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

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Brewers rice, corn, chicken by-product meal, chicken fat, wheat gluten, pork meal, natural flavors, dried chicory root, vegetable oil, fish oil, grain distillers dried yeast, potassium chloride, sodium silico aluminate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate, niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], salt, fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, monocalcium phosphate, choline chloride, DL-methionine, taurine, calcium carbonate, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], magnesium oxide, L-lysine, glucosamine hydrochloride, green tea extract, chondroitin sulfate, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 22.0%, Crude Fat (min) 16.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.3%, Moisture (max) 10.0%, Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min.) 0.13%, Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min.) 0.05%, Omega-6 fatty acids (min.) 2.6%, Omega-3 fatty acids (min.) 0.4%, Biotin (min.) 1.6 mg/kg, Glucosamine (min.) 371 mg/kg, Chondroitin sulfate (min.) 4 mg/kg. Energy 3861 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (317 kcal/cup). AAFCO: Breed Health Nutrition Maltese Adult is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. Brewers rice is the first ingredient.

Maltese Adult is formulated for a purebred Maltese 10 months and older. Its first five ingredients by pre cooking weight are brewers rice, corn, chicken by-product meal, chicken fat and wheat gluten. The ingredient list also names pork meal and grain distillers dried yeast further down, protein and yeast sources not repeated in most other toy breed formulas in this slice. Royal Canin states the kibble is sized for the breed's medium length tapered muzzle and scissors bite. Feeding portions run by weight, 4.4 to 8.8 lb, across low, medium and high activity levels, given in both cups and grams. Bag sizes are 2.5 lb and 10 lb. Whatever food ends up in the bowl, a single ingredient freeze dried topper is a way to add interest without changing the diet, which is what Sniff and Shift makes in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

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.

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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