Ingredient #1Lower
Brewers rice
Brewers rice is a refined carbohydrate source. It usually reads as a starch and energy source rather than a protein driver. It reads as an lower-tier carb source.
Label analysisGrade DListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Royal Canin
Royal Canin Pomeranian Adult Dry Dog Food
Editor ingredient insight
Royal Canin Pomeranian Adult combines rice, corn and chicken by-product meal with wheat and corn gluten.
At 24% protein, 14% fat and 3,667 kcal/kg, it is a candidate for chicken-and-grain tolerant adults needing a moderate-calorie everyday food rather than an extreme protein or fat profile.
Fish oil and disclosed EPA+DHA help assess fatty acids, but the breed name does not establish a solution for skin or joint problems.
Choose another recipe for chicken, wheat or corn avoidance, or when prioritizing meat-derived protein.
Plant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 24%Fat 14%Other 62%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude fat range among extruded foods.
Calorie densityTypical
This food sits around the typical calorie range among extruded foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
CalciumNot disclosed
PhosphorusNot disclosed
Crude fiber3.6%
Omega-3Not disclosed
Omega-6Not disclosed
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeConservative
Ingredient #1 · Brewers riceLower
Refined CarbIngredient #2 · cornMid
Refined CarbIngredient #3 · chicken by-product mealLowest
By-product MealIngredient #2Mid
corn
corn is a refined carbohydrate source. It usually reads as a starch and energy source rather than a protein driver. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
Ingredient #3Lowest
chicken by-product meal
chicken by-product meal is a by-product meal. It can still contribute protein, but the primary-ingredient read should stay conservative. It reads as an bottom-tier protein source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Brewers rice — Neutral ingredientscorn — Neutral ingredientschicken by-product meal — High-caution ingredientschicken fat — Neutral ingredientsoat groats — Neutral ingredientswheat gluten — High-caution ingredientscorn gluten meal — High-caution ingredientsbrown rice — Neutral ingredientsnatural flavors — Support positive ingredientsdried chicory root — Support positive ingredientsfish oil — Support positive ingredientsvegetable oil — Neutral ingredientssodium silico aluminate — Neutral ingredientscalcium carbonate — Neutral ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientspowdered psyllium seed husk — Support positive ingredientsfructooligosaccharides — Neutral ingredientssodium tripolyphosphate — Neutral ingredientsvitamins[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] — Support positive ingredientsDL-methionine — Neutral ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientsL-lysine — Neutral ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientsglucosamine hydrochloride — Support positive ingredientstrace minerals[zinc oxide, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate] — Support positive ingredientsmarigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.) — Neutral ingredientsGLA safflower oil — Neutral ingredientsmagnesium oxide — Support positive ingredientsgreen tea extract — Neutral ingredientsL-carnitine — Support positive ingredientschondroitin sulfate — Support positive ingredientsrosemary extract — Neutral ingredientspreserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Unclear animal protein source
Animal protein · chicken by-product meal (#3)
Plant protein · wheat gluten (#6), corn gluten meal (#7)
Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.
Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
ChicoryGut support ingredientFish oilSkin and joint support ingredientPsyllium huskGut support ingredientFOSGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientLuteinEye support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
chicken by-product meal supply animal protein, starting at ingredient 3. Brewers rice, corn supply carbohydrate energy. A carbohydrate source leads the list, a meaningful distinction when seeking a meat-led recipe.
wheat gluten, corn gluten meal supplement plant protein further down the list, after the first three ingredients. The crude-protein figure includes both animal and plant contributions. chicken fat add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
What works well in this food
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- By-product meal is a rendered ingredient that can include parts such as heads, feet, and organs. It can still provide protein, but it is harder to tell exactly what parts are included and in what proportion, so ingredient transparency is read more conservatively.
- Plant proteins can lift crude protein on the label, but the real animal-protein share still needs a closer check.
- By-product meal and grains both sit high in the recipe, so this does not read as a meat-centered formula.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is lower, fat is typical, and calorie density is typical. Calorie density alone does not separate this into an active-dog or weight-management food. Consider protein exclusions and fat, then set portions for the dog’s weight and activity.
Consider it first when
- Public-data-first comparison
- Baseline shortlist building
- Conservative first-pass screening
Choose another food first when
- You want a stronger ingredient-quality story first
- You need dog-specific fit instead of public-review screening
Plant-protein concentration remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Royal Canin background
Founded in 1968 in France.
Disclosure confidence C1
There is a usable disclosure baseline, but the public record is still fairly thin.
Recall information
This brand has a confirmed public recall history, with a recent 2023 mislabeling case in public sources.
May 12, 2026