Royal Canin
The vet-clinic heavyweight, and the clinical research genuinely is best-in-class. But the everyday ingredient panels don't match the price: they lean on by-product meals, corn and grain rather than named single-source protein, and you're paying a high price per kg for the brand's vet-clinic shelf presence and breed-specific marketing as much as for what's in the bag. The therapeutic lines earn their keep; the standard ranges are expensive for the ingredient quality.
Scored by the Pet Reviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score
Weighted across six areas · /100
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- Value
- 0
- Ingredients
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- Transparency
Brand facts
- Ownership
- Mars Petcare
- Country of manufacture
- France / Multiple
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked
- Product types
- Dry, Wet, Prescription
- Price tier
- Super-premium ($$$$)
- Overall score
- 68/100 · Average
Royal Canin is a strong choice if…
- ✓Vet-prescribed therapeutic feeding
- ✓Genuine condition-specific needs
- ✓Owners who value the clinical research above the panel
May not be the best fit if…
- —You judge food on named-meat-first ingredients
- —You want value on everyday (non-therapeutic) feeding
The Royal Canin range
Cost / day
$2.60
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.30
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$10.60/kg
15kg bag
First ingredient
Maize / rice (cereals)
Protein
25%
Consistent and vet-trusted, but ingredient panel and price per kg lag premium rivals.
Cost / day
$3.60
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.80
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$14.60/kg
15kg bag
First ingredient
Cereals / rice
Protein
23%
A therapeutic diet — value is secondary to the clinical use case. Buy on vet advice.
Cost / day
$7.49
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$3.75
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$24.98/kg
2kg bag
First ingredient
Dehydrated poultry protein
Protein
0%
A breed-size-tailored everyday kibble for small adult dogs that earns a solid 70/100, with a named poultry protein leading the recipe and a tiny kibble shape built for little jaws. The standout is how consistently it suits fussy small breeds without any fuss.
Cost / day
$7.49
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$3.75
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$24.98/kg
2kg bag
First ingredient
Dehydrated poultry protein
Protein
0%
A small-breed puppy formula that scores 71/100 for its growth-focused nutrition and a kibble sized right for tiny mouths and developing teeth. Its standout is the digestive-support package built for the sensitive tummies young small dogs are known for.
Cost / day
$4.60
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.30
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$15.33/kg
15kg bag
First ingredient
Dehydrated poultry protein
Protein
0%
A large-breed everyday kibble that scores 71/100 thanks to joint and digestive support sized for big dogs, sold in a bulk 15kg bag that brings the per-kilo cost right down. Its standout is the value-per-kilo for multi-dog or single large-breed households.
Cost / day
$4.40
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$2.20
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$14.66/kg
15kg bag
First ingredient
Dehydrated poultry protein
Protein
0%
A large-breed puppy formula scoring 69/100 for its careful approach to controlled, steady growth and bone mineralisation in big pups. The standout is its focus on not letting large-breed puppies grow too fast, which is exactly what their joints need.
Cost / day
$6.20
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$3.10
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$20.65/kg
3kg bag
First ingredient
Dehydrated poultry protein
Protein
0%
A breed-specific kibble for adult French Bulldogs that earns 72/100, with a uniquely shaped kibble for their brachycephalic jaw and a recipe built around skin and digestive support. Its standout is genuine breed tailoring rather than a one-size-fits-all formula.
Cost / day
$8.24
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$4.12
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$27.48/kg
2kg bag
First ingredient
Dehydrated poultry protein
Protein
0%
A second-stage kitten kibble scoring 71/100 for its growth-phase nutrition and immune support during a crucial development window. Its standout is a recipe built specifically for the slower-growth 4-to-12-month phase rather than generic kitten food.
Cost / day
$6.74
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$3.37
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$22.48/kg
2kg bag
First ingredient
Dehydrated poultry protein
Protein
0%
A dry diet purpose-built for indoor adult cats that scores 70/100, with moderated calories and a recipe aimed at reducing stool odour and supporting healthy weight. Its standout is how directly it addresses the realities of a less-active indoor lifestyle.
Cost / day
$13.22
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$6.61
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$44.07/kg
1.02kg bag
First ingredient
Meat and animal derivatives
Protein
0%
A wet pouch range matched to the Indoor dry line, scoring 69/100 for adding hydration and palatability to an indoor cat's routine. Its standout is being formulated to complement the Indoor diet so you can mix-feed without throwing the nutrition off balance.
Where to buy Royal Canin
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