Royal Canin Canine Care Nutrition Small Digestive Care

Canine Care Nutrition Small Digestive Care

Royal Canin

#953 of 1163 $0.45/oz

Over $1.00/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 68% of similar foods

Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.

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.

Simpler ingredient list than 73% of peers

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

Corn Gluten Meal

A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 31.1%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 33%
Fat (dry-matter) 22.2%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 4%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.0%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 80%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

Top 57%
Nutrient Transparency 0.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 90%

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 2

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 84%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 91%
Ingredient Simplicity 26

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 27%
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, Corn, Chicken Fat, Brewers Rice, Corn Gluten Meal, Brewers Rice Flour, Natural Flavors, Wheat Gluten, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Fish Oil, Vegetable Oil, Pea Fiber, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, 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], Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Magnesium Oxide, Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Proteinate], Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), Rosemary Extract, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid

Calories

4044 kcal/kg Energy density
485 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.

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