Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Glycobalance Small Dog

Glycobalance Small Dog

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 96% 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.

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)
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) 39.1%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 4%
Fat (dry-matter) 11.2%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 87%
Fiber (dry-matter) 10.5%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 5%
Moisture 10.5

Moisture

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

Top 21%
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 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 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, Barley, Wheat Gluten, Pea Fiber, Corn Protein Meal, Chicken Fat, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Tapioca, Natural Flavors, Powdered Psyllium Seed Husk, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Marine Microalgae Oil, Sodium Bisulfate, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, L-Arginine, Choline Chloride, Vitamins [DL-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Biotin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid], Rosemary Extract, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid, Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Copper Proteinate], L-Carnitine, Fish Oil, Taurine, Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L)

Calories

3337 kcal/kg Energy density
337 kcal/cup Per serving

⚕ Manufacturer Quality

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.

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