Label information
For which dogs?
Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+ kibbles are marketed as complete food for dogs from 26 to 44kg aged 5 to 8 years.
Ingredients and additives
Composition: dehydrated poultry proteins, rice, animal fats, wheat, wheat flour, corn flour, vegetable protein isolate, hydrolyzed animal proteins, corn gluten, corn, vegetable fibers, beet pulp, fish oil, soybean oil, yeasts and yeast components, mineral s alts, psyllium husks and seeds, fruc-to-oligo-saccharides, borage oil, marigold extract (source of lutein), crustacean hydrolyzate (source of glucosamine ), hydrolyzed cartilage (source of chondroitin).Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 22500 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, E1 (Iron): 41 mg, E2 (Iodine): 4.1 mg, E4 (Copper): 13 mg, E5 (Manganese): 53 mg, E6 (Zinc): 132 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.09 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 10 g - Sensory additives: Tea extract (source of polyphenols): 150 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.Analytical composition
Protein: 26%
Crude fat: 17%
Crude ash: 5.9% Crude fibre: 2.6%
Sources: brand website and product data sheet
Dosage: how much Royal Canin Adult 5+ dry food can I give my dog?
|
Dog Weight | Sedentary dog |
Dog with normal physical activity |
Very active dog |
|
26kg |
281g |
325g |
369g |
|
28kg |
297g |
344g |
390g |
|
30kg |
312g |
362g |
411g |
|
32kg |
328g |
380g |
432g |
|
34kg |
343g |
397g |
452g |
|
36kg |
358g |
415g |
471g |
|
38kg |
373g |
432g |
491g |
|
40kg |
388g |
449g |
510g |
|
42kg |
402g |
466g |
529g |
|
44kg |
416g |
482g |
548g |
Label analysis
Nutritional profile of the food
The calculated energy density of these kibbles is approximately 370 Kcal per 100g.
24.6% of total energy is provided by protein
36.4% of total energy is provided by assimilable carbohydrates 39% 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 Maxi Adult 5+ is approximately 70g of protein per 1000Kcal.
Taking only this ratio into account, we can say that these kibbles are sufficiently rich in protein to cover the protein needs of an active, unneutered adult dog. On the other hand, their protein concentration is not sufficient for a sterilized and/or sedentary dog.
Qualitative protein analysis
| Vegetable protein sources | |
|
Hydrolysate of animal proteins | Rice
Wheat Wheat flour Corn flour Vegetable Protein Isolate Corn Gluten Corn |
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Or 2 ingredients out of 22 listed |
Or 7 ingredients out of 22 listed |
The phosphorus content of these croquettes is 0.70% and their protein-phosphoric ratio is 37
" Least"
The origin of animal proteins and their percentage are not specified in the list of ingredients. Although dehydrated poultry protein appears first in the list of ingredients, these kibbles nevertheless seem quite rich in vegetable proteins whose nutritional interest is less for the dog. The clues that make you think about it are the presence of 7 vegetable protein vector ingredients out of 22 (compared to only 2 animal protein vector ingredients out of 22) as well as the low phosphorus level of these kibbles.
" The most"
The first ingredients on the list are dehydrated poultry protein, so it is the ingredient used in the largest quantities in this food before cooking. The fact that they are dehydrated allows less water loss during cooking. There is then a greater chance that they will be found in almost equal quantities in the finished product.
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, fish oil, soybean oil and borage oil. The respective omega-6 and in omega-3 are 3.31% and 0.80% including 0.40% of EPA and DHA (long chain omega-3).
" The most"
These kibbles are sources of long-chain omega-3s and have a fairly balanced omega-6/omega-3 ratio.
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, wheat and corn. The estimated percentage of assimilable carbohydrates of these kibbles is approximately 38.5%29 .6%.
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"
Rice is the most digestible source of assimilable carbohydrates for the dog and it is the one that is used in the greatest quantity in these kibbles before cooking.
" Least"
The multiplication of sources of assimilable carbohydrates in these croquettes goes from the direction of an overrepresentation of vegetable proteins to the detriment of animal proteins. With around 38% of assimilable carbohydrates, these croquettes seem a little too rich in complex carbohydrates compared to the protein content.
To read to understand: The carbohydrate needs of the dogCalcium and phosphorus
The percentages of calcium and phosphorus in these kibbles are 0.70% and 0.80% respectively, i.e. a calcium/phosphorus ratio of 1.1.
" The most"
These kibbles follow FEDIAF recommendations in terms of calcium and phosphorus content.
To read to understand: The calcium needs of the dog