Spec card for Royal Canin Giant Adult Dry Dog Food: Dry Kibble, Adult

Royal Canin Giant Adult Dry Dog Food (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, chicken fat, brown rice, corn protein meal, wheat, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, pea fiber, wheat gluten, fish oil, vegetable oil, potassium chloride, choline chloride, calcium carbonate, salt, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A acetate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement], rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid, taurine, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], glucosamine hydrochloride, GLA safflower oil, magnesium oxide, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), L-carnitine, chondroitin sulfate.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 26.0%, Crude Fat (min) 18.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.9%, Moisture (max) 10.5%, Eicosapentaenoic + Docosahexaenoic acid (EPA + DHA) (min.) 0.24%, Calcium (min.) 0.7%, Magnesium (min.) 0.07%, Glucosamine* (min.) 476 mg/kg, Chondroitin sulfate* (min.) 4 mg/kg (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3958 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (427 kcal/cup). AAFCO: ROYAL CANIN® GIANT Adult is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. Chicken by-product meal is the first ingredient.

Giant Adult is formulated for adult giant breed dogs, over 100 lb, over 18 to 24 months old. It carries the highest calorie density of the Size Health Nutrition line covered in this slice, 3,958 kcal/kg or 427 kcal per cup, and the highest fat minimum among the size formulas at 18 percent. The first five ingredients by pre cooking weight are chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, chicken fat, brown rice and corn protein meal. Its guarantees include combined EPA plus DHA, calcium, magnesium, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, a broader guarantee list than the smaller size tiers in this line. Royal Canin sells the recipe in a 30 lb bag, with a feeding chart shown as an image on the product page rather than printed text. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 17, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Questions about Royal Canin Giant Adult Dry Dog Food

What are the first ingredients in Royal Canin Giant Adult Dry Dog Food?

As listed on Royal Canin's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, chicken fat, brown rice, corn protein meal. The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Royal Canin Giant Adult Dry Dog Food have?

Royal Canin publishes crude protein 26.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 18.0% (as-fed min), with 3958 kcal/kg (427 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Royal Canin publish an AAFCO statement for Royal Canin Giant Adult Dry Dog Food?

Royal Canin states: ROYAL CANIN® GIANT Adult is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Royal Canin Giant Adult Dry Dog Food?

Royal Canin lists it as dry kibble, adult dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Royal Canin's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

Source: Royal Canin product page (royalcanin.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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