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Royal Canin

Medium Adult

Dogs · dry food · 15 kg

C

Overall score65/100· Average

Summary

Dry food for adult medium-breed dogs (11–25 kg), from 12 months. Manufacturer composition checked on 8 September 2026: dehydrated poultry proteins first. Moisture is not provided in the French analytical constituents.

Sub-scores

CProteins
CNutrition balance
BUndesirables
DTransparency
BSpecies adaptability

Composition analysed

Formula checked on 2026-09-08. Manufacturer source. Previously unconfirmed data was replaced and the score recalculated. Check the label on the bag you receive.

Dehydrated poultry proteins, Wheat, Maize flour, Wheat flour, Maize, Hydrolysed animal proteins, Animal fats, Dehydrated pork proteins, Barley, Maize gluten, Beet pulp, Minerals, Soya oil, Yeast products, Fish oil, Yeasts (source of manno-oligosaccharides), Algal oil Schizochytrium sp. Additives (per kg): Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 14200 IU, Vitamin D3: 900 IU, Vitamin C: 120 mg, Vitamin E: 500 mg, Iron (3b103): 41 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 4.1 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 13 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 54 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 128 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.1 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.

  1. Dehydrated poultry proteins
  2. Wheat
  3. Maize flour
  4. Wheat flour
  5. Maize
  6. Hydrolysed animal proteins
  7. Animal fats
  8. Dehydrated pork proteins
  9. Barley
  10. Maize gluten
  11. Beet pulp
  12. Minerals
  13. Soya oil
  14. Yeast products
  15. Fish oil
  16. Yeasts (source of manno-oligosaccharides)
  17. Algal oil Schizochytrium sp.

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
25%
Crude fat
14%
Ash
6.3%
Fibre
1.4%
Moisture
Not disclosed

Strengths

  • Analytical constituents published by the manufacturer

Weaknesses

  • Ingredient percentages not specified
  • Moisture not published for the French formula

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PetFoodRate editorial review

Royal Canin Medium Adult is a dry food for adult medium-breed dogs weighing 11 to 25 kg, from 12 months. The French manufacturer formula was checked on 8 September 2026. Dehydrated poultry proteins come first, followed by wheat, maize flour, wheat flour and maize. The published analytical constituents are protein 25%, fat 14%, crude ash 6.3% and crude fibre 1.4%. Moisture and ingredient percentages are not provided on the French page. PetFoodRate recalculated this specific formula at C (65/100). This is an editorial ingredient-based score, not a clinical outcome or a score for the whole brand. Manufacturer source: https://www.royalcanin.com/fr/dogs/products/retail-products/medium-adult-3004

Compared to the competition

Royal Canin Medium Adult was recalculated at C (65/100) from its French formula verified on 8 September 2026. The other product's historical record was not revalidated in that revision. These records do not establish comparative clinical superiority or a current price advantage.

Royal Canin Medium Adult was recalculated at C (65/100) from its French formula verified on 8 September 2026. The other product's historical record was not revalidated in that revision. These records do not establish comparative clinical superiority or a current price advantage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the first ingredient in the verified formula?

Dehydrated poultry proteins lead the French manufacturer list checked on 8 September 2026. The previous description has been corrected.

Is moisture published for the French formula?

No moisture value is provided in the French analytical constituents consulted. We do not replace that missing value with an estimate or a value from another formula.

Does C (65/100) prove another food is clinically better?

No. The score applies to this documented formula using the PetFoodRate method. Comparing health outcomes, costs or other recipes requires separate evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What score does Royal Canin Medium Adult get?

Royal Canin Medium Adult gets a grade of C (65/100), 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 Medium Adult?

Strengths: Analytical constituents published by the manufacturer. Weaknesses: Ingredient percentages not specified, Moisture not published for the French formula.

Is Royal Canin Medium Adult a good fit for dogs?

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

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