The Shih Tzu is a brachycephalic breed, with a round head that is broader than it is long. The kibbles of SHIH TZU ADULT formula have a shape, size, and texture that is perfectly designed for the Shih Tzu making it easy for this breed to pick up and chew.

Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin in the Shih Tzu. The exclusive formula of SHIH TZU ADULT helps support the skin’s role as a barrier with an exclusive complex of nutrients and helps maintain skin health (EPA, DHA and vitamin A).

The Shih Tzu’s hair is known for its continuous growth and natural softness. This exclusive formula contributes to maintaining the health of the Shih Tzu’s long coat. Enriched with omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), omega-6 fatty acids and biotin.

SHIH TZU ADULT helps reduce fecal smell and volume, and supports healthy digestion with highly digestible protein (L.I.P.*), a precise fiber content and high quality carbohydrate sources.                                                                        *Protein selected for its very high digestibility.

100% Complete and Balanced Nutrition

Shih Tzus are well-known for their friendly personalities and abundant hair. With targeted nutrients ROYAL CANIN® SHIH TZU ADULT promotes healthy skin and coat, while the specialized kibble makes it easier to chew supporting oral and digestive health.

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Discover our tool that calculates the daily portion for your pet. Fill in your pet's information and you will get their daily feeding recommendation. In case of weight issues, do not hesitate to consult your vet to adapt this portion. Note that this feeding recommendation is more precise than the feeding table, therefore the values may slightly differ.

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Brewers rice, brown rice, chicken by-product meal, chicken fat, oat groats, wheat gluten, natural flavors, dried plain beet pulp, powdered cellulose, fish oil, vegetable oil, sodium silico aluminate, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, DL-methionine, fructooligosaccharides, sodium tripolyphosphate, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], L-tyrosine, choline chloride, salt, L-lysine, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], glucosamine hydrochloride, GLA safflower oil, taurine, magnesium oxide, green tea extract, L-carnitine, chondroitin sulfate, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid.

Calorie Content

This diet contains 3898 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per kilogram or 355 kilocalories ME per cup on an as fed basis (calculated).

Crude Protein (min)22.0%
Crude Fat (min)18.0%
Crude Fiber (max)4.7%
Moisture (max)10.0%
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) (min)0.13%
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min)0.05%
Vitamin A (min)18,900 IU/kg
Omega-6 fatty acids* (min)2.57%
Omega-3 fatty acids* (min)0.43%
Biotin* (min)1.6 mg/kg
Glucosamine* (min)371 mg/kg
Chondroitin sulfate* (min)4 mg/kg.

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

Dog Weight Low Activity Medium Activity High Activity
8.8 lb (4 kg) 3/4 cup (66 g) 7/8 cup (77 g) 1 cup (87 g)
11 lb (5 kg) 7/8 cup (78 g) 1 cup (91 g) 1 1/8 cups (103 g)
13 lb (6 kg) 1 cup (90 g) 1 1/8 cups (104 g) 1 1/4 cups (118 g)
15 lb (7 kg) 1 1/8 cups (101 g) 1 1/4 cups (117 g) 1 1/2 cups (133 g)

Mixed Feeding

Dry Feeding

Weight Cans Low Activity Moderate Activity High Activity
8.8 lb (4 kg) 1 can + 1/2 cup (45 g) 5/8 cup (56 g) 3/4 cup (66 g)
11 lb (5 kg) 1 can + 5/8 cup (58 g) 3/4 cup (70 g) 7/8 cup (82 g)
13 lb (6 kg) 1 can + 3/4 cup (69 g) 7/8 cup (83 g) 1 1/8 cups (97 g)
15 lb (7 kg) 1 can + 7/8 cup (80 g) 1 cup (96 g) 1 1/4 cups (112 g)
Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Shih Tzu Adult Dry Dog Food

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