Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Medium Adult Dry Dog Food
- Dry Food
- Bag
- Veterinary Diet
- Dog
A medium-breed adult formula from Royal Canin with omega-3s for skin and coat, backed by a manufacturer refund or replacement policy.
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How it ranks among the 155 dry food we track
4.7★ across 3,869 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,869 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
3,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Royal Canin's Size Health Nutrition line for medium breed adult dogs, a chicken-flavored dry kibble sold in a 17 pound bag.
The formula is built around brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, and added omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, targeted at medium-sized adult dogs rather than a universal size range. Royal Canin backs it with a policy that covers replacement or a refund if a buyer isn't satisfied.
- 17 lb bag
- Medium breed adult formula
- Chicken flavor
- Omega-3 EPA and DHA
Who it's for
Owners of medium breed adult dogs wanting a size-specific formula with immune and digestive support ingredients. Not suited to dogs with fish, oat, or wheat allergies, which appear in the allergen information, or to large or small breed dogs outside the medium size target.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Size-specific formula for medium breed adults
- EPA and DHA support skin and coat health
- Backed by a manufacturer refund or replacement policy
- Supports weight management and digestive health
- Contains fish, oat, and wheat allergens
- Size-specific formulas require matching to the right breed size
Performance notes
EPA and DHA from fish oil are the ingredients doing the skin and coat work here, while brewers rice and dried beet pulp support digestion, a combination Royal Canin ties to its digestive health, immune support, and weight management claims for this size category.
Specifications
| Brand | ROYAL |
|---|---|
| Model | 517417 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 17 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 17 lb |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 17 pounds |
| Included Components | Pet Food |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Pet Type | Dog |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,109 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #89 in Dry Dog Food |
| Product Benefits | Maintains immune health, ideal weight, and skin health |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 517417 |
| Flavor | Chicken |
| Model Number | 517417 |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Maintaining overall health, supporting immune system, promoting skin and coat health, aiding digestive health, weight management for medium-sized adult dogs |
| Additional Features | Mixed Feeding, Omega 3 Fatty Acids (EPA & DHA) for Skin and Coat Health |
| Manufacturer | Royal Canin |
| Allergen Information | Fish, Oat, Wheat |
| Target Species | Dog |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '3,869', 'stars': '4.7'} |
| Upc | 030111517470 |
| Special Ingredients | Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, oat groats, wheat, corn gluten fat, fish oil, dried plain beet pulp, EPA and DHA, L-lysine |
| Asin | B013DQWPXW |
| Specific Uses For Product | Digestive Health, Immune Support, Weight Management |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dry food.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Medium Adult Dry Dog FoodThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 3,869 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Hill's Science Diet Adult 1-6 Small & Mini Dry Dog FoodHill's | 4.8 / 5 | 26,044 | 4.7 / 5 |
| IAMS Proactive Health Adult Minichunks Premium Dry Dog FoodIAMS | 4.7 / 5 | 31,844 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Adult Dry Dog FoodBlue | 4.7 / 5 | 29,281 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Cesar Small Breed Dry Dog Food for Small DogsCesar | 4.7 / 5 | 19,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
Questions about the ROYAL 517417
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What breed size is Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Medium Adult for?
Medium-sized adult dogs specifically.
Does this Royal Canin formula contain allergens?
Yes, the listed allergen information includes fish, oat, and wheat.
Does Royal Canin offer any purchase assurance on this product?
Yes, the manufacturer offers replacement or a refund if you're not satisfied.






