Royal Canin Mature 8+ Canned Dog Food
- Pork By-Products
- Pork Liver
- Chicken
- Chicken Liver
Ingredients
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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: 7%
Fat: 3%
Fiber: 1.6%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 10.4%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 31.82%
Fat: 13.64%
Fiber: 7.27%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 47.27%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 28.36%
Fat: 29.51%
Carb: 42.13%
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
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
- Contains Water 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 Mature 8+ Canned 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 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 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 Chicken Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Royal Canin Mature 8+ Canned Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.52
Market Price avg.
$0.32
% From the Avg
+63%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.89
Market Price avg.
$1.25
% From the Avg
+51%
Price per day
Product Price
$1.13
Market Price avg.
$0.75
% From the Avg
+51%
Royal Canin Mature 8+ Canned Dog Food is priced above the average market price for wet senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
As dogs get older, they may experience joint problems like arthritis. In addition to characteristics of adult small breed dog foods like higher calorie density and smaller kibble size, small breed senior dog foods may also have glucosamine and fatty acid supplementation to support joint health.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Royal Canin Mature 8+ Canned Dog Food to the other 37 wet senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
31.82%
All Products avg.
34.07%
% From the Avg
-7%
DM Fat
Product info
13.64%
All Products avg.
19.57%
% From the Avg
-30%
DM Fiber
Product info
7.27%
All Products avg.
9.47%
% From the Avg
-23%
DM Carb
Product info
47.27%
All Products avg.
36.52%
% From the Avg
+29%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet senior dog foods.
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