Royal Canin Miniature Schnauzer Adult Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin Miniature Schnauzer Adult is a complete dry dog food exclusively formulated for the unique nutritional needs of adult Miniature Schnauzers from 10 months of age through maturity. The Miniature Schnauzer is a vigorous, elegant companion with specific health sensitivities that benefit from a tailored diet designed around their breed characteristics.

Urinary tract health is a primary focus of this formula. Miniature Schnauzers are predisposed to urinary conditions, including the formation of uroliths (urinary stones). Their naturally low urine volume means less frequent urination and longer urine retention in the bladder, which increases the risk of crystal formation. This diet has been formulated with adapted nutrient levels that encourage drinking, helping promote urine dilution and more frequent urination to support a healthy urinary system.

The Miniature Schnauzer's distinctive wiry double coat — a coarse outer covering over a bushy undercoat with a steely texture — requires nutritional support from within. This formula contains optimal levels of specific amino acids, including phenylalanine, to help maintain the coat's natural intense colour. The inclusion of fish oil, borage oil and marigold extract further supports skin health and coat condition.

Weight management is another important consideration for this breed. Miniature Schnauzers are friendly companion dogs that often live primarily indoors, making them prone to weight gain if food intake is not carefully controlled. This formula has been developed with a reduced level of fat and enriched with L-carnitine to help maintain an ideal body weight.

The kibble is exclusively designed for the Miniature Schnauzer's jaw shape, and includes calcium chelators that help reduce tartar formation — important for a breed with a tendency towards dental build-up. Glucosamine from hydrolysed crustaceans and chondroitin from hydrolysed cartilage provide joint support.

This food is suitable for adult Miniature Schnauzers from 10 months of age through their senior years.

Reg. V19643. Act 36 (1947).

• Urinary tract health: MINIATURE SCHNAUZER ADULT helps maintain a healthy urinary system. Also encourage your dog to drink in order to promote urine dilution.
• Intense coat colour: This formula contains optimal levels of specific amino acids to help maintain the coat's natural colour.
• Ideal weight: This formula helps maintain the Miniature Schnauzer's ideal weight.

• Life stage: Adult dogs (10 months and older)
• Breed: Miniature Schnauzer
• Food type: Complete dry dog food
• Key benefits: Skin and coat health, urinary support, weight management
• Product range: Breed Health Nutrition

Composition

Rice, dehydrated poultry protein, maize, vegetable protein isolate*, maize gluten, animal fats, hydrolysed animal proteins, minerals, chicory pulp, fish oil, vegetable fibres, fructo-oligo-saccharides, psyllium husks and seeds, soya oil, borage oil, hydrolysed crustaceans (source of glucosamine), marigold extract (source of lutein), hydrolysed cartilage (source of chondroitin).

Additives (per kg)

Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 31000 IU, Vitamin D3: 800 IU, E1 (Iron): 46 mg, E2 (Iodine): 4.6 mg, E4 (Copper): 14 mg, E5 (Manganese): 59 mg, E6 (Zinc): 140 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.08 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 10 g - Sensory additives: tea extract (source of polyphenols): 150 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.

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

Recommended daily feeding amounts based on activity level:

• 4 kg dog: 74 g (normal activity) or 86 g (high activity)
• 5 kg dog: 87 g (normal activity) or 101 g (high activity)
• 6 kg dog: 100 g (normal activity) or 116 g (high activity)
• 7 kg dog: 112 g (normal activity) or 130 g (high activity)
• 8 kg dog: 123 g (normal activity) or 143 g (high activity)

Always ensure fresh water is available. Adjust feeding amounts according to activity level, age, and body condition.

Is Royal Canin Miniature Schnauzer Adult only for purebred Schnauzers?

While formulated specifically for Miniature Schnauzers, this food can also benefit Schnauzer crosses that share similar traits such as a wiry coat and a predisposition to urinary conditions.

How does this food support my Schnauzer's urinary health?

The formula has adapted nutrient levels that encourage your dog to drink more water, helping to promote:

• Urine dilution
• More frequent urination
• A healthy urinary system

Will this help maintain my Schnauzer's coat colour?

Yes. The formula contains optimal levels of specific amino acids, including phenylalanine, to help maintain the coat's natural intense colour.

From what age can I feed this to my Miniature Schnauzer?

This food is suitable from 10 months of age through adulthood and into the senior years. For puppies under 10 months, use Royal Canin Miniature Schnauzer Puppy.

Does this food help with tartar build-up?

Yes. The kibble includes calcium chelators that help reduce tartar formation, which is particularly beneficial for Miniature Schnauzers.

Is Royal Canin Miniature Schnauzer available in South Africa?

Yes. Canine & Co stocks the full Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition range with delivery available across South Africa. This product is registered under V19643, Act 36 (1947).