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Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Selected Protein Potato & Whitefish Moderate Calorie Formula Adult Dry Dog Food, 24.2-lb bag
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet

Selected Protein Potato & Whitefish Moderate Calorie Formula Adult Dry Dog Food, 24.2-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $6.45/lb

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Selected Protein Potato & Whitefish Moderate Calorie Formula Adult Dry Dog Food, 24.2-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 45/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: plant-protein-dominated formula. potato 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. potato as the #1 ingredient.

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 25% ⓘ
Protein
22.5%
min (as fed)
Fat
7.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
9.8%
max (as fed)
Moisture
10%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

26 total
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  1. 1
    potato

    Standard white potato. Steady carb source, common starch in grain-free recipes.

  2. 2
    fish meal

    Concentrated fish protein, usually whitefish, herring, or mackerel. Strong amino acid profile.

  3. 3
    powdered cellulose

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

  4. 4
    coconut oil

    Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.

  5. 5
    potato protein

    Concentrated potato protein. Like pea protein, it inflates the protein number without matching meat-quality amino acids.

  6. 6
    natural flavors

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

  7. 7
    vegetable oil

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

  8. 8
    monocalcium phosphate

    Source of calcium and phosphorus. Standard mineral inclusion in complete dog foods.

  9. 9
    calcium carbonate

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

  10. 10
    dl-methionine

    Essential amino acid. Often added when plant proteins dominate, since methionine is naturally lower in pulses than meat.

  11. 11
    choline chloride

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

  12. 12
    taurine

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

  13. 13
    salt

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

  14. 14
    fish oil

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

  15. 15
    zinc proteinate

    Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.

  16. 16
    zinc oxide

    Inorganic zinc. Cheapest mineral form on the market. Functional but less bioavailable than chelated alternatives.

  17. 17
    ferrous sulfate

    Inorganic iron. Standard mineral source. Iron proteinate is the gentler, better-absorbed premium form.

  18. 18
    manganese proteinate

    Manganese bound to protein for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.

  19. 19
    manganous oxide

    Inorganic manganese. Functional, cheaper than chelated forms, less efficiently absorbed.

  20. 20
    copper sulfate

    Inorganic copper. Standard, effective at small doses. Premium formulas tend to use copper proteinate instead.

  21. 21
    copper proteinate

    Copper bound to protein for better absorption. Common in better-formulated diets.

  22. 22
    calcium iodate

    Source of iodine for thyroid function. Functional, required in complete formulas.

  23. 23
    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  24. 24
    l-carnitine

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

  25. 25
    rosemary extract

    Natural preservative. Replaces synthetic ones like BHA and BHT.

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

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