Low level of copper to help minimize its accumulation in liver cells.

Adapted energy content to reduce meal volume and decrease intestinal load.

Adapted levels of high quality proteins help support healthy liver function.

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Brewers rice, brown rice, corn, soy protein isolate, chicken fat, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavors, vegetable oil, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, monocalcium phosphate, fish oil, pea fiber, DL-methionine, choline chloride, fructooligosaccharides, marine microalgae oil, vitamins[L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, riboflavin supplement, niacin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, menadione sodium bisulfite complex], L-lysine, trace minerals[zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], taurine, salt, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), L-carnitine, L-threonine, magnesium oxide, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

Calorie Content

This diet contains 3751 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 323 kilocalories ME per cup on an as fed basis (calculated).

Crude Protein (min)14.0%
Crude Fat (min)14.0%
Crude Fiber (max)3.9%
Moisture (max)10.5%
Eicosapentaenoic + Docosahexaenoic acid (EPA + DHA) (min)0.24%
Copper (max)7.2 mg/kg
Vitamin E (min)350 IU/kg
Ascorbic acid* (min)240 mg/kg.

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

Dry Feeding

Weight Overweight Normal
4.4 lb (2 kg) 1/2 cup (41 g) 1/2 cup (47 g)
6.6 lb (3 kg) 5/8 cup (55 g) 3/4 cup (64 g)
8.8 lb (4 kg) 3/4 cup (68 g) 7/8 cups (79 g)
11 lb (5 kg) 1 cups (81 g) 1 1/8 cups (94 g)
13 lb (6 kg) 1 1/8 cups (93 g) 1 1/4 cups (107 g)
18 lb (8 kg) 1 3/8 cups (115 g) 1 1/2 cups (133 g)
22 lb (10 kg) 1 5/8 cups (136 g) 1 7/8 cups (158 g)
26 lb (12 kg) 1 3/4 cups (156 g) 2 1/8 cups (181 g)
35 lb (16 kg) 2 1/4 cups (194 g) 2 5/8 cups (224 g)
44 lb (20 kg) 2 5/8 cups (229 g) 3 1/8 cups (265 g)
55 lb (25 kg) 3 1/8 cups (271 g) 3 5/8 cups (313 g)
66 lb (30 kg) 3 5/8 cups (310 g) 4 1/8 cups (359 g)
77 lb (35 kg) 4 cups (348 g) 4 5/8 cups (403 g)
88 lb (40 kg) 4 1/2 cups (385 g) 5 1/8 cups (446 g)
110 lb (50 kg) 5 1/4 cups (455 g) 6 1/8 cups (527 g)

Mixed Feeding

Weight Can + Normal Thin
4.4 lb (2 kg) 1/4 can + 1/8 cup (10 g) 1/8 cup (16 g)
6.6 lb (3 kg) 1/4 can + 1/4 cup (26 g) 3/8 cup (35 g)
8.8 lb (4 kg) 1/4 can + 1/2 cup (42 g) 5/8 cup (53 g)
11 lb (5 kg) 1/4 can + 5/8 cup (56 g) 3/4 cup (69 g)
13 lb (6 kg) 1/2 can + 3/8 cup (32 g) 1/2 cup (47 g)
18 lb (8 kg) 1/2 can + 5/8 cup (58 g) 7/8 cup (76 g)
22 lb (10 kg) 1/2 can + 1 cup (83 g) 1 1/4 cup (104 g)
26 lb (12 kg) 1/2 can + 1 1/4 cup (106 g) 1 1/2 cup (130 g)
35 lb (16 kg) 1 can + 7/8 cup (74 g) 1 1/4 cup (105 g)
44 lb (20 kg) 1 can + 1 3/8 cup (115 g) 1 3/4 cup (151 g)
55 lb (25 kg) 1 can + 1 7/8 cup (163 g) 2 3/8 cup (206 g)
66 lb (30 kg) 1 can + 2 3/8 cup (209 g) 3 cup (258 g)
77 lb (35 kg) 1 can + 2 7/8 cup (253 g) 3 5/8 cup (308 g)
88 lb (40 kg) 1 can + 3 3/8 cup (296 g) 4 1/8 cup (356 g)
110 lb (50 kg) 1 can + 4 3/8 cup (377 g) 5 1/4 cup (449 g)
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Customer reviews

