Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Aimargues, France
Parent company
Mars IncProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken By-Product Meal
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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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: 23%
Fat: 17%
Fiber: 5.4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 44.6%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 25.56%
Fat: 18.89%
Fiber: 6%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 49.56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 21.12%
Fat: 37.92%
Carb: 40.96%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Royal Canin has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Expensive
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Contains 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 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 German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Brewers Rice. Brewers rice is a byproduct of the beer industry. The brewers rice in pet food has been dried and ground for use as a carbohydrate source, often in gluten-free recipes.
The second 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 third ingredient is Wheat Gluten. Wheat gluten is a good source of digestible protein. In pet food, wheat gluten is used as a binding agent and texturizer as well as a protein source.
The fourth 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 fifth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.06
Market Price avg.
$3.64
% From the Avg
-16%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$2.10
Market Price avg.
$0.30
% From the Avg
+607%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.26
Market Price avg.
$0.18
% From the Avg
+600%
Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food is priced well above the average market price for dry senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Like middle-aged large dogs, senior large breed dogs are prone to conditions like arthritis and hip dysplasia.Large breed senior dogs share many of the same health concerns as adults, but they may be further along, i.e. conditions like arthritis and hip dysplasia may be worse. For this reason, foods made for large breed seniors often contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. They may also have characteristics seen in large breed foods for dogs of all ages, like larger kibble size and less fat to help reduce bloat.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food to the other 109 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
25.56%
All Products avg.
28.29%
% From the Avg
-10%
DM Fat
Product info
18.89%
All Products avg.
13.36%
% From the Avg
+41%
DM Fiber
Product info
6%
All Products avg.
5.48%
% From the Avg
+9%
DM Carb
Product info
49.56%
All Products avg.
52.1%
% From the Avg
-5%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior dog foods.
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