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Royal Canin

Mother and Babydog Starter

Dogs · kibble · 12 kg

B

Overall score 70/100 · Good

Summary

Recipe for weaning puppies and pregnant/lactating bitches. Very fat-rich (23%), specific formulation for growth.

Sub-scores

B Proteins
A Nutrition balance
B Undesirables
C Transparency
A Species adaptability

Composition analysed

Dehydrated chicken (22%), rice, animal fats, wheat, FOS, vitamin E, taurine, trace minerals

  1. A Dehydrated chicken 22% protein
  2. B Rice cereal
  3. D Animal fats (unspecified) fat
  4. C Wheat cereal
  5. A FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides) fiber
  6. A Vitamin E vitamin mineral
  7. A Taurine beneficial additive

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
30%
Crude fat
23%
Ash
7%
Fibre
1.5%
Moisture
9.5%

Strengths

  • First ingredient is a named animal protein
  • Balanced nutritional profile
  • Well suited to the species' needs

Weaknesses

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A Orijen Puppy A Orijen Original Adult Poulet A Orijen Six Fish A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe
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Frequently asked questions

What score does Royal Canin Mother and Babydog Starter get?

Royal Canin Mother and Babydog Starter gets a grade of B (70/100), i.e. "good", 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 Mother and Babydog Starter?

Strengths: First ingredient is a named animal protein, Balanced nutritional profile, Well suited to the species' needs.

Is Royal Canin Mother and Babydog Starter 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?

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