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Royal Canin Veterinary Anallergenic

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An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Royal Canin Royal Canin Veterinary Anallergenic, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Kibble
Complete and balanced (verified)
Manufactured in Canada
Size
3.99 kg
Food type
Kibble
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Royal Canin
Country
Canada
Feed Wise Score
4.3out of 10
BELOW AVERAGE

Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)

74%
Confidence
Moderate confidence

Share of scoring criteria backed by published evidence.

Product type
Complete & Balanced Food
Complete & balanced
VERIFIED
Large breed growth
NOT PUBLISHED
Standard named by source
AAFCO

Protein

16.5%

Fat

14.5%

Estimated carbohydrate

Not calculable

Processing

Extruded

Where to Buy

Expert Summary

Feed Wise rates this below the standard we look for in this category for Royal Canin Veterinary Anallergenic, a dry kibble formula led by hydrolyzed poultry by products aggregate and fructooligosaccharides. The manufacturer publishes a AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, so it can be fed as a complete daily diet for adult maintenance. Owners should note that it declares corn, wheat or soy.

What is actually in this food?

Corn starch, hydrolyzed poultry by-products aggregate, coconut oil, vegetable oil, natural flavors, powdered cellulose, dried chicory root, sodium aluminosilicate, potassium chloride, monocalcium phosphate, L-tyrosine, fructooligosaccharides, fish oil, choline chloride, L-lysine, calcium carbonate, DL-methionine, taurine, L-tryptophan, histidine, trace minerals[zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, magnesium oxide, potassium iodate

First 5 ingredients

1. Corn starch

Tier D, lower value formulation ingredient

Whole Carbohydrate

Refined or fractionated plant ingredient.

2. hydrolyzed poultry by-products aggregate

Tier C, moderate or neutral ingredient

Animal Protein, Species Not Specified

Poultry muscle meat where the bird species is not identified.

3. coconut oil

Tier C, moderate or neutral ingredient

Coconut Oil

Plant oil contributing fat and omega 6 fatty acids. It does not supply marine omega 3.

4. vegetable oil

Tier B, high quality supportive ingredient

Whole Food Plant

A blend of whole vegetables contributing fibre and micronutrients.

5. natural flavors

Tier C, moderate or neutral ingredient

Additive

Palatability ingredient. Composition is not disclosed on the label.

Animal Protein Quality

1.4 / 25

This is the largest single category in FeedWise. It looks at which animal ingredients are present, whether the species is named, whether organs, egg and named fats are included, and whether concentrated plant proteins are diluting the animal content.

  • Named animal protein first

    The first ingredient is Corn starch, which is not an animal protein.

    0 / 8
  • Animal Prominence Index

    Animal Prominence Index 28 of 100. This is a FeedWise position-weighted measure of how far animal ingredients dominate the ingredient panel. It is a label-position index, not a manufacturer-disclosed recipe percentage.

    +0.2 / 5
  • Liver

    No liver in the ingredient panel.

    0 / 2
  • Heart

    No heart in the ingredient panel.

    0 / 2
  • Other appropriate organs

    No additional organ meats identified.

    0 / 2
  • Whole egg

    No meaningful egg inclusion.

    0 / 1
  • Named animal or marine fats

    Named animal or marine fat sources: fish oil.

    +1 / 2
  • Verified animal ingredient proportion

    The manufacturer has not published an animal ingredient percentage. Excluded from the score rather than counted against the product.

    NOT SCORED

Ingredient Quality

8.8 / 20

Every ingredient is classified into a quality tier and weighted by its position on the label, so ingredient number one counts far more than ingredient number fifteen.

  • Position weighted ingredient quality

    6 food ingredients assessed by quality tier with early positions weighted most heavily. 20 fortifying nutrients or preservatives excluded from the average.

    +11.8 / 20
  • Vague animal ingredients

    Animal ingredients without an identified species: hydrolyzed poultry by-products aggregate.

    -3

Carbohydrate and Plant Load

8.4 / 15
  • Estimated carbohydrate: not calculable
  • Pulse ingredients detected: none
  • Plant protein concentrates: none
  • Ingredient splitting: not detected

Carbohydrate is not calculable because ash is not disclosed. It is left blank rather than overstated.

