Royal Canin Veterinary is built around recipes named for specific purposes: renal, urinary, gastrointestinal, weight and satiety, hepatic, dental, and selected or hydrolyzed protein formulas. Of the 51 recipes, 45 are kibble, 4 are wet food and 2 are toppers. Chicken is the most common animal protein and appears in 23 kibbles. Many hydrolyzed recipes use hydrolyzed soy protein and list no animal protein.
Kibble protein runs from 10.5% in Renal Support S to 35% in Glycobalance. The kibbles average 20.7% as fed, against a catalog kibble average of 26.9%. Estimated starch spans 20% to 54.6% and averages 44.2%, against 37.4% for the catalog, and calories average 313 kcal per cup against 395. The wet recipes average 5.9% protein, against 8.3% for wet food in the catalog. Nine kibbles are flagged grain free, and 16 contain peas or lentils.
Compared with everyday kibble, most recipes here have less protein and more estimated starch. Many lead with brewers rice or corn and use chicken by-product meal rather than a named whole meat. Because each recipe is sold for a different purpose, the figures vary widely from one recipe to the next.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Glycobalance | 35% | 10% | 28.7% | 316 | Chicken by-product meal, barley, corn gluten meal |
| Veterinary Urinary SO + Satiety | 28% | 7.5% | 31.8% | 243 | Chicken by-product meal, pea fiber, corn gluten meal |
| Veterinary Satiety Support Weight Management | 28% | 7.5% | 30% | 224 | Chicken by-product meal, corn, pea fiber |
| Veterinary Satiety Support Weight Management Small Dog | 28% | 7.5% | 32% | 228 | Chicken by-product meal, pea fiber, powdered cellulose |
| Veterinary Satiety + Hydrolyzed Protein | 28% | 7.5% | 29.1% | 208 | Hydrolyzed soy protein, brewers rice, powdered cellulose |
| Veterinary Weight Control Small Dog Grain-Free | 28% | 9% | 38.5% | 282 | Maíz, harina de pollo, trigo |
| Veterinary Gastrointestinal Puppy | 27% | 20% | 33.2% | 426 | Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, chicken fat |
| Veterinary Weight Control Large Dog | 26% | 9% | 40% | 270 | Corn, chicken by-product meal, corn gluten meal |
| Veterinary Weight Control | 26% | 9% | 40% | 277 | Corn, chicken by-product meal, corn gluten meal |
| Veterinary Gastrointestinal | 23% | 18% | 39.3% | 396 | Chicken by-product meal, brown rice, corn |
| Veterinary Mature Consult Small Dog Grain-Free | 23% | 12% | 41% | 333 | Maíz, harina de pollo, harina de gluten de maíz |
| Veterinary Calm | 23% | 14% | 43.7% | 355 | Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, corn |
| Veterinary Skin Support | 22.5% | 13.5% | 42.6% | 322 | Brewers rice, fish meal, brown rice |
| Veterinary Selected Protein PW Moderate Calorie Grain-Free | 22.5% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 257 | Potato, fish meal, powdered cellulose |
| Veterinary Selected Protein PW Grain-Free | 22% | 12% | 45% | 313 | Potato, fish meal, potato protein |
| Veterinary Hydrolyzed Protein Small Dog | 22% | 14% | 44.9% | 375 | Brewers rice, hydrolyzed soy protein, chicken fat |
| Veterinary Early Cardiac | 21.5% | 13.5% | 43.3% | 290 | Brewers rice, chicken fat, chicken meal |
| Veterinary Mature Consult | 21% | 12% | 42.2% | 316 | Corn, chicken by-product meal, wheat |
