Is Royal Canin a good dog food?
Checked against Dalmatian Adult Dry Dog Food · Updated Oct 2026
3 of 8 WSAVA checks verified. 3 partly, 2 not disclosed.
Adequacy by formulation (no feeding trial). FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.
Employs a nutritionist?PARTLY
Does the company employ a qualified nutritionist?
“our nutritional and research teams”
Not stated: whether qualified nutritionists are employed
Source: royalcanin.com · 2026-10-06 · company-level statement
Who formulates the diet?PARTLY
Who formulates the diets, and what are their credentials?
“Developed by veterinarians and pet nutritionists”
Not stated: formulators' credentials and who formulates the other diets
Source: royalcanin.com · 2026-10-06 · company-level statement
Quality control process?YES
What quality control measures does the company use?
“100% of incoming raw materials are analysed, and a sample of each is kept for two years.”
Source: royalcanin.com · 2026-10-06 · company-level statement
Research conducted / published?PARTLY
What research has the company conducted, and is it published?
“our nutritional and research teams and our pet-care partners have spent countless hours researching the nutritional needs of cats and dogs”
Not stated: whether research results are published
Source: royalcanin.com · 2026-10-06 · company-level statement
Adequacy statementFORMULATED
Nutritional adequacy statement: feeding trials or formulation?
“Breed Health Nutrition Dalmatian Adult is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.”
Source: royalcanin.com
Calories stated?375 kcal/cup
Contact info on label?NOT DISCLOSED
Contact information on the label?
No source line found.
Who makes it?NOT DISCLOSED
Who makes the food — the company’s own plants or a co-manufacturer?
No source line found.
Not stated: whether the brand's products are made in its own plants or by a co-manufacturer
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What the label says
“Breed Health Nutrition Dalmatian Adult is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.”
- Life stage, as stated: maintenance
- Calories: 375 kcal/cup
- Protein: 20% min
- Fat: 16% min
- First ingredients: Brewers rice, wheat, corn, chicken fat, egg product
Label source: royalcanin.com
Recall record
FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.
Using 375 kcal/cup from the label.
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