Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Shih Tzu

Breed Health Nutrition Shih Tzu

Royal Canin

#1074 of 1163 $0.39/oz

Over $1.00/oz

Wondering how Breed Health Nutrition Shih Tzu fits your pet? GoodNom gives you personalized feeding amounts, allergen checks, and health signals.

Download on the App Store

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.

Unlock in GoodNom
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) 24.4%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

 Top 85%
Fat (dry-matter) 20.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

 Top 10%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.3%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

 Top 94%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

 Top 57%
Nutrient Transparency 1.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

 Top 75%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

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

 Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 0

Primary Protein Quality

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

 Top 93%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

 Bottom 37%
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

Brewers Rice, Brown Rice, Chicken By-Product Meal, Chicken Fat, Oat Groats, Wheat Gluten, Natural Flavors, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Powdered Cellulose, Fish Oil, Vegetable Oil, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dl-Methionine, L-Tyrosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Salt, Taurine, Vitamins [Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), Inositol, 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], Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), Monocalcium Phosphate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Proteinate], Tea, L-Carnitine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Rosemary Extract, Reserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid

Calories

3905 kcal/kg Energy density
355 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

Download GoodNom to scan any pet food and get instant scores, personalized insights, and feeding recommendations.

Download on the App Store