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Royal Canin

Royal Canin Medium Adult

Vet ApprovedDry Dog FoodAdult

🩺 Vet Verdict

A scientifically formulated option with breed-size-specific nutrition. Royal Canin excels at tailored formulas. Ingredient list is less "clean label" than some competitors but nutritional outcomes are excellent.

Score Breakdown

Ingredient Quality
7
Nutritional Completeness
9
Transparency
8
Value for Money
7
Recall History
10

Ingredient Analysis

First 5 Ingredients

1. Chicken By-Product Meal2. Brewers Rice3. Brown Rice4. Oat Groats5. Wheat Gluten

Notable Inclusions

EPA/DHA omega-3Precise fiber blendChelated minerals

Controversial Ingredients

Chicken by-product mealCorn gluten mealNatural flavors

Guaranteed Analysis

23%

Protein (min)

12%

Fat (min)

3.7%

Fiber (max)

10%

Moisture (max)

345 kcal/cup

Best For

  • Medium breeds (23–55 lbs)
  • Dogs needing size-specific nutrition
  • Picky eaters

Not Ideal For

  • Clean-label preference
  • Chicken-sensitive dogs
  • Budget buyers

Pricing

Estimated monthly cost

$55–$80

premium tier

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Quick Facts

BrandRoyal Canin
Typedry dog food
Life Stageadult
Protein23% min
Fat12% min
Calories345 kcal/cup

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