Bil-Jac Small Breed Senior Dry Dog Food Royal Canin X-Small Aging 12+ Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin X-Small Aging 12+ Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.5 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Bil-Jac Small Breed Senior Dry Dog Food and Royal Canin X-Small Aging 12+ Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 23, 2026 |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.2 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
22.00% | 22.00% |
| Fat | 14.00% | 14.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 3.60% |
| Omega-3 | 0.20% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.10% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3815 kcal/kg | 3768 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken By-Products (organs only, source of arginine), Corn Meal, Chicken, Oatmeal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Dried Beet Pulp, Whole Yams, Brewers Dried Yeast, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Flaxseed, Choline Chloride, Sodium Propionate (a preservative), DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Proteinate, Dried Blueberry, Dried Cranberry, Dried Apple, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium animalis Fermentation Product, Vitamin A Acetate, Copper Sulfate, Inositol, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Manganous Oxide, Cobalt Carbonate, Mixed Tocopherols and BHA (preservatives), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract. Show full list Show less |
Brewers rice, chicken by-product meal, corn gluten meal, corn, chicken fat, brown rice, wheat gluten, natural flavors, dried chicory root, fish oil, vegetable oil, dried tomato pomace, psyllium seed husk, potassium chloride, calcium sulfate, L-arginine, L-tyrosine, 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], L-lysine, taurine, choline chloride, DL-methionine, hydrolyzed yeast, L-tryptophan, magnesium oxide, L-carnitine, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate], GLA safflower oil, marigold extract (Tagetes erecta L.), green tea extract, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Skin coat health | Digestive health, Heart care, Skin coat health, Immune support, Antioxidant support, Probiotic support, Kidney care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | Not listed |
| Life stage | Senior | Senior |
| Breed size | Small | All Breed Sizes |
| 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 | Adult Maintenance | Adult Maintenance |
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 recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken By-Product
- Corn
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Royal Canin X-Small Aging 12+ Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.5 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken By-Product, Corn.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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