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What makes Royal Canin dog food pricier and better than Pedigree?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 10 days old | 4 lbs

what is not present in kibble brands like pedigree that are in SO CALLED GOOD brands like Royal canin? what makes royal canin so expensive and pedigree so cheap

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 4th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Brands like Royal Canin, Purina Pro Plan and Science Diet that other brands do not have is high quality ingredients that are more expensive and most importantly extensive research on their diets to really know for sure they are actually good. Also, their diets tend to go through a quality control process to make sure the product is safe to use. All those things make the product better but also increase the price. Good luck and have a great day!

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