| Veterinary Hydrolyzed Protein Moderate Calorie | 21% | 10.5% | 49% | 306 | Brewers rice, hydrolyzed soy protein, chicken fat |
| Veterinary Gastrointestinal Moderate Calorie | 21% | 9% | 49.5% | 315 | Brewers rice flour, chicken by-product meal, corn |
| Veterinary Gastrointestinal High Fiber | 21% | 14% | 35.2% | 287 | Chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, chicken fat |
| Veterinary Canine Renal Support Early Consult | 20.5% | 14% | 46.1% | 316 | Corn, brewers rice, chicken by-product meal |
| Veterinary Dental Small Dog | 20% | 15% | 44.2% | 329 | Brewers rice, corn, chicken by-product meal |
| Veterinary Dental | 20% | 15% | 44.1% | 320 | Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, corn |
| Veterinary Gastrointestinal Low Fat | 20% | 5% | 53.7% | 248 | Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, barley |
| Veterinary Selected Protein PD Grain-Free | 19% | 10% | 51.6% | 288 | Potato, duck by product meal, coconut oil |
| Veterinary Selected Protein KO | 19% | 12% | 47.8% | 335 | Oat groats, kangaroo, canola meal |
| Veterinary Selected Protein PR Grain-Free | 19% | 10% | 51.6% | 289 | Potato, rabbit meal, coconut oil |
| Veterinary Hydrolyzed Protein PS Grain-Free | 19% | 10% | 51.5% | 302 | Potato, hydrolyzed soy protein, coconut oil |
| Veterinary Hydrolyzed Protein HP | 19% | 17% | 44.5% | 324 | Brewers rice, hydrolyzed soy protein, chicken fat |
| Veterinary Selected Protein PW Large Breed Grain-Free | 19% | 10% | 51.5% | 334 | Potato, fish meal, coconut oil |
| Veterinary Selected Protein Adult PV | 19% | 10% | 20% | 285 | Potato, venison meal, potato protein |
| Veterinary Urinary UC | 18% | 13% | 50% | 339 | Brewers rice, corn, wheat |
| Veterinary Urinary SO Small Dog | 18% | 15% | 47.4% | 358 | Brewers rice, corn, chicken fat |
| Veterinary Urinary SO Aging 7+ | 18% | 15% | 47.3% | 340 | Brewers rice, corn, chicken fat |
| Veterinary Urinary SO + Hydrolyzed Protein | 18% | 13% | 49.1% | 327 | Brewers rice, hydrolyzed soy protein, chicken fat |
| Veterinary Urinary SO Moderate Calorie | 18% | 9% | 49.8% | 272 | Corn, brewers rice, brown rice |
| Veterinary Urinary SO | 17% | 15% | 48.3% | 333 | Brewers rice, corn, chicken fat |
| Veterinary Vegetarian | 17% | 8% | 53.7% | 289 | Oat groats, brewers rice, potato protein |
| Veterinary Ultamino | 16.5% | 14.5% | 50.3% | 323 | Corn starch, hydrolyzed poultry by-products aggregate, coconut oil |
| Veterinary Hepatic | 14% | 14% | 51.6% | 323 | Brewers rice, brown rice, corn |
| Veterinary Multifunction Renal Support + Hydrolyzed Protein | 12% | 17% | 51.2% | 385 | Brewers rice, chicken fat, hydrolyzed soy protein |
| Veterinary Renal Support A | 12% | 16% | 51.4% | 352 | Brewers rice, chicken fat, corn |
| Veterinary Renal Support F | 11.5% | 14% | 54.6% | 355 | Brewers rice, corn, chicken fat |
| Veterinary Renal Support S | 10.5% | 16% | 53.8% | 365 | Brewers rice, corn, chicken fat |
| Line average | 20.7% | 12.1% | 44.2% | 313 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
35% protein · 10% fat · 28.7% starch · 316 kcal/cup · Adult
Glycobalance has the most protein of the kibbles at 35% and estimated starch of 28.7%, with chicken by-product meal, barley and corn gluten meal at the top of the list. It suits owners who want a high protein kibble with 9.8% fiber.
