Authority Everyday Health Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food Royal Canin Shih Tzu Puppy Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Shih Tzu Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.0 to 8.5. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Authority Everyday Health Puppy Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin Shih Tzu Puppy Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Sep 16, 2026 |
Verified Sep 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
29.00% | 26.00% |
| Fat | 16.00% | 16.00% |
| Fiber | 3.00% | 3.60% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.35% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.80% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3771 kcal/kg | 3763 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Corn, Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Canola Oil, Dried Egg Product, Oatmeal, Potassium Chloride, Salt Sodium Hexametaphosphate Minerals (Zinc Sulfate Ferrous Sulfate Manganese Sulfate Copper Sulfate Sodium Selenite) Inulin Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement Vitamin A Supplement Niacin Supplement d-Calcium Pantothenate Riboflavin Supplement Thiamine Mononitrate Biotin Vitamin B12 Supplement Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Vitamin D3 Supplement Calcium Iodate Folic Acid) Choline Chloride Citric Acid (A Preservative) Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative) Rosemary Extract Show full list Show less |
Chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, corn, chicken fat, wheat gluten, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavors, fish oil, vegetable oil, sodium silico aluminate, monocalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, 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], salt, hydrolyzed yeast (source of betaglucans), choline chloride, L-lysine, L-tyrosine, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), DL-methionine, taurine, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], yucca schidigera extract, L-carnitine, carotene, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Skin coat health, Dental care, Immune support, Brain health, Eye health | Immune support, Skin coat health, Digestive health |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Puppy | Puppy |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | Small |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | Growth (puppy/kitten), Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | Yes |
PSC accreditedThe 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 |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Corn
- Chicken Fat
- Beet Pulp
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin Shih Tzu Puppy Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.0 to 8.5 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Corn, Chicken Fat, Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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