Helps maintain a healthy weight in small dogs by meeting their high energy needs while using L-carnitine to promote fat metabolism.​

Satisfies the fussy appetite of small dogs with a special formulation and exclusive flavors.

Contains precise levels of EPA and DHA to help support a beautiful coat and healthy skin.

100% Complete and Balanced Nutrition

Small dogs need more than just a small kibble. They need more energy than large breed dogs, and they have a shorter and more intense growth period. Plus, they typically live longer than large dogs, and have a more finicky appetite.

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Corn, chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, brown rice, corn gluten meal, chicken fat, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, wheat gluten, fish oil, vegetable oil, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, salt, fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, L-lysine, choline chloride, DL-methionine, monocalcium phosphate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), niacin supplement, folic acid, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], magnesium oxide, L-carnitine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

Calorie Content

This diet contains 3744 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 359 kilocalories ME per cup on an as fed basis (calculated).

Crude Protein (min)25.0%
Crude Fat (min)14.0%
Crude Fiber (max)3.4%
Moisture (max)10.0%
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min)0.11%
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min)0.05%
L-carnitine* (min)35 mg/kg.

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Dry Feeding

Weight Low Activity Medium Activity High Activity
2.2 lb (1 kg) 1/4 cup (24 g) 1/4 cup (28 g) 3/8 cup (31 g)
4.4 lb (2 kg) 3/8 cup (40 g) 1/2 cup (46 g) 1/2 cup (53 g)
6.6 lb (3 kg) 5/8 cup (54 g) 5/8 cup (63 g) 3/4 cup (72 g)
8.8 lb (4 kg) 3/4 cup (68 g) 7/8 cup (78 g) 7/8 cup (89 g)
11 lb (5 kg) 7/8 cup (80 g) 1 cup (92 g) 1 1/8 cups (105 g)
13 lb (6 kg) 1 cup (92 g) 1 1/8 cups (106 g) 1 1/4 cups (120 g)
15 lb (7 kg) 1 1/8 cups (103 g) 1 1/4 cups (119 g) 1 3/8 cups (135 g)
18 lb (8 kg) 1 1/4 cups (114 g) 1 3/8 cups (132 g) 1 1/2 cups (149 g)
20 lb (9 kg) 1 1/4 cups (124 g) 1 1/2 cups (144 g) 1 3/4 cups (163 g)
22 lb (10 kg) 1 3/8 cups (134 g) 1 5/8 cups (155 g) 1 7/8 cups (177 g)

Mixed Feeding

Weight Pouch + Low Activity Moderate Activity High Activity
2.2 lb (1 kg) 1/2 Pouch + 1/8 cup (14 g) 1/8 cup (18 g) 1/4 cup (21 g)
4.4 lb (2 kg) 1 Pouch + 1/4 cup (20 g) 1/4 cup (26 g) 3/8 cup (33 g)
6.6 lb (3 kg) 1 Pouch + 3/8 cup (34 g) 1/2 cup (43 g) 1/2 cup (52 g)
8.8 lb (4 kg) 1 Pouch + 1/2 cup (47 g) 5/8 cup (58 g) 3/4 cup (69 g)
11 lb (5 kg) 1 Pouch + 5/8 cup (60 g) 3/4 cup (72 g) 7/8 cup (85 g)
13 lb (6 kg) 1 Pouch + 3/4 cup (71 g) 7/8 cup (86 g) 1 cup (100 g)
15 lb (7 kg) 1 Pouch + 7/8 cup (83 g) 1 cup (99 g) 1 1/4 cup (115 g)
18 lb (8 kg) 1 Pouch + 1 cup (93 g) 1 1/8 cup (111 g) 1 3/8 cup (129 g)
20 lb (9 kg) 1 Pouch + 1 1/8 cup (104 g) 1 1/4 cup (124 g) 1 1/2 cup (143 g)
22 lb (10 kg) 1 Pouch + 1 1/4 cup (114 g) 1 3/8 cup (135 g) 1 5/8 cup (157 g)
Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small Adult Dry Dog Food

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Customer reviews

Mollgm
15 Nov 2023

Rileys favorite food

My 2 yr. old King Charles Cavalier is a Royal Canin customer. We started her on the puppy food until she reached 10 mo. We then transitioned her to the small dog adult dog recipe. She devours it within minutes.
FidoFam
13 Nov 2023

Great Food for Picky Eaters

Our Fido is a picky eater and this is the only dog food that I’ve found that he will eat without having to add toppers. He really likes it. I would give it 5 stars but, unfortunately, the resealing mechanism failed about halfway through the bag.
Darcys mom
17 Jun 2023

Great food

I have been feeding Darcy Royal Canin since she was a puppy and am now converting her to small adult. She is very healthy and growth appropriate. She is a shitzu/bishon mix - shishon!
Sue E
16 Apr 2023

Good Food but not for my puppy.

When my puppy turned 10 months old I started slowly incorporating the small breed adult with her small breed puppy. I noticed that the first time I used the small breed adult she had some soft stools. Didn't think much of it at the time. So I kept mixing the small breed adult and puppy and she continued to have soft stools and some mild diarrhea. Finally I stopped giving her the small breed adult and switched to the breed specific adult and her soft stools are now normal stools. Not sure if this food made her have diarrhea but it did stop once I stopped the small breed adult. She is fine with the breed specific food from Royal Canin.
Victoria Celia
29 Mar 2023

Ingredients

Disappointed that corn is one of the main ingredients. I have used this brand for many years, but I stopped because of the corn
Love my doggos
14 Feb 2023

Health dogs

Royal Canin is the best dog food I have ever fed my dogs! I have been feeding it for over 10 years and have had wonderful outcomes even with dogs who required a special needs diet. I highly recommend it.
Mom to Jenci
11 Sep 2022

Jenci’s favorite

My pup loves his “foodie”! He dances for every meal!
Canine Rescue
09 Nov 2020

Best food EVER!!!

Our rescue has fed Small Adult since 2005 and we have NEVER had a dog that did not love it! The product has been consistent in kibble size, taste, and formula. We send a small sample home with adoptions and get great feedback that owners have now switched to RC! THANK YOU for making Royal Canin Small Adult Dry available for the THOUSANDS of dogs which have come thru our rescue!
Ratha
03 Nov 2019

Great structure, nice smell, easy feeding

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this when my puppy was 5months old. It’s has been almost 1year now and my puppy only likes to eat this. I’m happy to see him growing with his favorite food.
Cris19
31 Oct 2019

Great dog food

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the only dog food that my four year old dog has ever eaten and she lives it!