Royal Canin Shih Tzu Adult Dry Dog Food

The Shih Tzu's double coat is among the most nutritionally demanding in the canine world. The long topcoat and dense undercoat require a continuous supply of fatty acids, amino acids and vitamins to maintain their characteristic lustre, texture and manageability. Royal Canin Shih Tzu Adult delivers this through EPA, DHA and borage oil for coat nourishment, vitamin A for skin cell turnover, and an exclusive complex that supports the skin's barrier function beneath the coat.

Dental health is a significant and often underestimated concern for Shih Tzus. The breed's small brachycephalic jaw results in dental crowding where teeth overlap and create tight spaces that trap food particles and plaque. Without intervention, this plaque rapidly mineralises into tartar, leading to periodontal disease. The formula includes calcium chelators that help prevent this mineralisation process, providing daily nutritional dental care.

The high digestibility of the formula serves a dual purpose. First, it ensures that the demanding nutrients needed for coat health are efficiently absorbed rather than passing through unused. Second, it reduces faecal volume and odour, a meaningful benefit for a breed that is overwhelmingly kept as an indoor companion. The balanced fibre blend further supports digestive regularity.

The kibble shape is engineered for the Shih Tzu's brachycephalic jaw and undershot bite, which make standard kibble shapes difficult to grip. The design enables efficient pick-up and encourages chewing that provides a secondary dental cleaning action.

Available in 1.5 kg and 7.5 kg bags. The 7.5 kg bag offers better value for multi-Shih Tzu households or regular feeders.

Reg. V22416. Act 36 (1947).

• Healthy Skin and Coat: Exclusive skin barrier complex with EPA, DHA, borage oil and vitamin A nourishes the Shih Tzu's demanding double coat and maintains the skin beneath it.
• Dental Health: Calcium chelators help reduce tartar formation in the Shih Tzu's crowded brachycephalic mouth, where teeth overlap and plaque accumulates rapidly.
• Stool and Odour Reduction: High digestibility reduces faecal volume and smell, ideal for a breed that lives primarily indoors as a close companion.
• Brachycephalic Kibble: Designed for the Shih Tzu's flat face and undershot bite for easy pick-up and effective chewing.

• Life stage: Adult dogs (10 months and older)
• Breed: Shih Tzu
• Food type: Complete dry dog food
• Key benefits: Coat and skin health, dental care, digestive support
• Product range: Breed Health Nutrition

Composition:

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

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

Recommended daily feeding amounts based on your Shih Tzu’s weight and activity level:

4 kg dog:

• Low activity: 67 g
• Moderate activity: 78 g
• High activity: 88 g

5 kg dog:

• Low activity: 79 g
• Moderate activity: 92 g
• High activity: 104 g

6 kg dog:

• Low activity: 91 g
• Moderate activity: 105 g
• High activity: 120 g

7 kg dog:

• Low activity: 102 g
• Moderate activity: 118 g
• High activity: 134 g

Metabolisable energy: 4001 kcal/kg. Always ensure fresh drinking water is available.

How does this food help my Shih Tzu's coat?

It helps support a healthier coat from within. The formula provides EPA, DHA, and borage oil alongside vitamin A and an exclusive skin barrier complex, delivering key nutrients to the hair follicle through the bloodstream.

My Shih Tzu is kept in a short clip. Does coat nutrition still matter?

Yes, coat nutrition still matters even with a short clip. Even clipped coats grow continuously from the follicle, and the underlying skin needs nutritional support regardless of grooming style.

Does this help with dental health?

Yes, it supports dental health with every meal. Shih Tzus have crowded teeth where tartar builds quickly, and the formula includes calcium chelators that help prevent plaque from hardening into tartar.

What sizes are available?

Royal Canin Shih Tzu Adult is available in these sizes:

• 1.5 kg bag
• 7.5 kg bag

Can I mix this with wet food?

Yes, you can mix it with wet food. Add wet food for variety and hydration, and reduce the dry food portion to keep total calorie intake appropriate.

Is this product available in South Africa?

Yes, it is available in South Africa. Canine & Co delivers the full Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition range across South Africa, and this product is registered under V22416, Act 36 (1947).