Royal Canin Joint Care Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food - 12x13.5 oz

Name: Royal Canin Joint Care Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food - 12x13.5 oz
Brand: Royal Canin

Wet food for dogs · Adult · by Royal Canin

59/100 · Good

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.
Wheat flour Low risk
Ground wheat, common in treats and biscuits as a binder. Wheat is a known allergen for some dogs.
Animal digest Low risk
A flavor coating made by breaking down animal tissue, sprayed on kibble to make it tasty. When the species isn't named you can't tell what animal 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.
Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or 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 38.5%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis.

Ingredients

Water sufficient for processing, pork by-products, chicken by-products, chicken, pork liver, chicken liver, powdered cellulose, wheat flour, fish oil, carrageenan, carob bean gum, pork digest, potassium chloride, sodium silico aluminate, calcium carbonate, natural flavors, citric acid, sodium tripolyphosphate, taurine, guar gum, salt, vitamins [L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), biotin, niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], magnesium oxide, green tea extract, sodium carbonate, L-carnitine, choline chloride, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), chondroitin sulfate, trace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, zinc proteinate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite].

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	7.5%
Crude fat (min)	4.5%
Crude fiber (max)	2%
Moisture (max)	80.5%
Calories	951 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

Joint Care Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food - 12x13.5 oz UPC 030111425898

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