Skintopic Adult Loaf in Sauce
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
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.
More nutrients tested and listed than most
Some brands test and list nutrients beyond the basic four (protein, fat, fiber, moisture). More transparency means you can make a more informed choice.
Powdered Cellulose
Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.
Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener. Food-grade carrageenan is GRAS, but... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Tobacman 2001, Environmental Health Perspectives
- IARC Monographs Vol. 10 (degraded carrageenan)
- FDA GRAS status (food-grade carrageenan)
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 895 similar dog wet foods
Ingredients
Compared to 895 similar dog wet foods
Full Ingredient List
Water Sufficient For Processing, Chicken, Chicken Liver, Pork By-Products, Pork Liver, Wheat Flour, Powdered Cellulose, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Carrageenan, Pork Plasma, Fish Oil, Carob Bean Gum, Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Flavors, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Vitamins[L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), D-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement], Guar Gum, Choline Chloride, Turmeric Extract, Citric Acid, Glycine, Sodium Carbonate, Taurine, Licorice Extract, Trace Minerals[Zinc Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate], Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), Magnesium Oxide
Calories
⚕ 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.