Label information
For which dogs?
Royal Canin Bichon Frisé adult kibbles are complete kibbles for the nutrition of dogs belonging to the Bichon Frisé breed from 10 months.
Ingredients and additives
Composition: dehydrated poultry proteins, rice, maize, wheat, vegetable protein isolate, animal fats, maize gluten, hydrolyzed animal proteins, mineral s alts, soybean oil, chicory pulp, fish oil, yeasts and components of yeasts, fructo-oligo-saccharides, psyllium husks and seeds, borage oil (0.1%), crustacean hydrolyzate (source of glucosamine), marigold extract (source of lutein), hydrolyzed cartilage (source of chondroitin).Additives (per kg): Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 29000 IU, Vitamin D3: 800 IU, E1 (Iron): 43 mg, E2 (Iodine): 4.3 mg, E4 (Copper): 13 mg, E5 (Manganese ): 55 mg, E6 (Zinc): 139 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.09 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 5 g - Sensory additives: Tea extract (source of polyphenols): 150 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.Analytical composition
Protein: 29%
Crude fat: 15%
Crude ash: 6.9% Crude fiber: 1.6%
Sources: brand website and product data sheet
Dosage: how much Royal Canin Bichon Frize Adult kibble can I give to my dog?
| Sedentary dog | Dog with normal physical activity | Very active dog | |
| 70g | 81g | 92g | |
| 82g | 95g | 108g | |
| 94g | 109g | 124g | |
| 106g | 123g | 140g | |
| 117g | 136g | 154g |
Label analysis
Nutritional profile of the food
The calculated energy density of these croquettes is approximately 360 Kcal per 100g.
28.2% of the total energy is provided by proteins
36.4% of total energy is provided by assimilable carbohydrates 35.4% of total energy is provided by lipids or fats
energy density=%assimilable carbohydrates3.5 + %proteins3.5 + %lipids8.5
Proteins
Quantitative protein analysis
The calculated protein-calorie ratio of Royal Canin Bichon Frisé Adult is approximately 80g of protein for 1000Kcal. The protein content of these kibbles is sufficient to cover the protein needs of a whole and active small dog like sterilized or sedentary. On the other hand, they are not concentrated enough in protein for a small dog that would be both sterilized and sedentary.
Qualitative protein analysis
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Animal protein source(s) |
Vegetable protein source(s) |
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Hydrolysate of animal proteins | Rice
Corn Wheat Vegetable Protein Isolate Corn Gluten |
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Or 2 ingredients out of 20 listed |
Or 5 ingredients out of 20 listed |
The phosphorus content of these kibbles is 0.60% and their protein-phosphorus ratio is around 48.
Find out more about: the protein-phosphoric ratio" The most"
The ingredient that comes first in the ingredient list is a source of animal protein. Dehydrated poultry protein is therefore the ingredient used in the greatest quantity before cooking in these croquettes.
" Least"
The proportions and exact origin of animal proteins are not specified in the list of ingredients. The low phosphorus content of these kibbles as well as the mention of 5 vegetable protein sources out of 20 ingredients tell us that these kibbles probably contain more vegetable protein than animal protein.
To read to understand: The protein needs of the dog. Proteins, what are they? What are they used for in dogs?Lipids
In these kibbles, lipids are mainly provided by animal fats, soybean oil, fish oil and borage oil. The respective omega-6 and in omega-3 are 4.02% and 0.72% including 0.30% of EPA and DHA (long chain omega-3).
" The most"
These kibbles are sources of long-chain omega-3s.
" Least"
The omega-6/omega-3 ratio is rather unbalanced.
To read to understand: The lipid needs of the dog. What are lipids? What are they used for in dogs?Available carbohydrates
In these kibbles, the main sources of assimilable carbohydrates are rice, corn and wheat. The estimated percentage of assimilable carbohydrates of these kibbles is approximately 37%.
Absorbable carbohydrates are carbohydrates that provide energy in the form of calories to the dog. Their percentage is calculated according to the following formula: %assimilable carbohydrates=100-%proteins-%lipids-%cellulose-%ash-%moisture. When not specified by the manufacturer, humidity is estimated at 10%.
" The most"
The first source of assimilable carbohydrates is rice. It is the most digestible for the dog.
" Least"
The multiplication of carbohydrate sources reinforces the idea that these croquettes seem richer in vegetable proteins and carbohydrates than in animal proteins.
To read to understand: The carbohydrate needs of the dogCalcium and phosphorus
The percentages of calcium and phosphorus in these kibbles are 0.60% and 0.70%, i.e. a calcium/phosphorus ratio of 1.2.
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These kibbles follow FEDIAF recommendations in terms of calcium and phosphorus content.
To read to understand: The calcium needs of the dog