Collection: Royal Canin Dog Food

Royal Canin offers three main dog food ranges. Size Health Nutrition provides formulas based on your dog's adult weight - X-Small (under 4 kg), Mini (1-10 kg), Medium (11-25 kg), Maxi (26-44 kg) and Giant (45 kg and over) - with puppy and adult options in each size. Breed Health Nutrition offers diets tailored to specific breeds such as Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Boxer, Dachshund and more. Canine Care Nutrition addresses specific concerns like skin sensitivity, weight management, digestive care and fussy eating. Both dry and wet food formats are available across most ranges.

The best approach is to match your dog's breed, size and life stage. If a breed-specific formula exists for your dog, start there - it will be the most precisely tailored option. Otherwise, determine your dog's size category based on adult weight and choose the corresponding Size Health Nutrition formula. Consider your dog's age (puppy, adult, or mature) and any specific health concerns. For example, a two-year-old Labrador would suit the Labrador Retriever Adult formula, while a medium-sized mixed breed with itchy skin might benefit from Medium Dermacomfort.

Royal Canin dry dog food (kibble) is the foundation of most feeding plans. Each kibble is precisely shaped and sized for the target breed or size, encouraging proper chewing and supporting dental health. Dry food is calorie-dense, easy to measure, and stays fresh once opened. Wet food comes in pouches or tins and offers higher moisture content, which can be beneficial for dogs that do not drink enough water or have reduced appetites. Many owners use a combination of both - dry kibble as the main meal with wet food mixed in or given as a topper for added palatability.

Absolutely. Royal Canin has a comprehensive range of puppy formulas designed to support healthy growth. Puppy food differs from adult food in important ways - it contains higher energy levels to fuel growth, carefully balanced calcium and phosphorus ratios for proper bone development, and an antioxidant complex to support the developing immune system. Puppy formulas are available in every size category (X-Small, Mini, Medium, Maxi and Giant) as well as breed-specific options. There is also Starter Mother & Baby for the weaning stage, making it easy to start puppies on Royal Canin from their very first solid meals.

Feeding amounts depend on your dog's weight, age, activity level and the specific Royal Canin formula. Each product includes a detailed feeding guide on the packaging, and we include feeding tables in our product descriptions on Canine & Co. As a general principle, divide the daily recommended amount into two meals for adult dogs, or three to four meals for puppies. Always measure portions accurately using kitchen scales for the best results, and provide fresh water at all times. If your dog starts gaining or losing weight, adjust the daily amount gradually.

Royal Canin selects ingredients based on their nutritional value and digestibility rather than their marketing appeal. This means you will find ingredients chosen because they deliver specific nutrients in the most bioavailable form, such as highly digestible proteins, precise blends of dietary fibres for digestive health, and carefully balanced omega fatty acids for skin and coat condition. All ingredients are sourced from approved suppliers and undergo testing before use. Finished products are tested to confirm they meet exact nutritional specifications.

No. The largest Royal Canin dry dog bag sold in South Africa is 15 kg. Medium Adult also comes in a 10 kg option, and most tiers offer a small bag (800 g to 4 kg) that is worth buying first to check your dog will eat the formula before you commit to 15 kg. Every size is priced individually on the product page.

It depends on size, because larger dogs age sooner. Royal Canin's senior formulas start at five years for Maxi (Maxi Adult 5+), seven for Medium (Medium Adult 7+) and eight for Mini (Mini Adult 8+), with Mini Ageing and X-Small Ageing 12+ for the years beyond that. There is no single senior age across the range, so go by your dog's size tier rather than a rule of thumb.

For itchy skin and dull coats, Dermacomfort runs in Mini, Medium and Maxi plus a wet loaf. For loose stools and sensitive digestion, Digestive Care runs in Mini, Medium and Maxi with a wet option. Both are everyday diets, not treatments: if your dog has a diagnosed allergy or a persistent digestive problem, speak to your vet, because the therapeutic Veterinary Diet range is dispensed through practices and is not sold here.

Yes. Orders over R550 qualify for FREE local shipping, and delivery costs for main hubs and outlying areas are shown on our shipping page. We keep stock across the dry and wet ranges, and every bag size is priced individually so you can compare cost per kilogram before ordering. Auto Deliver & Save is available on dog food if you want a repeat order arriving on schedule.