Full review of Veterinary Glycobalance28% protein · 7.5% fat · 31.8% starch · 243 kcal/cup · Adult
This recipe combines the Urinary SO name with Satiety, and the label shows 16.7% fiber, 28% protein and 243 kcal per cup. Pea fiber and powdered cellulose are in the first five ingredients, and estimated starch is 31.8%.
Full review of Veterinary Urinary SO + Satiety28% protein · 7.5% fat · 30% starch · 224 kcal/cup · Adult
This Satiety recipe is sold for weight management and lists 18% fiber and 224 kcal per cup, with corn, pea fiber and powdered cellulose after chicken by-product meal. Protein is 28%, and estimated starch is 30%.
Full review of Veterinary Satiety Support Weight Management28% protein · 7.5% fat · 32% starch · 228 kcal/cup · Adult
The small dog Satiety recipe uses wheat gluten and tapioca, with no corn in its first five ingredients, and has 16.5% fiber at 228 kcal per cup. It shares 28% protein with its full size sibling but has estimated starch of 32%.
Full review of Veterinary Satiety Support Weight Management Small Dog28% protein · 7.5% fat · 29.1% starch · 208 kcal/cup · Adult
This recipe has 208 kcal per cup, the fewest of the kibbles, leads with hydrolyzed soy protein and lists 19.4% fiber. It has 28% protein and estimated starch of 29.1%, with no animal protein listed.
Full review of Veterinary Satiety + Hydrolyzed Protein28% protein · 9% fat · 38.5% starch · 282 kcal/cup · Adult
This recipe is sold for weight control in small dogs and has 28% protein, estimated starch of 38.5% and 282 kcal per cup. Despite Grain-Free in the name, its Spanish ingredient list opens with maíz (corn) and includes trigo (wheat) and cebada (barley).
Full review of Veterinary Weight Control Small Dog Grain-Free27% protein · 20% fat · 33.2% starch · 426 kcal/cup · Puppy
The only puppy recipe in the line, it has the most fat of the kibbles at 20% and the most calories at 426 kcal per cup. Protein is 27% and estimated starch is 33.2%, with chicken by-product meal, chicken fat and egg.
Full review of Veterinary Gastrointestinal Puppy26% protein · 9% fat · 40% starch · 270 kcal/cup · Adult
This kibble is sold for weight control in large dogs and has 26% protein, 9% fiber and estimated starch of 40%, at 270 kcal per cup. Corn and chicken by-product meal come first, followed by corn gluten meal, barley and powdered cellulose.
Full review of Veterinary Weight Control Large Dog26% protein · 9% fat · 40% starch · 277 kcal/cup · Adult
The standard Weight Control kibble shares 26% protein, 9% fat and estimated starch of 40% with the Large Dog version. Unlike that version, it lists pea fiber in its first five ingredients and has 277 kcal per cup.
Full review of Veterinary Weight Control23% protein · 18% fat · 39.3% starch · 396 kcal/cup · Adult
The adult Gastrointestinal kibble leads with chicken by-product meal and includes egg, with 23% protein and estimated starch of 39.3%. It has 18% fat and 396 kcal per cup, second only to the puppy version among the kibbles.
Full review of Veterinary Gastrointestinal23% protein · 12% fat · 41% starch · 333 kcal/cup · Senior
This recipe is sold for small senior dogs and has 23% protein, 8% fiber and estimated starch of 41%, at 333 kcal per cup. Despite Grain-Free in the name, the Spanish ingredient list we read opens with maíz (corn) and includes harina de gluten de maíz.
Full review of Veterinary Mature Consult Small Dog Grain-Free23% protein · 14% fat · 43.7% starch · 355 kcal/cup · Adult
Calm is a chicken-based kibble made with brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, corn and wheat, sold under a name tied to calm behavior. It has 23% protein, estimated starch of 43.7% and 355 kcal per cup, with no peas or lentils.
Full review of Veterinary Calm22.5% protein · 13.5% fat · 42.6% starch · 322 kcal/cup · Adult
Skin Support is made for skin care and uses fish meal, with no chicken in its first five ingredients, plus brewers rice and brown rice. It has 22.5% protein, estimated starch of 42.6% and no peas or lentils.