Bailey
16 Apr 2024

Poor quality

Unfortunately I'm stuck feeding this food due to copper storage. I find the ingredients very poor . No real protein. High carb. I add real protein such as turkey, egg , chicken or sardine plus some veggies. Also the supply chain with this food is very inconsistent.
SuzyQue
22 Aug 2023

Liver Shunts, Health Condition

VCA Aurora Animal Hospital, in IL recommended it as Sophi's 1st RX Food she wasn't eating to well. She has a hard time eating still as the kibble is Large and she only eats 1/2 cup daily, she only weighs 2.4 lbs., she's a Teacup Morkie. The food is Very Expensive too! Would like coupons, have yet to find any. Thank you
Kattness
05 Apr 2023

Great food for a toy dog who gets bladder stones.

I bought this for my toy mini Schnauzer because he gets bladder stones easily and he is three years old and he has had four surgeries so far. It is in his DNA to get these bladder stones. I also have him on distilled water. I’m
28 Oct 2021

Awesome Food, and she Loves it!!

My dog loves this food and will eat it straight out of the bag. This actually is the only food that she is allowed to eat because of her Liver Disease and Copper Storage Disease, but fortunately, she really likes it!!
Anat
11 Aug 2021

Amazing for dogs with high liver enzymes

My dog since she was born had high liver enzymes,every year the vet says its getting worse and need to do something about it, I started looking for a different food and came upon the royal canin hepatic formula and I decided to try it, one year later her levels are NORMAL I highly recommend it wish they would make treats for this condition…
15 Dec 2020

10 years!

We have 2 Shih-Poos. When our oldest, now 11 was just a puppy our vet recommended this product. When our youngest came a few years later we also put her on this diet. There has never been an issue and the still enjoy their food. We started adding a few green beans to their diet as treats and they prefer them to other types of chewy treats! Obviously, this is a high quality food and it comes with a bit of a cost, but it keeps our pups healthy.
lauradzeii
05 Dec 2020

Confusion about the feeding amount

Our 9 months old chihuahua puppy was diagnosed with a liver shunt. We had to choose between Royal Canin or Hills. We chose this, because of many good reviews from the chi owners whose dogs were also diagnosed with the same condition. When we checked for the feeding guide, on the package it was written 107 grams per day for a thin 5kg dogs. Ours is 1 kilo and that makes 21-22 grams per day. The first day we followed this calculation and dog was starving!! We checked other sources and found different amount given. Would like to know how the calculation is made? If our dog is 1 kg, does it make 21-22 grams or could be more actually? Right now we are giving around 25 and she's still hungry :( But otherwise, we are happy to finally see that there's food which our chi girl loves, because she's a picky eater, tried so many different foods that I can't count anymore!
Darc2005
27 Nov 2020

Life-changing for my dog

My dog has liver shunts and they are not able to do surgery because the location of them. He takes meds everyday but he will getting lethargic and having episodes. Once we started this food, he has been great. He is hungry all the time and has gained weight, but he is doing well. Thanks you Royal Canin!
Kobe710
18 Feb 2020

Decreased Kobe's ALT Liver Value!

Due to copper accumulation & gallbaldder sludge, Kobe was prescribed Royal Canin Hepatic. I feed both kibble & canned. Kobe has been on medication for his gallbladder & Denamarin for liver support since last April 2019 yet his liver values did not decrease. 3 months On Royal Canin & his ALT Liver value decreased from 282 to 130 - almost within normal limits. He is due for another ultrasound & biopsy in April. And he has increased energy!
02 Nov 2019

Great Food.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been buying this food for 5 yrs for my chihuahua to keep his liver healthy.