Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Skintopic Loaf in Sauce Adult Wet Dog Food - 13 oz

by Royal Canin

Overall Score: 84/100

Ingredients

1. Chicken (protein)
2. Chicken Liver (protein)
3. Pork By-Products (protein)
4. Pork Liver (protein)
5. Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
6. Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
7. Dried Plain Beet Pulp (fiber)
8. Carrageenan (additive)
9. Pork Plasma (protein)
10. Fish Oil (protein)
11. Carob Bean Gum (other)
12. Calcium Sulfate (other)
13. Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
14. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
15. Natural Flavors (additive)
16. Sodium Tripolyphosphate (other)
17. Vitamins[L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C) (other)
18. DL-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source Of Vitamin E) (other)
19. Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
20. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) (other)
21. D-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
22. Biotin (vitamin)
23. Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
24. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) (other)
25. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
26. Folic Acid (vitamin)
27. Vitamin D3 Supplement] (other)
28. Guar Gum (additive)
29. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
30. Turmeric Extract (other)
31. Citric Acid (preservative)
32. Glycine (other)
33. Sodium Carbonate (other)
34. Taurine (additive)
35. Licorice Extract (other)
36. Trace Minerals[Zinc Oxide (other)
37. Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
38. Zinc Proteinate (mineral)
39. Copper Sulfate (other)
40. Manganous Oxide (other)
41. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
42. Calcium Iodate] (other)
43. Marigold Extract (Tagetes Erecta L (other)

Ingredient concerns

• 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.
• Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.
• 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 38.9%, fat 25.3%, fiber 8.6%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 19.8%. By calories: 32.4% from protein, 51.1% from fat, 16.5% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 38.9% vs 18% minimum, fat 25.3% vs 5.5% minimum.

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

Cost to feed

About $14.70 per day to feed (ultra-premium price tier); $18.37 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).

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