Full review of Veterinary Skin Support22.5% protein · 7.5% fat · 44.2% starch · 257 kcal/cup · Adult
The lightest PW recipe at 257 kcal per cup, it adds powdered cellulose for 9.8% fiber and cuts fat to 7.5%. At 22.5%, its protein is the highest of the PW kibbles, and estimated starch is 44.2%.
Full review of Veterinary Selected Protein PW Moderate Calorie Grain-Free22% protein · 12% fat · 45% starch · 313 kcal/cup · Adult
The standard PW recipe pairs potato with fish meal and uses chicken fat instead of the coconut oil found in the other PW kibbles. It has 22% protein, estimated starch of 45% and 313 kcal per cup.
Full review of Veterinary Selected Protein PW Grain-Free22% protein · 14% fat · 44.9% starch · 375 kcal/cup · Adult
The small dog HP has 22% protein and 2.6% fiber, the lowest fiber of the kibbles, at 375 kcal per cup. It adds vegetable oil to a base of brewers rice, hydrolyzed soy protein and chicken fat.
Full review of Veterinary Hydrolyzed Protein Small Dog21.5% protein · 13.5% fat · 43.3% starch · 290 kcal/cup · Adult
Early Cardiac is the only kibble here that pairs chicken with fish, listing chicken meal and fish meal after brewers rice and chicken fat. It has 21.5% protein, estimated starch of 43.3%, 290 kcal per cup and soy protein isolate.
Full review of Veterinary Early Cardiac21% protein · 12% fat · 42.2% starch · 316 kcal/cup · Senior
Mature Consult is one of two senior recipes in the line. It opens with corn, chicken by-product meal and wheat, and lists 8.3% fiber. It has 21% protein, estimated starch of 42.2% and 316 kcal per cup, and it contains peas or lentils.
Full review of Veterinary Mature Consult21% protein · 10.5% fat · 49% starch · 306 kcal/cup · Adult
Moderate Calorie trims the HP formula to 10.5% fat and 306 kcal per cup, against 17% and 324 kcal in the standard HP kibble. It has 21% protein and estimated starch of 49%, and it is built on brewers rice and hydrolyzed soy protein.
Full review of Veterinary Hydrolyzed Protein Moderate Calorie21% protein · 9% fat · 49.5% starch · 315 kcal/cup · Adult
Gastrointestinal Moderate Calorie cuts fat to 9% and calories to 315 kcal per cup, against 18% and 396 kcal in the standard GI kibble. Brewers rice flour comes first, ahead of chicken by-product meal, and estimated starch is 49.5%.
Full review of Veterinary Gastrointestinal Moderate Calorie21% protein · 14% fat · 35.2% starch · 287 kcal/cup · Adult
High Fiber is the GI recipe with 13.3% fiber and includes powdered cellulose alongside chicken by-product meal, brewers rice and chicken fat. It has 21% protein, estimated starch of 35.2% and 287 kcal per cup.
Full review of Veterinary Gastrointestinal High Fiber20.5% protein · 14% fat · 46.1% starch · 316 kcal/cup · Adult
The other Renal Support kibbles sit between 10.5% and 12% protein, but this Early Consult recipe has 20.5%, with corn, brewers rice and chicken by-product meal at the top of the list. It suits owners looking at the earliest step of the renal range, at 316 kcal per cup.
Full review of Veterinary Canine Renal Support Early Consult20% protein · 15% fat · 44.2% starch · 329 kcal/cup · Adult
This small dog version of Dental matches its sibling at 20% protein and 15% fat but has 329 kcal per cup, and it lists corn ahead of chicken by-product meal. It suits owners of small adult dogs looking at a kibble sold for dental care.
