Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Medium Aging 10+ Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Aimargues, France
Parent company
Mars IncProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken By-Product Meal
- Corn Gluten 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: 24%
Fat: 12%
Fiber: 3.6%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 50.4%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 26.67%
Fat: 13.33%
Fiber: 4%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 23.18%
Fat: 28.15%
Carb: 48.68%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Royal Canin has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- 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 Size Health Nutrition Medium Aging 10+ 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 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 Wheat. Wheat is a cereal grain that is used in baked products worldwide. The wheat in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and other nutrients. It can enhance a crunchy food’s texture or thicken a moist food.
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 Size Health Nutrition Medium Aging 10+ Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.67
Market Price avg.
$3.8
% From the Avg
-3%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.17
Market Price avg.
$0.30
% From the Avg
-42%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.10
Market Price avg.
$0.18
% From the Avg
-42%
Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Medium Aging 10+ Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
As opposed to formulas intended for growth (puppy) and maintenance (adult), there are no special label requirements or legal definitions for “senior” diets. Senior diets are actually only required to meet the same nutritional needs as for adult diets. This means that there can be a lot of variation and interpretation by different food companies on what makes up a senior diet. Senior diets can have varying amounts of protein, fat, carbs, phosphorus, sodium, and fiber.
The assumptions that all senior pets need low protein, low fat and carbs, low phosphorus and sodium, and high fiber across the board are incorrect. The need for higher or lower levels of these nutrients varies greatly from dog to dog. That’s why it’s very important for senior pets for their pet parents to work with their veterinarian to decide what type of diet is most appropriate. For many young senior pets, the adult diets they’ve been on may be just fine to continue.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Medium Aging 10+ Dry Dog Food to the other 109 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
26.67%
All Products avg.
28.29%
% From the Avg
-6%
DM Fat
Product info
13.33%
All Products avg.
13.36%
% From the Avg
-0%
DM Fiber
Product info
4%
All Products avg.
5.48%
% From the Avg
-27%
DM Carb
Product info
56%
All Products avg.
52.1%
% From the Avg
+7%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with moderate fat and moderate carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior dog foods.
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