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Royal Canin Hepatic review

D45 / 100 · general adult profile

Royal Canin Hepatic scores 45 out of 100, a grade D, against our general adult profile. In short, the first listed ingredient is rice, and protein sits at 16% and fat at 14%.

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 Hepatic ranges from 22 to 55 out of 100.

BeagleC · 55
DalmatianD · 54
Soft Coated Wheaten TerrierD · 48
Chihuahua (Long Coat)D · 46
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)D · 46
NewfoundlandD · 46
Norfolk TerrierD · 46
Bichon FriseD · 45
Where it scores lowest
American BullyD · 22
Newfypoo (Newfoundland x Poodle)D · 23
Dogue de BordeauxD · 23
Springerdoodle (Springer x Poodle)D · 24
Springador (Springer Spaniel x Labrador)D · 24

Analytical constituents

Energy375 kcal per 100g
Protein16%
Fat14%
Fibre4%
Ash7%
Moisture8%
Typical price£11.00 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£2.93

Ingredients

Rice, animal fats, maize, soya meal.

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 Hepatic a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 45 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 Hepatic?

The label declares 16% crude protein and 14% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Royal Canin Hepatic?

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

Which breeds does Royal Canin Hepatic suit best?

It scores highest for Beagle, Dalmatian, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. 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.