Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food - 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. - Vegetable oil Low risk
An unnamed plant oil. Fine as energy, but the label does not say which plant it came from. - 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. - 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. - High protein 34.2%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis.
Ingredients
Water sufficient for processing, pork by-products, chicken by-products, pork liver, chicken, corn flour, powdered cellulose, vegetable oil, fish oil, carrageenan, sodium silico aluminate, potassium chloride, natural flavors, sodium tripolyphosphate, carob bean gum, guar gum, taurine, vitamins [L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], citric acid, calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, glucosamine hydrochloride, choline chloride, magnesium oxide, trace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), chondroitin sulfate.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 6.5% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 4% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 2.7% |
| Moisture (max) | 81% |
| Calories | 891 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
- German Shepherd Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food - 12x13.5 oz UPC 030111823557
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