Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Dachshund

Breed Health Nutrition Dachshund

Royal Canin

#1069 of 1163 $0.39/oz

Over $1.00/oz

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At a Glance

Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct) ▾

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

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Sodium Tripolyphosphate ▾

An inorganic phosphate additive, commonly used in dental treats for tartar contr... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (plasma P spikes)
  • Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition (kidney damage in cats)
  • Dobenecker et al. 2018, J Feline Medicine and Surgery
  • Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (review)
  • Stockman 2024, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (no regulatory limit)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 28.9%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

 Top 49%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

 Top 74%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.6%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 54%
Moisture 10

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

 Top 57%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

 Top 59%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 0

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

 Top 96%
Primary Protein Quality 2

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

 Top 84%
Low Filler Content 1

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

 Bottom 79%
Ingredient Simplicity 32

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

 Bottom 45%
Omega-3 Source 2

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

 Top 26%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

 Bottom 39%

Full Ingredient List

Chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, brown rice, oat groats, wheat gluten, chicken fat, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, fish oil, powdered cellulose, salt, vegetable oil, sodium silico aluminate, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, L-lysine, choline chloride, DL-methionine, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], glucosamine hydrochloride, GLA safflower oil, taurine, magnesium oxide, green tea extract, L-carnitine, chondroitin sulfate, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid

Calories

3577 kcal/kg Energy density
293 kcal/cup Per serving

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Royal Canin meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.

Where to Buy

Chewy $61.99

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