Royal Canin Large Adult Wet Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Aimargues, France
Parent company
Mars IncProduct info
Primary proteins
- Pork By-Products
- Chicken
- Pork Liver
- Chicken By-Products
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: 6%
Fat: 4%
Fiber: 2.4%
Moisture: 83%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 4.6%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 35.29%
Fat: 23.53%
Fiber: 14.12%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 27.06%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 29.54%
Fat: 47.82%
Carb: 22.64%
Our Review
- 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
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Free of plant-based thickeners
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Contains Pork by products
- 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 Large Adult 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 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 third 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 fourth ingredient is Pork Liver. Pork liver is organ meat from swine. The pork liver in pet food is a source of protein, iron, and many other nutrients.
The fifth ingredient is Vegetable Oil. Vegetable oil is a general term for oil extracted from various vegetable or plant seeds, typically mixed together. In pet food, vegetable oil serves as an inexpensive fat source.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Royal Canin Large Adult Wet Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.58
Market Price avg.
$0.38
% From the Avg
+53%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$2.42
Market Price avg.
$1.36
% From the Avg
+79%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.45
Market Price avg.
$0.81
% From the Avg
+79%
Royal Canin Large Adult Wet Dog Food is priced well above the average market price for wet dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Large breed dogs can certainly have a couple of nutritional needs unique to them. Orthopedic disease is chief among them. These can include hip and elbow dysplasia and earlier onset of arthritis. For this reason, somelarge dog breed foods may contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. The risk of bloat is also much higher for large breed dogs, and this risk can be reduced with large kibble size and foods with a lower fat content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Royal Canin Large Adult Wet Dog Food to the other 1212 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
35.29%
All Products avg.
42.93%
% From the Avg
-18%
DM Fat
Product info
23.53%
All Products avg.
22.91%
% From the Avg
+3%
DM Fiber
Product info
14.12%
All Products avg.
7.12%
% From the Avg
+98%
DM Carb
Product info
27.06%
All Products avg.
26.28%
% From the Avg
+3%
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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