance: The texture, the taste and the aroma of Royal Canin Exigent 42 dry cat food with Protein preference meets the demands of the fussiest cat. Helps maintain ideal weight: The balanced calorific content meets the nutritional requirements of a cat of ideal weight. Healthy Fur: the balanced nutrients include biotin and borage oil (rich in Omega- 6 fatty acids) to support healthy and beautiful fur. Cat's preferences for particular types of foods varies from cat to cat. The species, breed, experiences and habits are just some of the factors affecting preferences, influence whether your cat certain foods or not. That's why some cats have changeable appetites and can sometimes be hard to please. This can sometimes lead to irregular eating, which in turn can result in digestive problems. An irregular, unbalanced diet can even produce negative effects on your cat's fur. Royal Canin has developed the Exigent product line to meet the exclusive nutritional needs of fussy cats, which satisfy even the most demanding of cats. Based on the latest science in palatability, they respond to each cat’s individual preference. For more than 40 years Royal Canin has been making your pet’s health the prime focus of their work leading to the product range “Health Nutrition” amongst others. Only with the knowledge of your pet’s exact nutritional requirements and with respect for the individuality of every animal can the perfect meal be developed and produced to exactly meet your pet’s needs. Some fussy cats are most attracted by high dietary protein levels. PROTEIN EXIGENT has the ideal protein, carbohydrate and fat balance to satisfy the natural preference of these cats. Adapted energy content to help maintain the fussy cat at ideal weight. Each cat has a natural preference when selecting food: smell, texture or by protein level. ROYAL CANIN has developed 3 different formulas with the aim to satisfy even the fussiest cats. Formulated to help maintain health of an adult cat’s urinary system. Additives Vitamin A: 17500 IU, Vitamin D3: 900 IU, E1 (Iron): 32 mg, E2 (Iodine): 3.3 mg, E4 (Copper): 10 mg, E5 (Manganese): 42 mg, E6 (Zinc): 126 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.05 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 5 g - Preservatives - Antioxidants. *L.I.P. : protein selected for its very high assimilation. Composition Dehydrated poultry protein, maize, vegetable protein isolate*, wheat, animal fats, maize gluten, hydrolysed animal proteins, beet pulp, vegetable fibres, minerals, yeasts and parts thereof, soya oil, borage oil. Crude ash: 8.7%. Crude fibre: 3.1%. Crude oil fats: 15%. Moisture: %. Protein: 41%.