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Royal Canin Skin Care review

D50 / 100 · general adult profile

Royal Canin Skin Care scores 50 out of 100, a grade D, against our general adult profile. In short, the first listed ingredient is rice, and protein sits at 21% and fat at 14%, and the ingredient list carries flags for uses animal derivatives.

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 Skin Care ranges from 18 to 69 out of 100.

Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)C+ · 69
Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)C+ · 69
Maltese Shih Tzu (Mal-Shi)C+ · 67
Bull Terrier (Miniature)C+ · 66
Frenchton (French Bulldog x Boston Terrier)C+ · 65
Shipoo (Shih Tzu x Poodle)C+ · 65
West Highland White TerrierC · 64
Bichpoo (Bichon Frise x Poodle)C · 64
Where it scores lowest
Neapolitan MastiffD · 18
MastiffD · 18
BullmastiffD · 18
Boxador (Boxer x Labrador)D · 20
Irish WolfhoundD · 20

Analytical constituents

Energy389 kcal per 100g
Protein21%
Fat14%
Fibre3%
Ash8%
Moisture8%
Typical price£11.00 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£2.83

Ingredients

Rice, various ingredients.

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Concerns

Higher scoring alternatives

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

Common questions

Is Royal Canin Skin Care a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 50 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 Skin Care?

The label declares 21% crude protein and 14% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Royal Canin Skin Care?

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

Which breeds does Royal Canin Skin Care suit best?

It scores highest for Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise), Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise), Maltese Shih Tzu (Mal-Shi). 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.