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ROYAL CANIN

Royal Canin MINI Mature Adult 8+ Small Dog

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17 ingredients27% protein3,923 kcal/kg★ 4.8 · 60 reviews Where to buy ↓

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Ingredients

17 ingredients

4 beneficial · 2 under research review · 10 contextual · 1 standard

Nutritional adequacy

Complete & Balanced

Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited), brand statement

Brand transparency

4 of 5 disclosed

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Ingredients

17 ingredients · tap any for its research notes

What do these mean? ▾

Beneficial. Linked to benefits in published research. Tiers show evidence strength.

Restricted or banned. Restricted or banned by a regulator in at least one country.

Under research review. Being studied or re-evaluated by researchers or regulators.

Contextual. Not flagged, but there is a note worth reading.

Standard. Everyday components like vitamins and minerals.

Not yet classified. Not in our dictionary yet. Always still listed.

Counts include what's inside compound entries like vitamin premixes, so they can add up to more than the label's ingredient count.

1Dehydrated poultry proteinsPoultry (bird species not specified)▾

● Contextual noteA poultry ingredient where the bird species (chicken, turkey, duck, etc.) is not identified. Covers generic terms like poultry, poultry meal, poultry protein, and poultry by-products. Limits traceability compared to named species; treated as a possible chicken source for allergy checking.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

2maizeCorn / corn gluten meal▾

● Contextual noteA digestible carbohydrate and protein source for most dogs. Commonly characterised as filler in consumer discussions, but veterinary nutrition research supports its nutritional value.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006

3riceRice / brewer's rice▾

● Contextual noteA highly digestible carbohydrate. Brewer's rice is a milling by-product but still provides nutritional value.Sources: NRC 2006

4wheat flourWheat / wheat gluten▾

● Contextual noteA protein and carbohydrate source. Wheat gluten is a high-quality plant protein. Note: true gluten intolerance is uncommon in dogs compared to humans.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006

5animal fatsUnnamed animal fats▾

● Under research reviewGeneric animal fats without species identification. The source animal(s) cannot be confirmed, which limits traceability and is relevant for pets with food sensitivities or allergies.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · FDA CVM documentation

6wheat glutenWheat / wheat gluten▾

7maize glutenCorn / corn gluten meal▾

8maize flourCorn / corn gluten meal▾

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9wheatWheat / wheat gluten▾

10hydrolysed animal proteinsUnnamed animal proteins▾

● Under research reviewGeneric animal proteins or hydrolysed animal proteins without species identification. The source animal(s) cannot be confirmed, which limits traceability.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · FDA CVM documentation

This product lists 3 separate wheat derivatives (wheat, wheat flour, wheat gluten). When listed separately, each appears lower on the ingredient list than they would if combined as a single entry.

Guaranteed analysis

as declared by the manufacturer

✓Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited)

Protein27%moisture not declared, no AAFCO comparison

Fat16%moisture not declared, no AAFCO comparison

Fibre1.5%no AAFCO reference

3,923 kcal/kg≈ 1,641 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 3,923 kcal/kg

Also declared on the label

Ash6.3%brand stated

Moisture is not declared on the label, so no dry-matter comparison against AAFCO minimums is shown.

Values as declared by the manufacturer (as fed). AAFCO minimums are published on a dry-matter basis and converted using the declared moisture before comparison; the comparison is shown for context only. Consult your vet for diet decisions.

Brand transparency

ROYAL CANIN · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating

Part of Mars Petcare Australia · 14 brands on Pawdit

Recall historyon record2020: Voluntary quarantine of a prescription diet product in AU following consumer complaints. Resolved. 0 APOG consumer reports.

AS5812 accreditationAustralia's voluntary pet food manufacturing standardnot confirmed

PFIAA membershipPet Food Industry Association of Australiaconfirmed

Quality certificationsconfirmedBRC · ISO 22000

Parent companydisclosedMars Petcare Australia

A factual disclosure checklist from public records and the brand's own statements. Items we haven't verified show as not confirmed: a data gap, not a judgment. Are you ROYAL CANIN? Claim your brand to confirm or correct this record.

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4.8

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● Beneficial (supported)A well-studied moderately fermentable fibre source associated with stool quality benefits in dogs.Sources: NRC 2006 · Fahey et al. 1990Position on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.

12mineralsMinerals (generic)▾

● Standard ingredientA generic term for a mineral premix. Where the label lists the specific mineral compounds in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual minerals are not disclosed. European-style labels declare added trace minerals as numbered additives with doses (e.g. "E4 (copper): 10 mg").Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

13soya oilSoybean oil▾

● Contextual noteA plant-derived oil providing omega-6 fatty acids. Derived from soybeans, which are a common allergen in some pets. Relevant for allergy-prone pets.Sources: NRC 2006 · AAFCO ingredient definitions

14yeasts productsYeasts / yeast products (generic)▾

● Contextual noteA generic term for whole inactivated yeast or unspecified yeast-derived products (usually Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Can supply protein, B vitamins, and cell-wall fractions (MOS, beta-glucans), but the specific form and processing are not disclosed. Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · Nutritional composition data

15fish oilEPA + DHA (marine-source omega-3)▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Marine-source omega-3 fatty acids associated with anti-inflammatory, skin/coat health, joint support, cognitive function, and cardiac and renal support in multiple peer-reviewed studies.Sources: Bauer 2011 JAVMA · NRC 2006 · Multiple RCTs in dogs for skin/joint conditionsPosition on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.

16fructo-oligosaccharidesFOS (fructo-oligosaccharides)▾

● Beneficial (supported)A prebiotic fibre associated with gut microbiome support in published studies. Promotes beneficial bacteria growth.Sources: Swanson et al. 2002Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

17algal oil Schizochytrium sp.Algal oil (DHA source)▾

● Beneficial (emerging)A plant-based source of DHA omega-3 derived from microalgae (often Schizochytrium sp.). Provides DHA without fish-derived ingredients.Sources: Algal oil DHA bioavailability studiesPosition on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.