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Royal Canin Diabetic review

D51 / 100 · general adult profile

Royal Canin Diabetic scores 51 out of 100, a grade D, against our general adult profile. In short, the first listed ingredient is dehydrated poultry, and protein sits at 37% and fat at 12%.

How it scores by breed

The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Royal Canin Diabetic ranges from 21 to 68 out of 100.

PekingeseC+ · 68
Frug (French Bulldog x Pug)C+ · 66
Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)C+ · 66
Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)C+ · 66
Peekapoo (Pekingese x Poodle)C+ · 65
Chinese CrestedC · 64
Chug (Chihuahua x Pug)C · 64
Maltese Shih Tzu (Mal-Shi)C · 64
Where it scores lowest
Neapolitan MastiffD · 21
MastiffD · 21
BullmastiffD · 21
Dogue de BordeauxD · 24
Irish WolfhoundD · 26

Analytical constituents

Energy330 kcal per 100g
Protein37%
Fat12%
Fibre15.5%
Ash7%
Moisture8%
Typical price£11.00 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£3.33

Ingredients

Dehydrated poultry, barley, wheat gluten, maize gluten.

Positives

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Higher scoring alternatives

Other kibble foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.

Common questions

Is Royal Canin Diabetic a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 51 out of 100, a grade D. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.

How much protein is in Royal Canin Diabetic?

The label declares 37% crude protein and 12% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Royal Canin Diabetic?

Dehydrated poultry. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Royal Canin Diabetic suit best?

It scores highest for Pekingese, Frug (French Bulldog x Pug), Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise). Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

Score it for your own dog

This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.

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Scores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.