Spec card for Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce: Wet/Canned, All Life Stages

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce (All Life Stages, Wet)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Water sufficient for processing, chicken, chicken liver, gelatin, powdered cellulose, natural flavors, fish oil, vegetable oil, egg product, calcium carbonate, sodium tripolyphosphate, calcium sulfate, potassium chloride, casein, guar gum, choline chloride, taurine, vitamins [L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), biotin, niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], carob bean gum, inulin, magnesium oxide, sodium carbonate, hydrolyzed yeast, trace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), carrageenan.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 9.4%, Crude Fat (min) 5.2%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.1%, Moisture (max) 78.9%. Energy 1025 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 149 kilocalories ME per can on an as fed basis (calculated). AAFCO: ROYAL CANIN RECOVERY ultra soft mousse in sauce is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat and Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and maintenance (per manufacturer). Water sufficient for processing is the first ingredient.

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce (All Life Stages, Wet) is a wet food in Royal Canin's veterinary exclusive lineup, sold as a 5.1 oz can. Royal Canin describes it on the product page as "a high energy wet critical care diet formulated for both canine and feline critical care patients." Royal Canin states that this veterinary formula "is available at select retailers and veterinary clinics" and that a buyer should "find a trusted partner to purchase it if you have a prescription." Ingredients on a pet food label are ordered by pre cooking weight, so the first five on this label are water sufficient for processing, chicken, chicken liver, gelatin, and powdered cellulose. Royal Canin formulates Recovery for both canine and feline patients under one AAFCO growth and maintenance statement, and it is sold in a 5.1 ounce can sized for syringe or tube feeding. Whatever food ends up in the bowl, a single ingredient freeze dried topper is a way to add interest without changing the diet, which is what Sniff and Shift makes in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Ask your veterinarian before feeding any therapeutic diet.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 20, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce

What are the first ingredients in Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce?

As listed on Royal Canin's product page, the first ingredients are Water sufficient for processing, chicken, chicken liver, gelatin, powdered cellulose. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce have?

Royal Canin publishes crude protein 9.4% (as-fed min) and crude fat 5.2% (as-fed min), with 1,025 kcal/kg (149 kcal/can). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Royal Canin publish an AAFCO statement for Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce?

Royal Canin states: ROYAL CANIN RECOVERY ultra soft mousse in sauce is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat and Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and maintenance (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Recovery Ultra Soft Mousse in Sauce?

Royal Canin lists it as wet/canned, all life stages dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Royal Canin's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Royal Canin product page (royalcanin.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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