Full review of Veterinary Dental Small Dog20% protein · 15% fat · 44.1% starch · 320 kcal/cup · Adult
This all breeds kibble is sold for dental care and lists chicken by-product meal second, ahead of corn, with 20% protein, 15% fat and estimated starch of 44.1%. At 320 kcal per cup, it is slightly lighter per cup than the Small Dog version.
Full review of Veterinary Dental20% protein · 5% fat · 53.7% starch · 248 kcal/cup · Adult
Gastrointestinal Low Fat has the least fat of the kibbles at 5%, with 248 kcal per cup and estimated starch of 53.7%. Barley and pork digest join brewers rice and chicken by-product meal in the first five ingredients.
Full review of Veterinary Gastrointestinal Low Fat19% protein · 10% fat · 51.6% starch · 288 kcal/cup · Adult
This grain-free recipe is the only kibble in the line with duck, opening with potato and duck by-product meal, followed by coconut oil and hydrolyzed soy protein. Estimated starch is 51.6%, with 19% protein and 288 kcal per cup.
Full review of Veterinary Selected Protein PD Grain-Free19% protein · 12% fat · 47.8% starch · 335 kcal/cup · Adult
Selected Protein KO is the only recipe that lists kangaroo. It opens with oat groats and kangaroo, followed by canola meal and beet pulp. It has 19% protein, estimated starch of 47.8% and 335 kcal per cup, with no peas or lentils.
Full review of Veterinary Selected Protein KO19% protein · 10% fat · 51.6% starch · 289 kcal/cup · Adult
This grain-free recipe is the only kibble with rabbit, listing potato, rabbit meal, coconut oil and hydrolyzed soy protein. Estimated starch is 51.6%, with 19% protein and 289 kcal per cup, so it suits owners looking for a rabbit-based dry food.
Full review of Veterinary Selected Protein PR Grain-Free19% protein · 10% fat · 51.5% starch · 302 kcal/cup · Adult
PS is the grain-free hydrolyzed option: it swaps brewers rice for potato and pairs it with hydrolyzed soy protein and coconut oil. It has 19% protein, estimated starch of 51.5% and 302 kcal per cup, with no animal protein listed.
Full review of Veterinary Hydrolyzed Protein PS Grain-Free19% protein · 17% fat · 44.5% starch · 324 kcal/cup · Adult
The original Hydrolyzed Protein HP kibble has 19% protein, 17% fat and estimated starch of 44.5%, at 324 kcal per cup. Brewers rice, hydrolyzed soy protein and chicken fat come first, and it has no peas or lentils.
Full review of Veterinary Hydrolyzed Protein HP19% protein · 10% fat · 51.5% starch · 334 kcal/cup · Adult
This PW recipe is sold for large breeds and has 19% protein, below the 22% of the standard PW, with estimated starch of 51.5%. Potato, fish meal and coconut oil come first, and it has 334 kcal per cup.
Full review of Veterinary Selected Protein PW Large Breed Grain-Free19% protein · 10% fat · 20% starch · 285 kcal/cup · Adult
PV is the only venison kibble and has the least estimated starch in the line at 20%, with 35% fiber listed. Potato, venison meal and potato protein come first, with 19% protein and 285 kcal per cup.
Full review of Veterinary Selected Protein Adult PV18% protein · 13% fat · 50% starch · 339 kcal/cup · Adult
Urinary UC is the only kibble here whose only animal protein is egg, listed as egg product after brewers rice, corn and wheat. It has 18% protein, 13% fat, estimated starch of 50% and no peas or lentils.
Full review of Veterinary Urinary UC18% protein · 15% fat · 47.4% starch · 358 kcal/cup · Adult
The small dog Urinary SO has 358 kcal per cup, more than any other Urinary SO kibble, with 18% protein and 15% fat. Brewers rice, corn, chicken fat and chicken by-product meal come first, and estimated starch is 47.4%.
Full review of Veterinary Urinary SO Small Dog18% protein · 15% fat · 47.3% starch · 340 kcal/cup · Adult
This Urinary SO version is sold for dogs aged 7 and up and adds egg alongside chicken by-product meal, with 18% protein and 15% fat. Estimated starch is 47.3%, at 340 kcal per cup.
