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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Royal Canin
Maltese Adult
Dog
Dry
Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
Low
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Poultry
Red meat
Fish
Unknown Poultry Meal
Free From:
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Shellfish
Pros
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.
Uses more animal by-products than muscle meat as protein sources.
Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Royal Canin Maltese Adult dry dog food good?
Royal Canin Maltese Adult is a dry dog food rated 1.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, animal by-products make up a significant share of the protein. This recipe is free from Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Shellfish but contains Gluten grains, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
24%
Fat
18%
Est. Carbs
46%
Fiber
3.7%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Low (24% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Some lower-activity adult dogs may do fine on lower-protein complete foods, but growth, pregnancy, nursing, and medical needs change the answer.
References
Fat is High (18% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
51 of 51 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
9
Notice
3
1
Brewers Rice
2
Corn
3
Chicken By-product Meal
4
Chicken Fat
5
Wheat Gluten
6
Pork Meal
7
Natural Flavors
8
Dried Chicory Root
9
Vegetable Oil
10
Fish Oil
11
Grain Distillers Dried Yeast
12
Potassium Chloride
13
Sodium Silicoaluminate
14
Dl-alpha Tocopherol Acetate
15
Niacin Supplement
16
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
17
D-calcium Pantothenate
18
Biotin
19
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
20
Riboflavin Supplement
21
Thiamine Mononitrate
22
Vitamin A Acetate
23
Folic Acid
24
Vitamin B12 Supplement
25
Vitamin D3 Supplement
26
Salt
27
Fructo-oligo-saccharides
28
Sodium Tripolyphosphate
29
Monocalcium Phosphate
30
Choline Chloride
31
Dl-methionine
32
Taurine
33
Calcium Carbonate
34
Marigold Extract
35
Zinc Proteinate
36
Zinc Oxide
37
Ferrous Sulfate
38
Manganese Proteinate
39
Manganese Oxide
40
Copper Sulfate
41
Calcium Iodate
42
Sodium Selenite
43
Copper Proteinate
44
Manganese Oxide
45
L-lysine
46
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
47
Green Tea Extract
48
Chondroitin Sulfate
49
Rosemary Extract
50
Mixed Tocopherols
51
Citric Acid
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Chicken By-product Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Plant protein signal: Wheat Gluten may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Chicken By-product Meal, Wheat Gluten, Sodium Tripolyphosphate.
Higher-caution ingredients: Chicken By-product Meal, Vegetable Oil, Sodium Tripolyphosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Corn, Wheat Gluten have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low
Low
Named
33%
By-products
67%
Low clarity: only 33% of Royal Canin Maltese Adult's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 67% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Pork Meal
By-products
Chicken By-product Meal
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
60%
Plant concentrate
40%
Mixed protein sources in Royal Canin Maltese Adult: 60% animal, 0% whole plants, and 40% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken By-product Meal
Pork Meal
Plant concentrate
Wheat Gluten
Royal Canin Maltese Adult dry dog food Review
Royal Canin Maltese Adult scores 1.5 stars on this analysis, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
You need to know the exact animal source of every protein
Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
Key takeaways
Animal by-products account for 67% of the protein, which can vary in quality.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Wheat Gluten.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal.
On a dry-matter basis: 24% protein, 18% fat, 46% estimated carbohydrates.
60% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Canin Maltese Adult good for dogs?
This recipe scored 1.5 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your dog.
Does Royal Canin Maltese Adult contain Dairy?
Does Royal Canin Maltese Adult contain Egg?
Does Royal Canin Maltese Adult contain Legumes?
Does Royal Canin Maltese Adult contain Nuts?
Is Royal Canin Maltese Adult grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Royal Canin Maltese Adult?
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