Royal Canin Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat Loaf - 12x13.5 oz
Wet food for dogs · Adult · by Royal Canin
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
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What to watch for
- Carrageenan Moderate risk
A seaweed-based thickener in many wet foods. EFSA kept it allowed but flagged data gaps, and animal studies have linked degraded carrageenan to gut inflammation. - Powdered cellulose Low risk
Purified plant fiber used to add bulk, often in weight-control foods. Safe, but provides no nutrients. - Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies. - Vegetable oil Low risk
An unnamed plant oil. Fine as energy, but the label does not say which plant it came from. - Sodium tripolyphosphate Low risk
A phosphate used for texture and, in dental chews, to reduce tartar. It adds phosphorus, which matters for dogs with kidney disease. - Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Water sufficient for processing, pork by-products, pork liver, brewers rice flour, corn grits, corn meal, pork plasma, powdered cellulose, dried plain beet pulp, calcium carbonate, guar gum, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, natural flavors, fish oil, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, sodium tripolyphosphate, potassium chloride, vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), niacin supplement, biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], hydrolyzed yeast, glycine, citric acid, taurine, sodium carbonate, magnesium oxide, trace minerals[zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.).
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 5.5% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 1.31% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3.2% |
| Moisture (max) | 76.2% |
| Calories | 895 kcal/kg |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
- Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
Sizes and barcodes
- Canine Gastrointestinal Low Fat Loaf - 12x13.5 oz UPC 10030111870718
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