Canine Gastrointestinal Treats

by Royal Canin

Overall Score: 53/100

Ingredients

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

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 22.2%, fat 6.1%, fiber 4.2%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 59.9%. By calories: 22.9% from protein, 15.3% from fat, 61.8% from carbohydrate.

Dry food, with grains.

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