Full review of Veterinary Urinary SO Aging 7+18% protein · 13% fat · 49.1% starch · 327 kcal/cup · Adult
This recipe pairs the Urinary SO name with hydrolyzed soy protein and, unlike the chicken-based Urinary SO kibbles, lists no animal protein. It has 18% protein, estimated starch of 49.1% and 327 kcal per cup, and it contains peas or lentils.
Full review of Veterinary Urinary SO + Hydrolyzed Protein18% protein · 9% fat · 49.8% starch · 272 kcal/cup · Adult
Urinary SO Moderate Calorie leads with corn instead of brewers rice and has 272 kcal per cup with 9% fat. It has 18% protein, 7.2% fiber and estimated starch of 49.8%.
Full review of Veterinary Urinary SO Moderate Calorie17% protein · 15% fat · 48.3% starch · 333 kcal/cup · Adult
The base Urinary SO kibble has 17% protein, the lowest of the Urinary SO kibbles, and lists brewers rice, corn and chicken fat ahead of chicken by-product meal. Estimated starch is 48.3%, at 333 kcal per cup.
Full review of Veterinary Urinary SO17% protein · 8% fat · 53.7% starch · 289 kcal/cup · Adult
The Vegetarian recipe lists no animal protein and is built on oat groats, brewers rice and potato protein, with coconut oil. It has 17% protein, 8% fat and estimated starch of 53.7%, and it contains grain, peas or lentils, and potato.
Full review of Veterinary Vegetarian16.5% protein · 14.5% fat · 50.3% starch · 323 kcal/cup · Adult
Ultamino is the only recipe whose protein source is hydrolyzed poultry by-products aggregate, listed right after corn starch. It has 16.5% protein, estimated starch of 50.3% and 8.5% moisture, the lowest moisture of the kibbles.
Full review of Veterinary Ultamino14% protein · 14% fat · 51.6% starch · 323 kcal/cup · Adult
The Hepatic kibble relies on soy protein isolate, listed after brewers rice, brown rice and corn, and it lists no animal protein. It has 14% protein, 14% fat and estimated starch of 51.6%, and it contains peas or lentils.
Full review of Veterinary Hepatic12% protein · 17% fat · 51.2% starch · 385 kcal/cup · Adult
This recipe combines renal support with hydrolyzed protein, using hydrolyzed soy protein and listing no animal protein. It has 12% protein, 17% fat, estimated starch of 51.2% and 385 kcal per cup, and it contains peas or lentils.
Full review of Veterinary Multifunction Renal Support + Hydrolyzed Protein12% protein · 16% fat · 51.4% starch · 352 kcal/cup · Adult
Renal Support A lists no animal protein in our data apart from chicken fat, and it relies on corn gluten meal with brewers rice and corn. It has 12% protein, 16% fat, estimated starch of 51.4% and 352 kcal per cup.
Full review of Veterinary Renal Support A11.5% protein · 14% fat · 54.6% starch · 355 kcal/cup · Adult
Renal Support F has the most estimated starch in the line at 54.6%, with 11.5% protein and 14% fat. Brewers rice and corn come first, and it has 355 kcal per cup.
Full review of Veterinary Renal Support F10.5% protein · 16% fat · 53.8% starch · 365 kcal/cup · Adult
Renal Support S has the least protein of the kibbles at 10.5%, with 16% fat and 365 kcal per cup. Brewers rice, corn, chicken fat and brown rice come first, and estimated starch is 53.8%.
