Royal Canin Maxi Puppy

Royal Canin Maxi Puppy

Puppy Dog

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Ingredients

Dehydrated Poultry Protein, Rice, Maize Flour, Dehydrated Pork Protein*, Animal Fats, Maize, Vegetable Protein Isolate*, Wheat Flour, Hydrolysed Animal Proteins, Minerals, Beet Pulp, Maize Gluten, Vegetable Fibres, Soya Oil, Fish Oil, Fructo-Oligosaccharides (0, 34%), Psyllium Husks And Seeds, Hydrolysed Yeast (Source Of Manno-Oligo-Saccharides), Yeasts Extracts (Source Of Betaglucans), Marigold Extract (Source Of Lutein), Hydrolysed Crustaceans (Source Of Glucosamine), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Hydrolysed Cartilage (Source Of Chondroitin)

40% Ingredient Score

Protein Source Quality
★★★★★
2/10
2/10

Meat and Animal Derivatives
(also known as Unspecified Meat/Insect Meal)

It can be difficult to assess the quality of vaguer ingredients such as Meat & Animal Derivatives alongside, Unnamed Meat, Fish, and Insect Meal. These terms normally encompass a large variety of ingredients, with no way of telling digestibility or effect on an animal.

Named Protein Source Quantity
★★★★★
2/10
Quantity as percentage
0-20%
2/10
Carbohydrate Quality Score
★★★★★
3/5
3/5

White Rice / Maize / Pumpkin

White Rice, Maize and Pumpkin are all good sources of carbohydrate with middle range glycaemic counts showing some slow release energy and some quick release energy. They are quite digestible.

Fat Quality Score
★★★★★
2/10
2/10

Unspecified Animal / Insect and Vegetable Fats

It can be difficult to assess the quality of Unspecified Animal, Insect and Vegetable Fats. These encompass a large range of poor-quality sources which can be difficult to digest.

Oil Quality Score
★★★★★
2/5
2/5

Rapeseed / Canola / Non-named Fish, Meat, and Insect Oil

Rapeseed and Canola are plant oils which contain a lower level of Omega 3 and 6. These can in some cases cause digestive upset. Non-Named Fish, Insect and Meat oils are vague, and it is difficult to determine the digestibility or Omega content of these ingredients. They will add some level of palatability to the food.

Fibre Quality Score
★★★★★
4/5
4/5

Sugar Beet / Vegetables

Sugar Beet and Vegetables contain good levels of both insoluble and soluble fibres and have them in easily accessible forms.

Joint Care Quality Score
★★★★★
3/5
3/5

Oil + One Joint Care Ingredient

This category contains added ingredients specifically designed to aid joints: Including either part of a joint pack or natural holistic ingredient. For example: Glucosamine/Chondroitin or Green Lipped Mussel alongside a higher quality oil.

Product Checklist

Wheat Free
Grain Free
Hypoallergenic Principles
Use Only Natural Preservatives
Joint Care
Cooking Process Extruded

Company Information 

2/10

Company Information

To help pet owners get to know their preferred brands better, where we are able, we include information about each company's business practices. This includes questions about the sustainability of their processes and products, alongside information about the company themselves.

There is no score associated with the company information. Questions answered yes will be ticked and those answered no will have crosses. If the answer is unknown, we feature a question mark.

Does the Company use renewable energy in the production of their food?

Does the Company use renewable energy in the production of their food?

By making a switch to sustainable renewable energy, businesses reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Green alternatives are now more available than ever and easier for companies to implement in the production of their products.

Does the Company use renewable energy in both offices and headquarters?

Does the Company use renewable energy in both offices and headquarters?

By making a switch to sustainable renewable energy, businesses reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Green alternatives are now more available than ever and easier for companies to implement in their offices and warehouses.

Are the Company headquarters Carbon Neutral?

Are the Company headquarters Carbon Neutral?

Human and Pet food manufacturing has a huge impact on the planet.

Some companies have invested significantly in reducing their C02 emissions within their offices and company headquarters. Some are now able to make the positive statement of being completely Carbon Neutral.

Are all stages of the Company's production Carbon Neutral?

Are all stages of the Company's production Carbon Neutral?

Human and Pet food manufacturing has a huge impact on the planet.

Some companies have invested significantly in reducing their C02 emissions within their offices and company headquarters. Some are now able to make the positive statement of being completely Carbon Neutral.

Is all the Company's packaging compostable or recyclable?

Is all the Company's packaging compostable or recyclable?

Investing in packaging that is easy to recycle or reuse is a huge step in creating a greener planet.

The right type of packaging has an incredibly long-life span and has the capacity to be turned into other packaging and products time and time again.

Does the Company use free range and traceable meat?

Does the Company use free range and traceable meat?

Free Range livestock are healthier, happier due to access to natural conditions such as sunlight and free and space to roam.

Full traceability is important for all stages of meat production, from the raising to the eventual slaughter.

Does the Company use organic meat?

Does the Company use organic meat?

Some meat used across the pet industry can contain potentially harmful chemicals or antibiotics. Organic certified meat and fish is 100% free of anything artificial and can be more digestible and palatable for pets.

Which country is the Company based in for tax purposes?

Which country is the Company based in for tax purposes?

Where a company is based will directly dictate how much tax is being paid. A company being based and registered in the UK (or home country of brand) means appropriate tax is paid here to support the economy. Some companies will be based in 'tax havens' with low or no corporate taxes. Tick given to all companies in the UK or their home country paying suitable tax.

Is the Company family/privately owned?

Is the Company family/privately owned?

Some pet brands are owned and have been developed by a family run company or private investors.

Is the Company owned by a corporation or investment fund?

Is the Company owned by a corporation or investment fund?

Some pet food brands are owned by a larger parent company. This larger corporation will control several different brands and companies. Some will be within the pet sector and some outside the sector.

The company has answered yes to this question
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