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

Fresh Health Nutrition Puppy 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 Puppy Dog Food, 8.8-oz pouch, pack of 7 earns a Sniff Score of 56/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

FQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for growth.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 26% ⓘ
Protein
6.5%
min (as fed)
Fat
4.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1.5%
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
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  2. 2
    brown rice

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

  3. 3
    eggs

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label by amino acid score.

  4. 4
    yellow squash
  5. 5
    peas

    Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

  6. 6
    vegetable oil

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

  7. 7
    dicalcium phosphate

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

  8. 8
    calcium carbonate

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

  9. 9
    fish oil

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

  10. 10
    vinegar

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

  11. 11
    citric acid

    Natural antioxidant preservative. Helps keep fats from going rancid.

  12. 12
    salt

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

  13. 13
    taurine

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

  14. 14
    magnesium phosphate
  15. 15
    zinc gluconate
  16. 16
    iron amino acid chelate

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

  17. 17
    potassium iodide

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

  18. 18
    copper gluconate
  19. 19
    manganese gluconate
  20. 20
    selenium amino acid chelate
  21. 21
    marigold extract
  22. 22
    natural flavors

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

  23. 23
    tocopherols

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