Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Puppy (Puppy, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, chicken fat, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, wheat gluten, egg product, corn protein meal, monocalcium phosphate, vegetable oil, pea fiber, fish oil, sodium aluminosilicate, potassium chloride, salt, taurine, powdered psyllium seed husk, calcium carbonate, fructooligosaccharides, hydrolyzed yeast, marine microalgae oil, vitamins [L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid], DL-methionine, L-threonine, choline chloride, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 27.0%, Crude Fat (min) 20.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.8%, Moisture (max) 10.0%, EPA plus DHA (min) 0.26%, Potassium (min) 0.54%, Sodium (min) 0.27%, Vitamin E (min) 350 IU/kg, Ascorbic acid (min) 320 mg/kg (*not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3942 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 426 kilocalories ME per cup on an as fed basis (calculated). AAFCO: ROYAL CANIN Canine GASTROINTESTINAL PUPPY dry is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult), gestation, and lactation (per manufacturer). Brewers rice is the first ingredient.

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Gastrointestinal Puppy (Puppy, Dry) is a dry kibble in Royal Canin's veterinary exclusive lineup, sold as 8.8 and 22 lb bags. Royal Canin describes it on the product page as "Complete and balanced food for dogs, Mothers and their puppies from weaning to adulthood." Royal Canin states that this veterinary formula "is available at select retailers and veterinary clinics" and that a buyer should "find a trusted partner to purchase it if you have a prescription." Ingredients on a pet food label are ordered by pre cooking weight, so the first five on this label are brewers rice, chicken by product meal, chicken fat, natural flavors, and dried plain beet pulp. Its AAFCO statement covers growth, including large size dogs, gestation and lactation, rather than adult maintenance, and its calorie content of 426 kilocalories per cup is higher than the adult Gastrointestinal recipe's 394. 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. Ask your veterinarian before feeding any therapeutic diet.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 20, 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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