Royal Canin Light Weight Care Maxi Dry Dog Food

Large dogs face a compounding problem with weight gain: their joints already bear significant mechanical load at a healthy weight, and every additional kilogram amplifies that stress. A 35 kg Labrador carrying 4 kg of excess weight is asking their hips, knees and elbows to absorb the equivalent of over 16 kg of additional impact force with every stride. Over months and years, this accelerates cartilage degradation and the onset of osteoarthritis.

Royal Canin Light Weight Care Maxi tackles this with a dual approach: adapted calorie content with L-carnitine drives efficient fat loss, while glucosamine and chondroitin provide direct nutritional support for cartilage and joint health. Adapted protein levels preserve the lean muscle mass that supports the skeletal frame, ensuring your dog maintains strength and mobility throughout the weight loss process.

For comprehensive care, pair this dry food with Royal Canin Light Weight Care Wet Food (85 g pouches). Mixed feeding adds hydration — beneficial for large dogs that may not drink enough — and increases meal volume without significantly adding calories, helping your dog feel satisfied.

• Proven results: 90% of slightly overweight dogs fed with ROYAL CANIN® Maxi Light Weight Care achieved a healthier weight in 8 weeks.*
  Adapted protein content to help maintain muscle mass for healthy weight maintenance Enriched with L-carnitine.
  Hunger-satisfying nutrition with a rich taste, formulated to help keep your dog fit.
  *ROYAL CANIN® internal study

• Life stage: Adult dogs (15 months and older)
• Breed size: Large breeds (26-44 kg)
• Food type: Complete dry dog food
• Key benefits: Weight management, satiety support, joint care
• Product range: Canine Care Nutrition

Composition

Dehydrated poultry proteins, vegetable fibres, maize, barley, maize flour, maize gluten, wheat gluten*, hydrolysed animal proteins, wheat, animal fats, beet pulp, cellulose powder, fish oil, minerals, yeasts products, fructo-oligosaccharides, psyllium husks and seeds, soya oil, glucosamine from fermentation, marigold meal, hydrolysed cartilage (source of chondroitin).

Additives (per kg)

Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 21000 IU, Vitamin D3: 900 IU, Iron (3b103): 46 mg, Iodine (3b201, 3b202): 3.9 mg, Copper (3b405, 3b406): 10 mg, Manganese (3b502, 3b504): 49 mg, Zinc (3b603, 3b605, 3b606): 133 mg, Selenium (3b801, 3b811, 3b812): 0.09 mg, L-carnitine: 200 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 5 g - Preservatives - Antioxidants.

* L.I.P.: protein selected for its very high digestibility.

Refer to the feeding guide on the packaging or consult your veterinarian for personalised recommendations.

Why is weight management especially important for large dogs?

Large dogs already place significant mechanical stress on their joints at a healthy weight. Excess weight makes this worse: every additional 1 kilogram creates over 4 kg of extra impact force on joints during movement.

This accelerates:

• Cartilage wear
• Osteoarthritis risk
• Hip dysplasia complications
• Reduced mobility

Does this food contain joint support ingredients?

Yes. The formula combines calorie control and L-carnitine for weight management with glucosamine and chondroitin for direct nutritional support of cartilage health and joint function.

My Labrador is always hungry. Will this food keep them satisfied?

Yes, this formula includes hunger-satisfying ingredients designed to help dogs feel full on controlled portions.

For best results:

• Use strict portion control
• Feed measured meals instead of free-feeding
• Stay consistent with daily serving sizes

Large breed dogs often have strong appetites, so measured feeding is essential.

Can I combine this with wet food?

Yes. Royal Canin Light Weight Care Wet Food in 85 g pouches complements this dry food.

When mixed feeding:

• Reduce the dry portion accordingly
• Add hydration and meal volume
• Help your dog feel more satisfied

What sizes are available?

Royal Canin Light Weight Care Maxi is available in a 12 kg bag.