Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Hydrolyzed Protein Moderate Calorie (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Brewers rice, hydrolyzed soy protein, chicken fat, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, calcium sulfate, monocalcium phosphate, fish oil, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, salt, DL-methionine, fructooligosaccharides, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate, niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A acetate, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], choline chloride, taurine, GLA safflower oil, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, ferrous sulfate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate, calcium iodate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), magnesium oxide, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 21.0%, Crude Fat (min) 10.0%, Crude Fat (max) 14.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.0%, Moisture (max) 10.5%, Phosphorus (max) 0.72%. Energy 3481 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 306 kilocalories ME per cup on an as fed basis (calculated). AAFCO: ROYAL CANIN Canine HYDROLYZED PROTEIN MODERATE CALORIE dry is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer). Brewers rice is the first ingredient.

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Hydrolyzed Protein Moderate Calorie (Adult, Dry) is a dry kibble in Royal Canin's veterinary exclusive lineup, sold as 7.7 and 24.2 lb bags. Royal Canin describes it on the product page as "Complete and balanced food for adult dogs." 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, hydrolyzed soy protein, chicken fat, natural flavors, and dried plain beet pulp. At 306 kilocalories per cup it runs lower in calorie density than the base Hydrolyzed Protein HP recipe's 324, with a crude fat guarantee of 10.0 to 14.0 percent against HP's 17.0 percent minimum. 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. 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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