Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Hydrolyzed Protein Puppy (Puppy, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Brewers rice, hydrolyzed soy protein, chicken fat, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, monocalcium phosphate, vegetable oil, calcium carbonate, fish oil, sodium aluminosilicate, fructooligosaccharides, potassium chloride, choline chloride, salt, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), 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], DL-methionine, taurine, L-threonine, 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, carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 21.0%, Crude Fat (min) 17.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 3.0%, Moisture (max) 10.5%, Calcium (min) 1.1%, EPA plus DHA (min) 0.2%, Omega-3 fatty acids (min) 0.5% (*not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3824 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 375 kilocalories ME per cup on an as fed basis (calculated). AAFCO: ROYAL CANIN Canine HYDROLYZED PROTEIN 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) (per manufacturer). Brewers rice is the first ingredient.

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Hydrolyzed Protein 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, For puppies from 6 months and adult weight greater than 9 lb (4 kg) 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, hydrolyzed soy protein, chicken fat, natural flavors, and dried plain beet pulp. Its AAFCO statement covers growth including large size dogs rather than adult maintenance, and it carries a calcium minimum of 1.1 percent not guaranteed on the adult Hydrolyzed Protein HP label. Dogs who lose interest in a rotation often take it again with a single ingredient freeze dried topper crumbled over the top. 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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