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Royal Canin Digestive Care Wet Dog Food

Royal Canin Digestive Care Wet Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Aimargues, France fr-flag
Parent company
Mars Inc
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Dog Food
Cost per day: $1.72
Primary proteins
  • Chicken By-Products
  • Pork By-Products
  • Chicken

Ingredients

Water Sufficient For Processing, Chicken By-Products, Pork By-Products, Chicken, Wheat Flour, Powdered Cellulose, Vegetable Oil, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Caramel, Calcium Carbonate, Carob Bean Gum, Carrageenan, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Pork Plasma, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Taurine, Xanthan Gum, Vitamins [Cholecalciferol (Source Of Vitamin D3), Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement], Choline Chloride, Sodium Carbonate, Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), Salt, Magnesium Oxide, Trace Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate], Bha.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

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Overall Score

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59%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 55%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 49%
? 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 27%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 72%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

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

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Protein: 7.1%

Fat: 4.2%

Fiber: 2.3%

Moisture: 81%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 5.4%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 37.37%

Fat: 22.11%

Fiber: 12.11%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 28.42%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 31.28%

Fat: 44.93%

Carb: 23.79%

Our Review

Pros
  • High moisture content
  • To our knowledge, Royal Canin has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
  • Contains Chicken by products
  • Contains Pork by products

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Royal Canin has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Royal Canin Digestive Care Wet Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Water Sufficient. In pet food, the term water sufficient typically refers to the amount of water that is needed to process the rest of the ingredients.

The second ingredient is Chicken By-Products. The chicken by-products in pet food are defined as dry, ground, parts of the chicken carcass that have been rendered clean. Most pet food companies use chicken by-products such as liver, kidney, heart, and gizzard, which are sources of protein and other nutrients. Some do include chicken by-products like feathers, bones, and beaks, all ground up and unidentifiable.

The third ingredient is Pork By-Products. Pork by-products are the remnants of a swine that has been processed. The term usually refers to parts that aren’t used for human consumption, i.e. kidneys, livers, lungs, intestines, and other tissues. In pet food, pork by-products can be a source of protein and other nutrients.

The fourth ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.

The fifth ingredient is Wheat Flour. Wheat flour is finely ground wheat, sometimes enriched with vitamins. In pet food, wheat flour serves as a binding and bulking agent. It is also a source of fiber and carbohydrates.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Royal Canin Digestive Care Wet Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.74

Market Price avg.

$0.41

% From the Avg

+80%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$2.87

Market Price avg.

$1.52

% From the Avg

+89%

Price per day

Product Price

$1.72

Market Price avg.

$0.91

% From the Avg

+90%

Royal Canin Digestive Care Wet Dog Food is priced well above the average market price for wet 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 Digestive Care Wet Dog Food to the other 1439 wet dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

37.37%

All Products avg.

43.16%

% From the Avg

-13%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

22.11%

All Products avg.

22.27%

% From the Avg

-1%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

12.11%

All Products avg.

7.47%

% From the Avg

+62%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

28.42%

All Products avg.

25.95%

% From the Avg

+10%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.

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