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Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Multifunction Canine Renal Support + Advanced Mobility Support Thin Slices in Gravy Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 24
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet

Multifunction Canine Renal Support + Advanced Mobility Support Thin Slices in Gravy Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 24

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $6.88/lb

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Multifunction Canine Renal Support + Advanced Mobility Support Thin Slices in Gravy Wet Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 24 earns a Sniff Score of 49/100 (C) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=13.7%, CF_DM=28.4%.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Reasonable protein quality. chicken by-products delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

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

FQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for not stated.

ACF

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=13.7%, CF_DM=28.4%.

CAP why?

Contains guar gum. Emerging microbiome data on emulsifiers; no canine clinical evidence. Minor penalty in canned food..

CIP

Controversial ingredients · 1

  • sodium selenite
    Synthetic selenium source. Selenium is essential, but sodium selenite has a narrower safety margin than organic alternatives like selenium yeast. Better-formulated foods use the organic form.

Every flagged ingredient has a published basis (confirmed harm / regulatory action / precautionary). See methodology →

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 14% ⓘ
Protein
2.6%
min (as fed)
Fat
5.4%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1.8%
max (as fed)
Moisture
81%
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 14%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

36 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    water sufficient for processing

    The regulatory phrase for cooking water in wet food. Has no nutritional implication, just labeling formality.

  2. 2
    chicken by-products
  3. 3
    corn flour
  4. 4
    chicken

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

  5. 5
    pork by-products

    Generic pork organs and tissue without species-specific traceability. Named by-products are more transparent.

  6. 6
    chicken liver

    Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.

  7. 7
    pork liver

    Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.

  8. 8
    vegetable oil

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

  9. 9
    modified corn starch
  10. 10
    powdered cellulose

    Plant fiber, often from wood pulp. Cheap bulk filler. Not harmful, but a tell that the recipe is reaching for inexpensive bulk.

  11. 11
    dried plain beet pulp

    Beet fiber, with the sugar removed. Long unfairly maligned. It's a real soluble fiber that supports stool quality.

  12. 12
    lecithin

    Natural emulsifier, usually from soy or sunflower. Helps blend fats and water. Safe at typical inclusion.

  13. 13
    pork plasma
  14. 14
    pork digest
  15. 15
    potassium citrate

    Source of potassium. Sometimes added in urinary-support formulas to help manage urine pH.

  16. 16
    natural flavors

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

  17. 17
    fish oil

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

  18. 18
    calcium carbonate

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

  19. 19
    sodium tripolyphosphate

    Preservative and texture agent in wet food. Functional at small doses, not a major concern, but some brands avoid it.

  20. 20
    taurine

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

  21. 21
    carob bean gum
  22. 22
    guar gum

    Thickener common in wet food. Emerging research on emulsifiers and the gut microbiome, but no smoking gun in dogs yet.

  23. 23
    l-carnitine

    Amino acid derivative that helps the body convert fat into energy. Common in weight-management formulas.

  24. 24
    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

  25. 25
    turmeric extract

Showing first 25 of 36. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

18 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.