  • Carbohydrate burden

    Carbohydrate is not precisely calculable because ash has not been disclosed. This is an evidence limitation, not evidence of high carbohydrate, so it is removed from the score and reported as reduced confidence.

    NOT SCORED
  • Ingredient based plant load

    Plant load assessed as MODERATE. Carbohydrate bearing plant ingredients: Corn starch (refined starch), powdered cellulose (fibre ingredient), dried chicory root (fibre ingredient).

    +4.5 / 8

How is it made?

5 / 10

Processing method: Extruded. This category measures food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control, so a raw food can score well here and still lose safety points.

  • Processing method

    Extruded processing. Food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control.

    +5 / 10

How transparent is the manufacturer?

6 / 10
  • Animal species clearly identified

    Not publicly verified

  • Ingredient sourcing disclosed

    Not publicly verified

  • Country or region identified

    Country or region of origin published: Canada.

  • Manufacturing location identified

    Not publicly verified

  • Detailed nutritional analysis

    A detailed nutritional analysis is published.

  • Traceability information

    Not publicly verified

  • Manufacturer provides sourcing detail

    Not publicly verified

  • Overall formulation transparency

    A complete ingredient panel and an identified manufacturer are on file.

Marketing language alone does not count. Anything that has not been published is shown as not publicly verified rather than as a failure.

Nutritional Formulation

10 / 10
  • Complete and balanced for the stated life stage

    ROYAL CANIN® Canine ANALLERGENIC dry is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

  • Detailed nutritional analysis available

    A full guaranteed analysis with energy content is on file.

  • Qualified formulation expertise

    Not publicly verified

  • Feeding trial or validation

    Not publicly verified

  • Calcium and phosphorus disclosed

    Not publicly verified

Safety and Quality Control

3.3 / 10
  • Batch testing

    Not publicly verified

  • Pathogen testing

    Not publicly verified

  • Supplier verification

    Not publicly verified

  • Lot traceability

    Not publicly verified

  • Nutrient verification

    Not publicly verified

  • Manufacturing quality program

    Not publicly verified

  • Recall context and corrective action

    No recalls on file.

A recall alone does not destroy a score. Severity, cause, frequency, recency and documented corrective action are all considered.

What we could not verify

Unknown information is not treated as bad information. It is scored as unverified and it lowers the confidence rating instead.

  • Carbohydrate (incomplete guaranteed analysis)
  • Verified animal ingredient percentage
  • Ingredient sourcing evidence
  • Manufacturing location
  • Quality control and testing evidence
  • Calcium and phosphorus
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Where to Buy

Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.

    Guaranteed Analysis

    As-fed basis
    Protein
    16.5%
    18% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    14.5%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    4.2%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    8.5%
    Maximum moisture as declared.
    Energy
    3758
    kcal / kg
    Metabolisable energy per kilogram.
    Energy per cup
    323
    kcal / 8 oz cup
    Calories per standard 8 oz measuring cup as published by the manufacturer.

    ROYAL CANIN® Canine ANALLERGENIC dry is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

    Certifications & Claims

    Only certifications we can confirm from the brand's own documentation or the certifying body appear here. Nothing is assumed — if a program isn't listed, it isn't disclosed for this product.

    AAFCO nutrient profile statement
    Manufacturer claim
    Made in Canada
    Verified
    Proof

    FeedWise Findings

    The FeedWise Verdict

    4.3/ 10Below AverageModerate Confidence

    Why it scored this way

    • Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)
    • Limited animal protein contribution relative to the plant content
    • No concentrated plant protein inflating the protein figure
    • Limited publicly verified sourcing information

    Full score breakdown

    Animal Protein Quality1.4 / 25
    Ingredient Quality8.8 / 20
    Carbohydrate and Plant Load8.4 / 15
    Processing and Food Integrity5 / 10
    Transparency and Sourcing6 / 10
    Nutritional Formulation10 / 10
    Safety and Quality Control3.3 / 10
    Total42.9 / 100

    FeedWise Score 4.3 · Below Average · Moderate Confidence

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