Instinct vs Royal Canin
Instinct and Royal Canin are compared using the VetKriter scientific scoring system. Instinct has 59 products with an average VetScore of 82.1, while Royal Canin has 890 products with an average VetScore of 78.4.
Instinct leads with a 3.7 point higher average VetScore.
Higher Score
Instinct
59 Products
VS
Royal Canin
890 ProductsInstinct Top Products
| # | Product | VetScore | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Instinct Original Kitten Chicken Wet Cat Food | 95 | 12.0% |
| 2 | Instinct Raw Boost Indoor Health Rabbit Dry Cat Food | 92 | 39.0% |
| 3 | Instinct RawBoost Puppy Whole Grain Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food | 91 | 28.0% |
| 4 | Instinct Raw Boost Indoor Health Chicken Dry Cat Food | 91 | 37.5% |
| 5 | Instinct Original Chicken Wet Cat Food | 90 | 10.0% |
| 6 | Instinct Original Puppy Chicken Wet Dog Food | 90 | 10.0% |
| 7 | Instinct Original Salmon Wet Cat Food | 90 | 10.5% |
| 8 | Instinct Ultimate Protein Chicken Wet Cat Food | 90 | 10.0% |
| 9 | Instinct Raw Boost Salmon Dry Cat Food | 89 | 42.0% |
| 10 | Instinct Original Rabbit Wet Cat Food | 88 | 10.0% |
Royal Canin Top Products
| # | Product | VetScore | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Kuru Kedi Maması | 93 | 32.0% |
| 2 | ROYAL CANIN® Veterinary GASTROINTESTINAL KITTEN Trockenfutter für Katzenwelpen 2kg | 93 | 35.0% |
| 3 | Royal Canin Hypoallergenic Yaş Köpek Maması | 93 | 6.4% |
| 4 | 【取り寄せ品】ロイヤルカナン ダックスフンド 子犬用 1.5kg | 92 | 28.0% |
| 5 | 【取り寄せ品】ロイヤルカナン ダックスフンド 子犬用 800g | 92 | 28.0% |
| 6 | Royal Canin RENAL FISH Yaş Kedi Maması | 92 | 6.6% |
| 7 | Royal Canin Veterinary Feline Gastrointestinal | 91 | 32.0% |
| 8 | ROYAL CANIN® Veterinary GASTROINTESTINAL FIBRE RESPONSE Trockenfutter für Katzen | 91 | 31.0% |
| 9 | ROYAL CANIN® Veterinary GASTROINTESTINAL Trockenfutter für Katzen | 91 | 32.0% |
| 10 | Royal Canin İran Kedisi için Yetişkin Kedi Maması 10kg | 91 | 36.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
According to VetKriter analysis, Instinct has an average VetScore of 82.1 (59 products), while Royal Canin has 78.4 (890 products). Individual products should be compared based on your pet's specific needs.
Instinct products average 24.5% crude protein, while Royal Canin averages 23%. Both values should be evaluated in the context of the overall nutritional profile.
Both Instinct and Royal Canin contain products evaluated by VetKriter using AAFCO, FEDIAF, and NRC standards. We recommend consulting your veterinarian to find the most suitable food for your pet.
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Scientific Analysis by
Doc. Dr. Mehmet COLAK
VetKriter™ · AAFCO / FEDIAF / NRC 2026