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Royal Canin
Over $1.00/oz
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.
Higher moisture for better hydration
Higher moisture means more hydration from food. While dogs drink water more readily than cats, moisture-rich food still supports overall hydration.
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
Ingredients
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Chicken By-Product Meal, Brewers Rice, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten, Corn, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Corn Gluten Meal, Monocalcium Phosphate, Pea Fiber, Vegetable Oil, Sodium Aluminosilicate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Fish Oil, Taurine, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Rice Flour, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Salt, Choline Chloride, Marine Microalgae Oil, 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), Folic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement], Trace Minerals[Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Copper Proteinate], Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), L-Lysine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, 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.