Digestive Care Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food

by Royal Canin

Overall Score: 85/100

Ingredients

1. Water sufficient for processing (other)
2. chicken (protein)
3. pork by-products (protein)
4. chicken by-products (protein)
5. pork liver (protein)
6. chicken liver (protein)
7. wheat flour (carbohydrate)
8. powdered cellulose (fiber)
9. dried plain beet pulp (fiber)
10. carrageenan (additive)
11. carob bean gum (other)
12. calcium carbonate (mineral)
13. sodium silico aluminate (other)
14. natural flavors (additive)
15. citric acid (preservative)
16. potassium chloride (mineral)
17. pork plasma (protein)
18. sodium tripolyphosphate (other)
19. taurine (additive)
20. guar gum (additive)
21. fish oil (protein)
22. vitamins [L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C) (other)
23. DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E) (other)
24. thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (other)
25. biotin (vitamin)
26. niacin supplement (vitamin)
27. D-calcium pantothenate (other)
28. riboflavin supplement (vitamin)
29. pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (other)
30. vitamin B12 supplement (vitamin)
31. folic acid (vitamin)
32. vitamin D3 supplement] (other)
33. magnesium oxide (other)
34. sodium carbonate (other)
35. marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.) (other)
36. trace minerals [zinc oxide (other)
37. ferrous sulfate (mineral)
38. zinc proteinate (mineral)
39. copper sulfate (other)
40. calcium iodate (mineral)
41. manganous oxide (other)
42. sodium selenite] (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.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 37.4%, fat 23.7%, fiber 13.2%, ash 36.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 39.4% from protein, 60.6% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 37.4% vs 18% minimum, fat 23.7% vs 5.5% minimum.

Wet food, with grains.

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