How to Choose Royal Canin Dog Food
Royal Canin dog foods are organized around three questions. How much will your dog weigh as an adult? How old are they? Do they have a specific breed or a special need?
First, pick the size range. Then choose the life stage. If your dog is purebred, look at the breed-specific foods; if they have a sensitivity, look at the care range. Follow this order and your options narrow down quickly.
Size Ranges: From X-Small to Giant
Royal Canin's core dog range is split into five groups by adult weight. Small breeds burn more energy relative to their weight. Large breeds' joints carry more load, and they take longer to grow. In each range, kibble size and formula are adjusted for these differences.
| Range | Adult weight | Bag sizes at Petidi |
|---|---|---|
| X-Small | Up to 4 kg | 1.5 kg, 3 kg |
| Mini | 4–10 kg | 2 kg, 4 kg, 8 kg |
| Medium | 11–25 kg | 4 kg, 15 kg |
| Maxi | 26–44 kg | 15 kg |
| Giant | Over 45 kg | 15 kg |
If your dog falls between two ranges, go by their adult weight, not their current weight. For mixed-breed puppies, you can ask your veterinarian about their expected adult weight.
For Puppies, Adults and Senior Dogs
Mother and newborn puppies (Starter)
Starter formulas are for mothers in late pregnancy and nursing, and for puppies being weaned. At Petidi, you'll find Mini Starter dry food and Starter Mousse canned food. If the mother's milk isn't enough, Babydog Milk puppy milk replacer can be used.
Puppy food (Puppy / Junior)
Puppy formulas contain more concentrated energy and nutrients for the growth stage. How long to feed puppy food depends on size:
- X-Small and Mini Puppy: Up to 10 months
- Medium Puppy: Up to 12 months
- Maxi Puppy: Up to 15 months
- Giant Junior: From 8 months to 18–24 months
Large breeds grow slowly and for a long time, so it's important not to switch to adult food too early.
Adult dog food (Adult)
Once growth is complete, switch to the Adult formula in the same range. The goal is to maintain a healthy weight. Make the switch over 7–10 days, mixing a little more of the new food into the old each day.
Senior dog food (8+ and 12+)
Small breeds live longer, and their senior years start later. Mini 8+ is for small breeds over 8, and X-Small Ageing 12+ is for extra-small breeds over 12.
Royal Canin Breed-Specific Foods
This is the range that sets Royal Canin apart from other brands. In breed foods, the kibble shape and size are designed for that breed's jaw and mouth. The formula is also adjusted for the breed's known needs. Breed foods available at Petidi:
- Small breeds: Poodle, Maltese, Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, Pomeranian, Pug, Cavalier King Charles
- Medium breeds: French Bulldog, Cocker Spaniel
- Large breeds: Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd
Most small breeds have both a puppy and an adult formula. Our detailed guides to feeding and caring for your breed (in Turkish): Poodle, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Pug, Golden Retriever, Labrador and German Shepherd.
Care Range for Special Needs
For cases where a breed or size food isn't enough, Royal Canin makes separate formulas:
- Spayed/neutered: Mini Sterilised. Energy needs drop after spaying or neutering; this formula helps prevent weight gain.
- Weight control: Light Weight Care Mini. For small breeds prone to weight gain.
- Skin and coat sensitivity: Dermacomfort. Available in Mini, Medium and Maxi sizes.
- Picky dogs: Exigent Mini. For small breeds that turn their nose up at food or have a poor appetite.
- Indoor dogs: Mini Indoor. For small breeds that live indoors and move less.
These formulas are not therapeutic. If your dog has constant itching, diarrhea or weight loss, ask your veterinarian first.
Royal Canin Wet Food and Canned Food
Wet food adds flavor and water to dry food. It's especially useful for dogs that drink little water or have a poor appetite.
- Gravy (in sauce), 140 g: Puppy and adult formulas in the Medium and Maxi sizes
- Pouch, 85 g: Mini Adult, Mini Puppy, Mini Ageing, Exigent, Dermacomfort, sterilized dogs and breed foods
- Loaf and Mousse (pâté) cans: Mini 195 g, Medium and Maxi 410 g
When feeding with dry food, balance the total amount. If you don't cut back on dry food by as much as the wet food you add, your dog will gain weight.
How Much Royal Canin Should I Feed Each Day?
The daily amount depends on adult weight, age and activity level. Every bag has a feeding table by weight on the back; use it as your starting point. Then weigh your dog every two weeks and adjust the amount.
To work out grams by weight, see our guide how many grams of food a dog should eat a day (in Turkish). If you can't decide which food is right, our Food Finder quiz gives a recommendation in a few questions.
Royal Canin Dog Food at Petidi
This page brings together all the Royal Canin dog food, wet food and milk replacer at Petidi. You can see current prices, stock and bag options on the product pages. Out-of-stock products are listed at the end.