Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Puppy X-Small

Size Health Nutrition Puppy X-Small

Royal Canin

#959 of 1163 $0.50/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.

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)
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) 32.2%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 27%
Fat (dry-matter) 20.0%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 10%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.8%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 86%
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 31

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 42%
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, Corn, Chicken Fat, Corn Gluten Meal, Wheat Gluten, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Vegetable Oil, Fish Oil, Psyllium Seed Husk, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Potassium Chloride, Monocalcium Phosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Hydrolyzed Yeast (Source Of Betaglucans), Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dl-Methionine, Vitamins [Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Biotin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Niacin Supplement, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement], Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Taurine, 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.), L-Carnitine, Carotene, Rosemary Extract, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid

⚕ 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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