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Royal Canin

Maxi Junior

Dogs · kibble · 15 kg

C

Overall score62/100· Average

Summary

Large breed puppy kibble (up to 15 months). Glucosamine and chondroitin to protect growing joints.

Sub-scores

CProteins
BNutrition balance
BUndesirables
DTransparency
ASpecies adaptability

Composition analysed

Dehydrated chicken (17%), corn, rice, wheat, animal fats, glucosamine, chondroitin, taurine

  1. ADehydrated chicken17%protein
  2. CCorncereal
  3. BRicecereal
  4. CWheatcereal
  5. DAnimal fats (unspecified)fat
  6. AGlucosaminebeneficial additive
  7. AChondroitinbeneficial additive

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
30%
Crude fat
17%
Ash
7%
Fibre
1.4%
Moisture
9.5%

Strengths

  • Balanced nutritional profile
  • Well suited to the species' needs

Weaknesses

  • Limited composition transparency

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Frequently asked questions

What score does Royal Canin Maxi Junior get?

Royal Canin Maxi Junior gets a grade of C (62/100), i.e. "average", on the PetFoodRate A to E scale. The grade combines five axes: protein quality, nutritional balance, absence of undesirable ingredients, labelling transparency and species suitability.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Royal Canin Maxi Junior?

Strengths: Balanced nutritional profile, Well suited to the species' needs. Weaknesses: Limited composition transparency.

Is Royal Canin Maxi Junior a good fit for dogs?

On species suitability, this product scores A. It is broadly suited to the needs of dogs, as part of a balanced diet.

How does PetFoodRate rate dry food?

PetFoodRate grades every product from A to E independently and deterministically, from the ingredient list and analytical constituents, with no sponsored brands and no influence from affiliate links.