Royal Canin Maxi Adult dry food: advice, composition and dosage

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?

Dog weight26 kg28kg30kg32kg34kg36kg38kg40kg42kg44kg
Sedentary DogsDogs with normal activity levelVery active dogs
276g319g363g
291g337g383g
307g355g404g
322g373g424g
337g390g443g
352g407g463g
366g424g482g
381g441g501g
395g457g519g
405g473g538g

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

Source(s) of animal proteinDehydrated poultry proteinOr 2 ingredients out of 15 listed
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.

" Least"

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%.

" Least"

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 dog

Calcium 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.

" Least"

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