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

Fresh Health Nutrition Senior 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 Senior Dog Food, 8.8-oz pouch, pack of 7 earns a Sniff Score of 57/100 (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: 18% ⓘ
Protein
4.6%
min (as fed)
Fat
3.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2%
max (as fed)
Moisture
74.5%
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 18%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

26 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
    chicken

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

  3. 3
    yellow squash
  4. 4
    kale

    Leafy green with antioxidants and fiber. Small dose in kibble, but it's not just for marketing.

  5. 5
    beef

    Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

  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
    fish oil

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

  8. 8
    calcium carbonate

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

  9. 9
    vinegar

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

  10. 10
    dicalcium phosphate

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

  11. 11
    citric acid

    Natural antioxidant preservative. Helps keep fats from going rancid.

  12. 12
    magnesium phosphate
  13. 13
    zinc gluconate
  14. 14
    iron amino acid chelate

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

  15. 15
    potassium iodide

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

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

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

  21. 21
    choline bitartrate
  22. 22
    glucosamine hydrochloride

    Joint-support compound. Most useful in larger doses for older dogs. The kibble dose is real but modest.

  23. 23
    marigold extract
  24. 24
    natural flavors

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

  25. 25
    tocopherols

Showing first 25 of 26. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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