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Royal Canin Fresh Health Nutrition Adult Dog Food, 8.8-oz pouch, pack of 7
Royal Canin

Fresh Health Nutrition Adult Dog Food, 8.8-oz pouch, pack of 7

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $12.83/lb

Royal Canin Fresh Health Nutrition Adult Dog Food, 8.8-oz pouch, pack of 7 earns a Sniff Score of 51/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: plant-protein-dominated formula. brown rice as the #1 ingredient..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).

FQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for adult maintenance.

ACF

Plant-protein-dominated formula. brown rice as the #1 ingredient.

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 26% ⓘ
Protein
6.5%
min (as fed)
Fat
4.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2%
max (as fed)
Moisture
75%
max

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 26%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

23 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    brown rice

    Whole grain that's easy to digest. Steady carb energy plus a little fiber.

  2. 2
    pork

    Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.

  3. 3
    yellow squash
  4. 4
    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

  5. 5
    dicalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus combined. Required source of both minerals, especially in formulas without much bone content.

  6. 6
    fish oil

    Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.

  7. 7
    vinegar

    Mild acid used for flavor or pH adjustment. Safe at typical inclusion.

  8. 8
    citric acid

    Natural antioxidant preservative. Helps keep fats from going rancid.

  9. 9
    vegetable oil

    Unnamed plant oil. Could be soy, canola, corn, or a blend. Named oils like sunflower or canola are more transparent.

  10. 10
    calcium carbonate

    Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.

  11. 11
    magnesium phosphate
  12. 12
    zinc gluconate
  13. 13
    iron amino acid chelate

    Iron bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

  14. 14
    potassium iodide

    Source of iodine, an essential trace mineral for thyroid function. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

  15. 15
    copper gluconate
  16. 16
    manganese gluconate
  17. 17
    selenium amino acid chelate
  18. 18
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

  19. 19
    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

  20. 20
    choline bitartrate
  21. 21
    marigold extract
  22. 22
    natural flavors

    Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.

  23. 23
    tocopherols

14 of 23 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.