Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small Aging 12+

Size Health Nutrition Small Aging 12+

Royal Canin

#1137 of 1163 $0.34/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 Protein 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) 26.7%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 70%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.3%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 74%
Fiber (dry-matter) 3.9%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 83%
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 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 0

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 93%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 91%
Ingredient Simplicity 35

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 51%
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

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

Calories

3661 kcal/kg Energy density
308 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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