Purina Pro Plan vs Royal Canin
Bottom line: Across 195 independently scored formulas, the two brands are nearly tied overall (78.4 vs 77.4 average VetKriter™ score), while Royal Canin scores higher for senior pets (80.9 vs 78.4). The life-stage and species breakdown below shows which brand fits your pet.
Purina Pro Plan and Royal Canin are compared using the VetKriter scientific scoring system. Purina Pro Plan has 119 products with an average VetKriter™ score of 78.4, while Royal Canin has 76 products with an average VetKriter™ score of 77.4.
Both brands show very similar overall quality.
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Purina Pro Plan vs Royal Canin for Dogs
Average VetKriter™ score of dog formulas: Purina Pro Plan 76.3 (67 formulas) · Royal Canin 76.4 (35 formulas).
Purina Pro Plan — top dog formulas
Royal Canin — top dog formulas
| # | Product | VetKriter™ | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition French Bulldog Adult Wet Dog Food - Multipack, 6 Count 18 oz | 83 | 6.7% |
| 2 | Joint Care Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food | 83 | 7.5% |
| 3 | Pomeranian Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food | 82 | 7.0% |
| 4 | Royal Canin Large Puppy Dry Dog Food, Size Health Nutrition | 82 | 28.0% |
| 5 | Royal Canin® Breed Health Nutrition® Golden Retriever Puppy Dog Dry Food | 81 | 27.0% |
Purina Pro Plan vs Royal Canin for Cats
Average VetKriter™ score of cat formulas, excluding veterinary diets: Purina Pro Plan 81.1 (52 formulas) · Royal Canin 78.2 (40 formulas).
Purina Pro Plan — top cat formulas
Royal Canin — top cat formulas
Veterinary diets: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets vs Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
Veterinary (therapeutic) diets are formulated for specific medical conditions and should be fed under your veterinarian's guidance; some retailers ask for veterinary authorization. VetKriter™ scores them on a separate therapeutic scale, so these scores are not comparable with the everyday formulas above. “—” means no product for that condition is in the VetKriter™ catalog yet; the brand may still offer one.
Veterinary diets for dogs
| Condition | Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets | Royal Canin Veterinary Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive (GI) | +6 more in the VetKriter™ catalog | +1 more in the VetKriter™ catalog |
| Kidney | — | |
| Urinary | +1 more in the VetKriter™ catalog | |
| Food allergy / hypoallergenic | +1 more in the VetKriter™ catalog | +1 more in the VetKriter™ catalog |
| Weight management | — | |
| Diabetes | — |
Veterinary diets for cats
| Condition | Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets | Royal Canin Veterinary Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive (GI) | — | |
| Kidney | — | +1 more in the VetKriter™ catalog |
| Urinary | +5 more in the VetKriter™ catalog | |
| Food allergy / hypoallergenic | ||
| Diabetes |