Spec card for Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Selected Protein PW: Dry Kibble, Adult

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Selected Protein PW (Adult, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Potato, fish meal, potato protein, chicken fat, natural flavors (ONLY FOR MEXICO: including poultry and cow milk), powdered cellulose, calcium carbonate, fish oil, monocalcium phosphate, choline chloride, fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, vitamin D3 supplement], taurine, DL-methionine, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate], rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 22.0%, Crude Fat (min) 12.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 5.0%, Moisture (max) 10.0%, Omega-3 fatty acids (min) 0.52% (*not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). Energy 3518 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 313 kilocalories ME per cup on an as fed basis (calculated). AAFCO: ROYAL CANIN Canine SELECTED PROTEIN PW dry is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer). Potato is the first ingredient.

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Selected Protein PW (Adult, Dry) is a dry kibble in Royal Canin's veterinary exclusive lineup, sold as 7.7 and 30.8 lb bags. Royal Canin describes the recipe on the product page as one where "The protein in the diet is provided by potato and fish which are appropriate for dogs with certain food sensitivities." 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 potato, fish meal, potato protein, chicken fat, and natural flavors. It carries 313 kilocalories per cup in 7.7 and 30.8 pound bags, and its own natural flavors ingredient carries a footnote limited to product sold in Mexico, which the label states applies only there. 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.

Questions about Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Selected Protein PW

What are the first ingredients in Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Selected Protein PW?

As listed on Royal Canin's product page, the first ingredients are Potato, fish meal, potato protein, chicken fat, natural flavors (ONLY FOR MEXICO: including poultry and cow milk). The full list is on the spec sheet above.

How much protein and fat does Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Selected Protein PW have?

Royal Canin publishes crude protein 22.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 12.0% (as-fed min), with 3,518 kcal/kg (313 kcal/cup). These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.

Does Royal Canin publish an AAFCO statement for Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Selected Protein PW?

Royal Canin states: ROYAL CANIN Canine SELECTED PROTEIN PW dry is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance (per manufacturer)

What kind of food is Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Canine Selected Protein PW?

Royal Canin lists it as dry kibble, adult dog food.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every figure on this page is transcribed from Royal Canin's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.

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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