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Royal Canin Dog Food Review

Company HQ

Aimargues, France

Parent company

Mars Inc

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States

, Canada

Type of food

Wet Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food, Dry Dog Food, Dry Senior Dog Food, Wet Puppy Food, Wet Senior Dog Food

Ratings

61%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 42%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 57%

? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%

? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 38%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 82%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 44%

Where to Buy

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Pros

To our knowledge, Royal Canin has never had a product recall
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Royal Canin makes a diverse range of foods for various ages, sizes, and lifestyles
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives

Cons

Some recipes contain plant-based protein
Lower than average protein content
Price is above market average

Brand Overview

Royal Canin offers premium pet food for dogs and cats, for all life stages. The brand also offers breed-specific food for dogs and cats. Royal Canin has been providing pet nutrition since 1968.

How Much Does Royal Canin Dog Food Cost

We’ve compared Royal Canin dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Royal Canin Wet Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.59	$0.37	+59%
Price per 100 kcal	$2.31	$1.36	+70%
Price per day	$1.38	$0.81	+70%

Royal Canin Wet Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Royal Canin Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$7.26	$3.75	+94%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.43	$0.23	+89%
Price per day	$0.26	$0.13	+100%

Royal Canin Dry Puppy Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Royal Canin Dry Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$5.31	$3.56	+49%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.32	$0.23	+40%
Price per day	$0.19	$0.14	+36%

Royal Canin Dry Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Royal Canin Dry Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per lb	$5.19	$3.63	+43%
Price per 100 kcal	$0.98	$0.30	+229%
Price per day	$0.59	$0.18	+228%

Royal Canin Dry Senior Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Royal Canin Wet Puppy Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.57	$0.30	+90%
Price per 100 kcal	$2.15	$0.98	+120%
Price per day	$1.29	$0.59	+119%

Royal Canin Wet Puppy Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Royal Canin Wet Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
Price per oz	$0.52	$0.31	+68%
Price per 100 kcal	$2.09	$1.17	+79%
Price per day	$1.25	$0.70	+79%

Royal Canin Wet Senior Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dog food.

Royal Canin Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Royal Canin dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Wet Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	36.50%	42.92%	-15%
DM Fat	20.86%	22.91%	-9%
DM Fiber	12.24%	7.10%	+72%
DM Carb	30.40%	26.32%	+16%

Dry Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	31.31%	32.35%	-3%
DM Fat	17.48%	17.94%	-3%
DM Fiber	4.11%	4.66%	-12%
DM Carb	47.10%	44.25%	+6%

Dry Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	26.80%	30.03%	-11%
DM Fat	15.63%	16.01%	-2%
DM Fiber	4.99%	5.37%	-7%
DM Carb	52.58%	47.69%	+10%

Dry Senior Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	26.42%	28.44%	-7%
DM Fat	15.80%	13.38%	+18%
DM Fiber	4.40%	5.48%	-20%
DM Carb	53.38%	51.94%	+3%

Wet Puppy Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	35.56%	42.84%	-17%
DM Fat	20.94%	27.27%	-23%
DM Fiber	10.03%	7.01%	+43%
DM Carb	33.48%	22.55%	+48%

Wet Senior Dog Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	% From the Avg
DM Protein	35.64%	34.07%	+5%
DM Fat	18.31%	19.57%	-6%
DM Fiber	11.20%	9.47%	+18%
DM Carb	34.85%	36.52%	-5%

All of Royal Canin dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Royal Canin Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Royal Canin has never been recalled.

Lawsuit History

March 2007 - A Canadian class action lawsuit was filed against pet food maker Royal Canin Canada Co. on behalf of dog and cat owners claiming that certain products contain excessive amounts of vitamin D and have caused their pets to become sick or die. The Canadian lawsuit sought compensation for people who bought Royal Canin dog or cat food since Aug. 1, 2004.

The suit against Royal Canin, filed in the Ontario Superior Court, alleges the pet food maker, a subsidiary of a French company , either knew or should have known the levels of vitamin D were unsafe and could cause the animals to develop high levels of calcium in their blood, renal failure and other conditions.

December 2016 - The lawsuit claims that prescription pet food overcharge consumers for a product that is not a drug and that prescription pet food is a “deceptive scheme”. Four months later, lawyers representing the pet food manufacturers; Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Mars Petcare (which includes Royal Canin), Nestle Purina had requested the court dismiss the case based on FDA’s enforcement discretion to permit the sale of these products.

These companies are claiming that the FDA allows them to be ‘deceptive’, allows them to sell a pet food as a drug when it is not a drug, and to overcharge consumers as they see fit. And they are right. The court ruled that all claims argued in this lawsuit were not proven.

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Overall Score

71%