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Since 1968, Royal Canin has worked to make nutrition the first medicine for cats and dogs.

It is our way of making a better world for pets.

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1960s - 1980s

1968
Dr. Jean Cathary, a French veterinarian who strongly believed
that food could impact the health of the animals, creates “yellow soup” for dogs,
and the Royal Canin® brand is registered. 

1980
The first ever complete food designed for large breed 
puppies, A.GR was praised by breeders around the world.
For over 15 years, it was seen as the “reference food.”

1985
The Royal Canin brand is launched in USA.

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1990s

1994
Launch of RCFI range, offering premium feline nutrition through a dry food, with exclusive distribution
through breeders and veterinarians.  

1997
After years of research and development, Royal Canin launches Size Specific Nutrition,
the world’s first nutritional program based on the size and age of dogs.

1999
Our first breed-specific food, meeting the unique nutritional needs of Persian Cats,
with an almond shape kibble specially designed to work with their jaw structure and eating habits. 

Launch of Urinary SO, the first-ever diet specifically developed to help nutritionally manage
both calcium oxalate and struvite stones.    

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2000s

2001
A new family: Royal Canin becomes a division of MARS Incorporated. 

2002
We launch Mini Yorkshire Terrier YPR 28, our first breed-specific food for dogs,
offering nutrition tailored to the specific physical and health needs of the breed. 

2004
Through collaborative research, Royal Canin Veterinary Diets are created, providing 
a full line of therapeutic diets for both cats and dogs.

2009 
Royal Canin enters the wet category in specialized pet trade retail with
the launch of Feline Health Nutrition wet range.

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2010s

2010
Breed Health Nutrition is introduced, a range of diets specifically made for over 20
unique dog and cat breeds.  

2012
Ultamino, the first extensively hydrolyzed protein diet for pets with intense allergies,
debuts after 10 years of research. 

2015
Launch of Multifunction, our comprehensive line of diets for cats and dogs combining
several formula features, serving different pathologies at the same time.

2019  
Critical Care Liquid Diets are introduced to help manage cats and dogs in critical conditions. 

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2020 and Beyond

2023
Skintopic is launched, a veterinary-exclusive diet designed to manage canine atopic dermatitis
and environmental sensitivities.

2024
Expanded Veterinary Gastrointestinal portfolio provides more options for
pets with digestive sensitivities.

2025
Gently cooked and science-based, Fresh Health Nutrition offers nutrient-rich meals for dogs.

Probiotic Powder Supplements and Chews for digestive and immune support.

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Creating a better world for pets


Nutrition


Quality/Safety



Sustainability

Nutrition first

Our precise nutritional formulas are created through innovative nutritional science and the close study of individual breeds and their unique needs.

  • Precise nutrition tailored to different digestions, levels of stress and physical activity 
  • Specific nutritional formulas to support different rates of growth and life expectancy 
  • Unique kibble shapes and textures adapted to different jaws and eating behaviors 

Quality/Safety

Over the last five decades, Royal Canin has put nutritional quality and product safety at the heart of our operations worldwide. Attention to the very smallest details helps us deliver the most precise and effective health nutrition for pets.
    • Our Gold Standard processes ensure we deliver safe and high-quality products to pets worldwide 
    • Our raw material buyers around the world are required to adhere to the same high standards 
    • Every shipment is tested before production begins, for everything from  mycotoxins to oxidation

Sustainability

Our nutritional approach enables us to consider the environmental and social impact of our products. And our commitment doesn't end there: we work relentlessly to lessen our impact on the planet and create a world where pets and people can thrive.

  • Pets: Promoting responsible breeding and ownership, sharing our nutritional knowledge worldwide 
  • People: Acting worldwide to build a more socially and environmentally responsible supply chain 
  • Planet: Reducing our footprint with more climate-smart ingredients, less waste in production 

TerraCycle®

Because our type of bags cannot be recycled in the US and Canada, we’ve partnered  with TerraCycle®, encouraging customers to return our packaging to designated collection points.