Full review of Veterinary Renal Support S| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Canine Weight Control loaf in sauce | 7% | 1.5% | 78.5% | 892 | Water sufficient for processing, chicken, pork liver |
| Veterinary Canine Urinary SO thin slices in gravy | 6.5% | 4% | 81.5% | 895 | Water sufficient for processing, chicken, chicken by-products |
| Veterinary Canine Selected Protein PR loaf | 5.7% | 4% | 76% | 1,080 | Water sufficient for processing, rabbit, potato |
| Veterinary Canine Renal Support T loaf | 4.5% | 7.5% | 68% | 1,546 | Water sufficient for processing, brewers rice, chicken |
| Line average | 5.9% | 4.3% | 76% | 1,103 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Wet food is mostly water, so compare it with other wet food only. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
7% protein · 1.5% fat · 892 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
This loaf in sauce is made for weight control and has the most protein of the wet recipes at 7%, plus the least fat at 1.5%, with 892 kcal per kg. Chicken, pork liver and pork by-products come first, and corn meal supplies the grain.
Full review of Veterinary Canine Weight Control loaf in sauce6.5% protein · 4% fat · 317 kcal/serving · All Life Stages
Made for urinary support, this is the wettest recipe in the line at 81.5% moisture, served as thin slices in gravy with 317 kcal per serving. Chicken, chicken by-products, pork by-products and chicken liver come first, and it has 6.5% protein.
Full review of Veterinary Canine Urinary SO thin slices in gravy5.7% protein · 4% fat · 416 kcal/can · All Life Stages
This loaf is the only wet recipe built on rabbit and the only grain-free one, listing rabbit, potato, dried potato and rabbit liver after water. It has 5.7% protein, 4% fat and 416 kcal per can, so it suits owners who want rabbit as the only animal protein.
Full review of Veterinary Canine Selected Protein PR loaf4.5% protein · 7.5% fat · 595 kcal/can · All Life Stages
Of the four wet recipes, this loaf made for renal support has the least protein at 4.5% and the most fat at 7.5%, with 595 kcal per can. Brewers rice, chicken, chicken by-products and pork liver come first, and it contains peas or lentils.
Full review of Veterinary Canine Renal Support T loaf| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Canine Hepatic Loaf | 4.5% | 2% | 66.3% | 1,366 | Water sufficient for processing, brewers rice, corn flour |
| Veterinary Canine Renal Support E loaf | 4% | 7.5% | 68% | 1,553 | Water sufficient for processing, brewers rice, pork by-products |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Wet food is mostly water, so compare it with other wet food only. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
4.5% protein · 2% fat · 533 kcal/can · All Life Stages
The Hepatic Loaf is the leaner of the two toppers, with 2% fat, 533 kcal per can and 4.5% protein. Brewers rice and corn flour come before chicken liver and pork by-products, and it contains peas or lentils.
Full review of Veterinary Canine Hepatic Loaf4% protein · 7.5% fat · 598 kcal/can · All Life Stages
Of the two toppers, this renal support loaf has the lower protein at 4% and the higher fat at 7.5%, with 598 kcal per can. After brewers rice, it lists pork by-products ahead of chicken by-products and chicken liver.
Full review of Veterinary Canine Renal Support E loafMostly not. Nine of the 45 kibbles are flagged grain free, including Selected Protein PD, PR, PW and PV and Hydrolyzed Protein PS, and one of the four wet recipes, Selected Protein PR loaf, is grain free. Mature Consult Small Dog Grain-Free and Weight Control Small Dog Grain-Free list maíz (corn) in their Spanish ingredient lists.
Among the kibbles, Glycobalance has the most at 35%. Several recipes follow at 28%, including Satiety Support Weight Management and Urinary SO + Satiety. Among the wet foods, Weight Control loaf in sauce leads at 7%.
Selected Protein PR uses rabbit, PD uses duck, Adult PV uses venison and KO uses kangaroo, while Skin Support and the PW recipes use fish meal. Hydrolyzed Protein HP, Hydrolyzed Protein PS and the Vegetarian recipe list no animal protein, though some of these include chicken fat.
Protein runs lower than the average kibble we review (23.0% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is higher than average, at 44% of the food as fed.
12% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
24% of recipes are grain-free.
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