Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Selected Protein Adult PW Large Dog

by Royal Canin

Overall Score: 54/100

Ingredients

1. Chicken by-product meal (protein)
2. brewers rice (carbohydrate)
3. wheat (carbohydrate)
4. brown rice (carbohydrate)
5. chicken fat (protein)
6. corn protein meal (other)
7. natural flavors (additive)
8. dried plain beet pulp (fiber)
9. fish oil (protein)
10. calcium carbonate (mineral)
11. potassium chloride (mineral)
12. salt (mineral)
13. monocalcium phosphate (other)
14. sodium aluminosilicate (other)
15. choline chloride (vitamin)
16. vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E) (other)
17. L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C) (other)
18. biotin (vitamin)
19. D-calcium pantothenate (other)
20. vitamin A acetate (vitamin)
21. riboflavin supplement (vitamin)
22. niacin supplement (vitamin)
23. vitamin B12 supplement (vitamin)
24. pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (other)
25. thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (other)
26. vitamin D3 supplement (vitamin)
27. folic acid] (other)
28. rosemary extract (preservative)
29. preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid (other)
30. trace minerals[zinc proteinate (other)
31. zinc oxide (other)
32. manganese proteinate (mineral)
33. ferrous sulfate (mineral)
34. manganous oxide (other)
35. copper sulfate (other)
36. sodium selenite (mineral)
37. calcium iodate (mineral)
38. copper proteinate] (other)
39. glucosamine hydrochloride (additive)
40. DL-methionine (other)
41. L-lysine (other)
42. chondroitin sulfate (additive)

Ingredient concerns

• Chicken By-Product Meal (medium concern): While nutritionally adequate, by-product meals can vary widely in quality and digestibility. They include parts like necks, feet, and intestines, which some consumers find objectionable. Quality control is less consistent than named muscle meat sources.
• Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
• Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 21.1%, fat 11.1%, fiber 0%, ash 7.8%, carbohydrate 60%. By calories: 19.5% from protein, 24.9% from fat, 55.5% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 21.1% vs 18% minimum, fat 11.1% vs 5.5% minimum.

Dry food, with grains, for the adult life stage.

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