Label information
For which dogs?
Royal Canin Maxi Adult are designed to feed large adult dogs (26 to 44kg), from 15 months to 5 years old.
Ingredients and additives
Composition: dehydrated poultry proteins, maize, maize flour, animal fats, wheat, rice, maize gluten, hydrolyzed animal proteins, beet pulp, fish oil, soybean oil, mineral s alts, yeasts and yeast components, shellfish hydrolyzate (source of glucosamine), cartilage hydrolyzate (source of chondroitin).Additives (per kg): Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 16000 IU, Vitamin D3: 1000 IU, E1 (Iron): 38 mg, E2 (Iodine): 3.8 mg, E4 (Copper): 12 mg, E5 (Manganese ): 50 mg, E6 (Zinc): 132 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.07 mg.Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 5 g - Preservatives - Antioxidants.
Analytical composition
Protein: 26%
Crude fat: 17%
Crude ash: 6.6% Crude fibre: 1.2%
Sources: brand website and product data sheet
Dosage: how much Royal Canin Maxi Adult dry food can I give my dog?
Sedentary Dogs | Dogs with normal activity level | Very active dogs | |
276g | 319g | 363g | |
291g | 337g | 383g | |
307g | 355g | 404g | |
322g | 373g | 424g | |
337g | 390g | 443g | |
352g | 407g | 463g | |
366g | 424g | 482g | |
381g | 441g | 501g | |
395g | 457g | 519g | |
405g | 473g | 538g |
Label analysis
Nutritional profile of the food
The calculated energy density of Royal Canin Maxi Adult is 373 Kcal per 100g.
24.4% of total energy is provided by protein
36.8% of total energy is provided by assimilable carbohydrates 38.8% 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 kibbles is 70g of protein for 1000Kcal. This "protein concentration" is only sufficient to cover a dog's needs unsterilized and active. On the other hand, it is not sufficient to cover those of a sterilized, sedentary dog or a breed of dog with a reduced metabolism such as the Labrador or the Golden retriever.
Qualitative protein analysis
Vegetable protein sources | |
Hydrolysate of animal proteins | Corn
Corn flour Wheat Rice Corn gluten |
Or 5 ingredients out of 15 listed |
The phosphorus content of these kibbles is 0.80% and the calculated protein-phosphorus ratio is 32.5.
Find out more about: the protein-phosphoric ratio" The most"
Dehydrated poultry protein comes first in the list of ingredients, which means that it is the ingredient used in the greatest quantity in the croquettes before cooking.As they are already dehydrated when added, they are unlikely to lose water during cooking and will therefore remain the most important ingredient in the finished product.
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The species of ingredients of animal origin is not specified, nor is their proportion in the list of ingredients. The low phosphorus level, the protein-phosphoric ratio as well as the presence of 5 out of 15 vegetable protein source ingredients point to a predominance of proteins of vegetable origin. These proteins are not the best for dog nutrition because they are less complete and less digestible than animal proteins.
To read to understand: The protein needs of the dog. Proteins, what are they? What are they used for in dogs?Lipids
In these croquettes, lipids are mainly provided by animal fats, fish oil and soybean oil.
The omega 6 content is 3.26% and the in omega 3 is 0.78% including 0.4% EPA and DHA. The omega 6/3 ratio is 4.2.
" The most"
These kibbles are relatively balanced in omega-6 and omega-3 because the ratio between the 2 tends towards the ideal of 4. They also provide enough long-chain omega-3.
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 corn, corn flour, wheat and rice. The estimated percentage of assimilable carbohydrates of these kibbles is 39% .
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%.
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These croquettes seem a little too rich in assimilable carbohydrates, compared to the amount of animal protein. Some dogs may be sensitive to this richness in assimilable carbohydrates and present digestive problems.
To read to understand: The carbohydrate needs of the dogCalcium and phosphorus
The calcium percentage of these kibbles is 1.20% (i.e. a calcium "concentration" of 3.2g per 1000Kcal) and their phosphorus percentage is 0.80%, i.e. a calcium / 1.5. phosphorus
" The most"
These kibbles follow FEDIAF recommendations for calcium and phosphorus content.
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The low phosphorus level can be explained by a lack of meat raw materials compared to ingredients of vegetable origin.
To read to understand: The calcium needs of the dog