Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Weight Control Dry Dog Food
- Chicken By-Product Meal
- Corn Gluten Meal
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 26%
Fat: 9%
Fiber: 9.6%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 45.4%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 28.89%
Fat: 10%
Fiber: 10.67%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 50.44%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 27.88%
Fat: 23.44%
Carb: 48.68%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Royal Canin Veterinary Diet has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Contains Corn, Chicken by products
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Royal Canin Veterinary Diet since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Royal Canin Veterinary Diet has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Weight Control Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Corn. Corn is a cereal grain that finds its way into countless products. In pet food, corn is usually added as a bulking agent. It is a gluten-free source of carbohydrates for energy and it may offer fiber, vitamins, and minerals as well.
The second ingredient is Chicken By-Product Meal. In pet food, chicken by-product meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken by-product meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken parts that might not be used for human consumption including necks, feet, entrails, and undeveloped eggs.
The third ingredient is Corn Gluten Meal. Corn gluten meal is produced as a byproduct from the manufacture of corn syrup and other sweeteners made with corn. It contains no wheat gluten. The corn gluten meal in pet food is a source of inexpensive protein, but it has high levels of cysteine, which have been linked to the formation of urinary stones.
The fourth ingredient is Barley. Barley is a cereal grain. In pet food, barley serves as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
The fifth ingredient is Pea Fiber. Pea fiber is sourced from the hulls of yellow field peas. The pea fiber in pet food is a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which may benefit your companion’s digestive system.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Weight Control Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.32
Market Price avg.
$3.69
% From the Avg
+17%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.29
Market Price avg.
$0.34
% From the Avg
-14%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.17
Market Price avg.
$0.20
% From the Avg
-13%
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Weight Control Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Weight Control Dry Dog Food to the other 1813 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
28.89%
All Products avg.
30.12%
% From the Avg
-4%
DM Fat
Product info
10%
All Products avg.
15.9%
% From the Avg
-37%
DM Fiber
Product info
10.67%
All Products avg.
5.45%
% From the Avg
+96%
DM Carb
Product info
50.44%
All Products avg.
47.65%
% From the Avg
+6%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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