Royal Canin Small Aging 12+ Dry Dog Food (Senior, Dry)

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

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 24.0%, Crude Fat (min) 12.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.5%, Moisture (max) 10.5%, Phosphorus (min.) 0.36%, Taurine* (min.) 0.13% (*not recognized as essential nutrients by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3661 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (308 kcal/cup). AAFCO: ROYAL CANIN® SMALL Aging 12+ is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. Corn is the first ingredient.

Small Aging 12+ is a dry kibble made for small breed dogs, up to 22 lb, over 12 years old. Unlike most other Royal Canin recipes in this slice, its first ingredient by pre cooking weight is corn, followed by brown rice, brewers rice, wheat gluten and chicken by-product meal, putting three grains and a protein-bearing gluten ahead of the animal meal. The label carries an added taurine guarantee, an amino acid the company associates with senior dogs. Royal Canin sells this formula in 2.5 lb and 12 lb bags. The product page poses feeding guidance as a right portion question and directs to a chart rather than printing a single daily amount in the surrounding text. Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top.

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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