Royal Canin Large Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food (Senior, Dry)
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Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken by-product meal, wheat, oat groats, brown rice, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, chicken fat, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, wheat gluten, fish oil, vegetable oil, sodium silico aluminate, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, psyllium seed husk, fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, choline chloride, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin supplement, folic acid, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], salt, L-lysine, taurine, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], L-tyrosine, glucosamine hydrochloride, GLA safflower oil, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), green tea extract, L-carnitine, chondroitin sulfate, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.
Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 24.0%, Crude Fat (min) 15.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.5%, Moisture (max) 10.0%, Glucosamine (min.) 371 mg/kg, Chondroitin sulfate (min.) 4 mg/kg. Energy 3787 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (337 kcal/cup). AAFCO: SIZE HEALTH NUTRITION LARGE ADULT 5+ 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.
Large Adult 5+ is formulated for mature large breed dogs, 56 to 100 lb, over 5 years old. Its first five ingredients by pre cooking weight are chicken by-product meal, wheat, oat groats, brown rice and brewers rice, one rendered meal followed by four grain ingredients. The label adds glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate guarantees on top of the base protein, fat, fiber and moisture figures, joint support compounds the manufacturer includes across most of its mature and senior recipes in this slice. Royal Canin sells the food in a 30 lb bag and lists a Daily Feeding Recommendations section on the page without printing the specific cup amounts in surrounding text. This recipe sits between the standard Large Adult formula and the older-targeted Large Aging 8+ recipe. 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 Large Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food
What are the first ingredients in Royal Canin Large Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food?
As listed on Royal Canin's product page, the first ingredients are Chicken by-product meal, wheat, oat groats, brown rice, brewers rice. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Royal Canin Large Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food have?
Royal Canin publishes crude protein 24.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 15.0% (as-fed min), with 3787 kcal/kg (337 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.
Does Royal Canin publish an AAFCO statement for Royal Canin Large Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food?
Royal Canin states: SIZE HEALTH NUTRITION LARGE ADULT 5+ 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 Large Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food?
Royal Canin lists it as dry kibble, senior 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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