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Royal Canin Small Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin Small Puppy Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Aimargues, France
Parent company
Mars Inc
Product info
Age Range: Puppy
Food Form Dry Puppy Food
Cost per day: $0.25
Primary proteins
  • Chicken By-Product Meal
  • Corn Gluten Meal

Ingredients

Brewers Rice, Chicken By-Product Meal, Chicken Fat, Wheat Gluten, Corn Gluten Meal, Corn, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Fish Oil, Vegetable Oil, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Hydrolyzed Yeast (Source Of Betaglucans), Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Yucca Schidigera Extract, DL-Methionine, Vitamins [DL-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Biotin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Niacin Supplement, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement], L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Trace Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Copper Proteinate], Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L.), L-Carnitine, Carotene, Rosemary Extract, Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid.

Breed sizes

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

Overall Score

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65%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 44%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 59%
? 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 25%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 92%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 92%

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: 29%

Fat: 18%

Fiber: 3.3%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 39.7%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 32.22%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 3.67%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 44.11%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 25.8%

Fat: 38.89%

Carb: 35.32%

Our Review

Pros
  • 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
  • Most customers have good experiences with this food
  • Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
Cons
  • 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 Small Puppy 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 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.

The fourth 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 fifth 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.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Royal Canin Small Puppy Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$7.34

Market Price avg.

$3.81

% From the Avg

+93%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.42

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

+85%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.25

Market Price avg.

$0.13

% From the Avg

+92%

Royal Canin Small Puppy Dry Dog Food is priced well above the average market price for dry puppy food.

Nutritional Analysis

Small puppy breeds don’t experience the rapid bone growth that large breeds do, but they do mature in a shorter time. Like puppy food for dogs of any breed, small puppy breed food typically just supportg the energy needs for growth with a higher caloric density.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Royal Canin Small Puppy Dry Dog Food to the other 227 dry puppy food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

32.22%

All Products avg.

32.35%

% From the Avg

-0%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

20%

All Products avg.

17.94%

% From the Avg

+11%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.67%

All Products avg.

4.66%

% From the Avg

-21%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

44.11%

All Products avg.

44.25%

% From the Avg

-0%

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 puppy foods.

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