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Summary

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Royal Canin

Maxi Adult 5+

Dog

Dry

Rating

★☆☆☆☆

1.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

Low

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Gluten grains

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.

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 Maxi Adult 5+ dry dog food good?

Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+ is a dry dog food rated 1 star, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Ingredients Analysis

36 of 36 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Dehydrated Poultry Protein

Rice

Wheat

Wheat Flour

Poultry Fat

Maize Flour

Maize

Hydrolyzed Poultry Protein

Hydrolyzed Fish Protein

Maize Gluten

Vegetable Fibres

Beet Pulp

Wheat Gluten

Minerals

Soya Oil

Yeast Products

Fish Oil

Vitamins

Psyllium Husk

Psyllium Seeds

Fructo-oligo-saccharides

Algal Oil

Amino Acids

Glucosamine

Hydrolysed Cartilage

Vitamin A

Vitamin D3

Iron

Iodine

Copper

Manganese

Zinc

Selenium

Clinoptilolite of Sedimentary Origin

Preservative

Anti-oxidants

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Dehydrated Poultry Protein, Hydrolyzed Poultry Protein, Hydrolyzed Fish Protein appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Plant protein signal: Maize Gluten may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dehydrated Poultry Protein, Poultry Fat, Hydrolyzed Fish Protein.

Higher-caution ingredients: Dehydrated Poultry Protein, Poultry Fat, Hydrolyzed Fish Protein, and 3 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Wheat, Wheat Flour, Maize, and 2 more have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

Low

Unnamed

100%

Low clarity: only 0% of Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+'s animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 100% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.

Contributing ingredients

Unnamed

Dehydrated Poultry Protein

Hydrolyzed Poultry Protein

Hydrolyzed Fish Protein

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

66%

Plant concentrate

33%

Auxiliary

Mixed protein sources in Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+: 66% animal, 0% whole plants, and 33% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Dehydrated Poultry Protein

Hydrolyzed Poultry Protein

Hydrolyzed Fish Protein

Hydrolysed Cartilage

Plant concentrate

Maize Gluten

Wheat Gluten

Auxiliary

Yeast Products

Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+ dry dog food Review

Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+ scores 1 star on this analysis, with low 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're avoiding legumes

Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable

Key takeaways

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Maize Gluten, Wheat Gluten.

Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

66% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Overall rating: 1 star, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+ good for dogs?

This recipe scored 1 star, with low ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your dog.

Does Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+ contain Dairy?

Does Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+ contain Egg?

Does Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+ contain Legumes?

Does Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+ contain Nuts?

Is Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+ grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Royal Canin Maxi Adult 5+?