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Eukanuba vs Royal Canin

Eukanuba is made by Mars Petcare (owned by Mars, Incorporated), and Royal Canin by Royal Canin (owned by Mars, Incorporated). On KibbleLab, Royal Canin averages 8.4 out of 10 across its scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Eukanuba. Eukanuba makes food for dogs, while Royal Canin covers cats and dogs.

Eukanuba and Royal Canin compared

Eukanuba Royal Canin
Manufacturer Mars Petcare Royal Canin
Parent company Mars, Incorporated Mars, Incorporated
Founded 1935 1968
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ) Aimargues, Gard, France
Products listed 23 269
Serves Dogs Cats & dogs
Price tier A relative price guide, from $ (most affordable) to $$$$$ (most premium), based on the brand's typical retail cost.
$$$$ $$$$
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
Yes Yes
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Score The average KibbleLab score across this brand's scored foods, on a 0 to 10 scale. Foods are scored on published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score. How scoring works .
8.2 (avg of 23) 8.4 (avg of 269)
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy Amazon Amazon

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Eukanuba vs Royal Canin: how they compare

Scores

Royal Canin scores higher on KibbleLab, averaging 8.4 out of 10 across 269 scored foods, compared with 8.2 across 23 for Eukanuba. Scores apply the same criteria-based rubric to every food, drawn from published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes them

Eukanuba is made by Mars Petcare, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ), founded in 1935. Royal Canin is made by Royal Canin, owned by Mars, Incorporated, based in Aimargues, Gard, France, founded in 1968.

Standards and range

Both meet WSAVA's published manufacturer criteria. KibbleLab lists 23 Eukanuba foods and 269 Royal Canin foods.

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Common Questions

Which scores higher on KibbleLab, Eukanuba or Royal Canin?

Royal Canin scores higher: it averages 8.4 out of 10 across 269 scored foods, compared with 8.2 for Eukanuba. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.

Who makes Eukanuba and Royal Canin?

Eukanuba is made by Mars Petcare, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated. Royal Canin is made by Royal Canin, which is owned by Mars, Incorporated.

Which brand has more products on KibbleLab?

Royal Canin has 269 products in the KibbleLab database, compared with 23 for Eukanuba.

Where is each brand based?

Eukanuba is based in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ). Royal Canin is based in Aimargues, Gard, France.

Do Eukanuba and Royal Canin meet WSAVA criteria?

Both Eukanuba and Royal Canin meet WSAVA's published criteria for evaluating a manufacturer. WSAVA publishes criteria; it does not certify or endorse brands.

Have Eukanuba or Royal Canin been recalled?

Neither Eukanuba nor Royal Canin has a recall on record in the KibbleLab database. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

See the full profiles: Eukanuba and Royal Canin .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either brand. KibbleLab may earn affiliate commissions through links. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

Brand and manufacturer details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing. Recall data is compiled from public FDA and manufacturer notices, and a notice may name the parent company rather than the brand. KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.

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