Royal Canin Pug Adult Dry Dog Food

The Pug's flat face, deep wrinkles and compact, stocky build create a unique set of lifelong nutritional needs. Royal Canin Pug Adult addresses these with a formula that targets the three most significant health priorities for this breed: skin barrier support for wrinkle-prone skin, muscle tone maintenance for the compact frame, and weight management for a breed whose brachycephalic breathing is directly compromised by excess body fat.

Skin health requires ongoing nutritional support in Pugs. The facial wrinkles, nose rope and body folds create warm, moist microenvironments that challenge the skin's barrier function throughout life. The formula includes an exclusive complex that supports this barrier, alongside EPA and DHA that promote skin health from within. This systemic approach complements the daily topical cleaning that responsible Pug owners perform.

Muscle tone is maintained through adapted protein content. Pugs are naturally stocky and muscular, but without nutritional support, muscle definition can diminish with age or reduced activity, leaving the dog soft and poorly conditioned. The formula helps preserve the compact, well-proportioned build that characterises a healthy Pug.

Weight management is perhaps the most critical nutritional factor for this breed. Pugs gain weight readily, and their already compromised brachycephalic airways become significantly more restricted when excess body fat presses on the chest and abdomen. The calibrated energy content helps owners maintain their Pug at ideal body condition, provided portions are measured rather than estimated.

Available in 1.5 kg and 3 kg bags. The kibble shape is specifically designed for the Pug's flat face and undershot bite.

Reg. V22413. Act 36 (1947).

• Healthy skin: This formula helps support the skin's "barrier" role (exclusive complex) and maintain skin health (EPA & DHA).
• Muscle tone: This formula helps maintain the Pug's muscle tone.
• Ideal weight: This formula helps maintain the Pug's ideal weight.

• Life stage: Adult dogs (10 months and older)
• Breed: Pug
• Food type: Complete dry dog food
• Key benefits: Skin fold health, ideal weight, muscle tone
• Product range: Breed Health Nutrition

Composition

Rice, dehydrated poultry protein, maize flour, animal fats, maize, wheat flour, maize gluten, vegetable protein isolate*, hydrolysed animal proteins, beet pulp, vegetable fibres, fish oil, minerals, soya oil, fructooligosaccharides, borage oil, hydrolysed crustaceans (source of glucosamine), marigold extract (source of lutein), hydrolysed cartilage (source of chondroitin).

Additives (per kg)

Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 29500 IU, Vitamin D3: 800 IU, E1 (Iron): 51 mg, E2 (Iodine): 5,1 mg, E4 (Copper): 15 mg, E5 (Manganese): 67 mg, E6 (Zinc): 143 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0,11 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 Guide (grams/day)

6 kg: 93 g (low) · 108 g (normal) · 123 g (high)
7 kg: 105 g (low) · 122 g (normal) · 138 g (high)
9 kg: 127 g (low) · 147 g (normal) · 167 g (high)
10 kg: 137 g (low) · 159 g (normal) · 180 g (high)

Divide the daily ration into at least two meals. Adjust quantities to maintain ideal body condition.

Why is weight management so important for Pugs?

Pugs need ideal weight to help support easier breathing and better overall comfort. Because Pugs are a brachycephalic breed with shortened airways, excess body fat can make breathing even more difficult by pressing on the chest and abdomen.

Maintaining a healthy weight helps:

• Reduce pressure on the airways
• Support breathing comfort
• Improve overall quality of life

How does this food help with my Pug's skin folds?

This formula helps support the skin's barrier function with an exclusive complex and EPA/DHA fatty acids. Healthy skin is better able to resist the moisture and bacteria that can collect in Pug facial wrinkles and body folds.

This nutritional support works alongside your daily cleaning routine.

Why is the kibble shaped differently?

The kibble is designed for a Pug's flat face and undershot bite, making it easier to pick up and chew. This helps reduce mealtime frustration and mess.

What sizes are available?

Royal Canin Pug Adult is available in 1.5 kg and 3 kg bags.

Is this product available in South Africa?

Yes. Canine & Co delivers the full Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition range across South Africa.

This product is registered under V22413, Act 36 (1947).