Royal Canin X-Small Junior

royal canin x-small junior is a dry complete diet from royal canin. one of the world's largest pet food manufacturers, owned by mars petcare. known for breed-specific and life-stage formulations. as with all small breed puppy foods, the formula has been adapted to meet the higher energy requirements of smaller dogs, with a kibble size suited to smaller mouths.

this is a below average food and the ingredient analysis backs this up. relies heavily on corn, wheat and rice as primary carbohydrate sources, and uses unspecified protein derivatives which make it difficult to assess true meat quality. the heavy reliance on cereals and unspecified protein derivatives means that the nutritional value per portion is significantly lower than premium alternatives.

for dogs that are already established on this food and showing no signs of dietary problems, switching away may not be essential. however, for owners starting their search for a dog food or considering a change, there are significantly better options available at similar or only slightly higher price points.