Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Calm Formula Dry Cat Food

My cat had a bald spot on her stomach that was gradually moving down her back legs and up her belly. The vet recommended we check out this food. I was initially hesitant because it's really expensive and money was tight in grad school, but I hated seeing her lose more and more fur. The first picture shows her belly before we changed her diet, and the second picture is her belly after approximately 7 months on this new food. I'm not sure what the science is behind it, but I'm grateful to see my girl growing her fur back.

This food has changed one of our cats from a nervous wreck, who only stayed in the master closet, to a normal cat who roams the house. It was recommended by our vet when our cat was over grooming to the point of balding and causing sores. Her fur has grown back and she's more social with the other cats and us. She is finally leaving the closet and enjoying the house. She loves the taste of the food as well, so no battles getting her to eat it. Overall, this food has worked miracles on a naturally overnervous 4 year old cat. I wish I had found it sooner!

It says "made in Canada" yet their website specifically says food bought in the USA is made in the USA. I find this concerning. Also the seal does not work and for $30 a tiny bag I'd expect it to work. I worry I got fake food. First ingredient is by products which has always concerned me. For a prescription food that costs even more why use lesser ingredients than the other versions they make?

We were given this prescription by a vet that I took my cat to see and she recommended this food and a zylkene supplement to try to alter his stalking and biting behaviors on our other cats - he’s always stalking, starting fights, and biting them on the neck. She recommended those to try until the end of the bag of food and there should be a noticeable change in him. There was no change and, if possible, has made fights more frequent. I have no idea why and maybe this works for some cats.....but I think my cat needs something stronger to alter his mindset. So upset for the well-being of the other cats that this didn’t work like the vet said it should. :/ Jasper is only a little over a year old We were given this prescription by a vet that I took my cat to see and she recommended this food and a zylkene supplement to try to alter his stalking and biting behaviors on our other cats - he’s always stalking, starting fights, and biting them on the neck. She recommended those to try until the end of the bag of food and there should be a noticeable change in him. There was no change and, if possible, has made fights more frequent. I have no idea why and maybe this works for some cats.....but I think my cat needs something stronger to alter his mindset. So upset for the well-being of the other cats that this didn’t work like the vet said it should. :/ Jasper is only a little over a year old too. … more

I started buying this cat food on recommendation from my vet and honestly it has been a god send. We were at breaking point and seriously considering taking our cat to the humane society because he was so aggressive. He would attack my young daughter and myself. It was becoming unbearable. Thankfully this cat food works along with his anxiety meds. He still tends to get aggressive but not as much.

I wasn't too sure about trying this product due to the high cost. I couldn't justify spending that kind of money for cat food. But I was desperate and finally tried it. It is working! Having a cat with behavioral issues and finding a cat food that seems to have a positive affect boggles the mind but whatever works! It is expensive but in the end well worth it! Just glad I could find it for less at chewy.com! Thank you!

My vet recommended this food. My cat has PTSD and anxiety issues, and this formula actually helps calm her down. Thank you Royal Canin!

I rarely leave reviews. I am also a skeptic when it comes to the latest and greatest--fad foods, toys, behavior stuff--- you get the idea. We tried this food for my 4yr old DMH striped female kitty that has the personality of "everything is mine, you can't have it". This presents a problem when there's a 16yr old Siamese male kitty trying to share the house with her. We went through an 8.8lb bag (feeding her 1/3c a day and a canned food to supplement diet) noticing a difference in her around week 2. She likes to ambush her elderly brother at all times of the day, but she stopped ambushing after feeding times. And an overall behavior change occurred. Still our feisty stripe but toned down I rarely leave reviews. I am also a skeptic when it comes to the latest and greatest--fad foods, toys, behavior stuff--- you get the idea. We tried this food for my 4yr old DMH striped female kitty that has the personality of "everything is mine, you can't have it". This presents a problem when there's a 16yr old Siamese male kitty trying to share the house with her. We went through an 8.8lb bag (feeding her 1/3c a day and a canned food to supplement diet) noticing a difference in her around week 2. She likes to ambush her elderly brother at all times of the day, but she stopped ambushing after feeding times. And an overall behavior change occurred. Still our feisty stripe but toned down some. So, to be completely sure we stopped using Calm and went back to her original kibble. After a month on the regular food we noticed her ambushing increased greatly and so did her hyper, crazy play fits that included jumping over and around her brother. So, back on Calm she went. This time we didn't notice the behavior change for 3-4 weeks. But it did change. She still plays and still likes to play boss, but it's not as intense. If you're looking at this food and are a skeptic like I am, try it. It's expensive, but if it works like it does for my kitty, it's truly worth it. My old guy is thankful too. … more

Yes, this truly does what it says. The tension between our cats has definitely lessened! Thank you, Royal Canin!

I adopted a six year old kitty two years ago. At her first vet visit the doctor stated the obvious, which was Lily is chunky. After being on a strict diet for a year, we were just told at this years visit that Lily gained a whole pound! She’d only ever eaten Blue Buffalo, but the vet recommended switching to Royal Canine. I just fed her for the first time a half and half mix of Blue Buffalo and Royal Canine (per the vet) so I can start weening her off the Blue Buffalo this morning. Went to do it again for her second feeding tonight and she picked out all the Royal Canjne bits and only Blue Buffalo was left in her bowl. I was so nervous to switch her to something new in case she didn’t like it I adopted a six year old kitty two years ago. At her first vet visit the doctor stated the obvious, which was Lily is chunky. After being on a strict diet for a year, we were just told at this years visit that Lily gained a whole pound! She’d only ever eaten Blue Buffalo, but the vet recommended switching to Royal Canine. I just fed her for the first time a half and half mix of Blue Buffalo and Royal Canine (per the vet) so I can start weening her off the Blue Buffalo this morning. Went to do it again for her second feeding tonight and she picked out all the Royal Canjne bits and only Blue Buffalo was left in her bowl. I was so nervous to switch her to something new in case she didn’t like it, but that reservation is out the window. Obviously too soon to tell if it’s working for weight loss yet, but Lily loves it already! … more