Ingredient #1Lowest
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.
Label analysisGrade DListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Royal Canin
Royal Canin Small Puppy
Editor ingredient insight
Royal Canin Small Puppy starts with chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, and chicken fat, with higher fat and calories.
Its puppy fatty-acid point should be read as DHA disclosure rather than a published EPA+DHA total.
Lower transparency leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 29%Fat 18%Other 53%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 positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityHigher
This food is on the higher side for calorie density among extruded foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
CalciumNot disclosed
PhosphorusNot disclosed
Crude fiber3.9%
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 · Chicken by-product mealLowest
By-product MealIngredient #2 · brewers riceLower
Refined CarbIngredient #3 · chicken fatUpper
Named FatIngredient #2Lower
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.
Ingredient #3Upper
chicken fat
chicken fat is a named fat source. It supports energy density and fat quality more than protein quality. It reads as an upper-tier fat source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken by-product meal — High-caution ingredientsbrewers rice — Neutral ingredientschicken fat — Neutral ingredientswheat gluten — High-caution ingredientscorn — Neutral ingredientsdried plain beet pulp — Support positive ingredientsnatural flavors — Support positive ingredientscorn gluten meal — High-caution ingredientsmonocalcium phosphate — Neutral ingredientspea fiber — Neutral ingredientsvegetable oil — Neutral ingredientssodium aluminosilicate — Neutral ingredientscalcium carbonate — Neutral ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientsfish oil — Support positive ingredientstaurine — Support positive ingredientsfructooligosaccharides — Neutral ingredientssodium tripolyphosphate — Neutral ingredientsrice flour — Neutral ingredientshydrolyzed yeast — Neutral ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientsmarine microalgae oil — Neutral ingredientsDL-methionine — Neutral ingredientsvitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), folic acid, niacin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement, riboflavin supplement] — Support positive ingredientstrace minerals[zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate] — Support positive ingredientsmarigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.) — Neutral ingredientsL-lysine — Neutral ingredientsYucca schidigera extract — Support positive ingredientscarotene — Neutral 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 (#1)
Plant protein · wheat gluten (#4), corn gluten meal (#8)
Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.
Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Fish oilSkin and joint support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientFOSGut support ingredientMarine algae oilSkin and joint support ingredientLuteinEye support ingredientYucca extractStool odor 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 at the start of the ingredient list. brewers rice, corn supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
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
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- 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.
- Calcium and phosphorus are not disclosed, so growth-stage use would need an extra check.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. Compare this combination when both protein and concentrated energy matter. It can help plan smaller portions, but dogs prone to weight gain should not switch gram-for-gram from a less calorie-dense food.
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
High calorie density 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