Creation of
ROYAL CANIN®

Royal Canin

1968

Launch of EUKANUBA™

Eukanuba

1969

AGR

Royal Canin

1980

PUPPY RANGE

Eukanuba

1980

LAMB & RICE DIETS

Eukanuba

1990

Cat Breed Specific Nutrition

Royal Canin

1994

VITAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Eukanuba

1994

Size Specific Nutrition

Royal Canin

1997

Starter

Royal Canin

1999

Persian Specific Nutrition

Royal Canin

1999

3D DENTADEFENCE™

Eukanuba

2001

Dog Breed Specific Nutrition

Royal Canin

2002

DHA

Eukanuba

2004

Anallergenic

Royal Canin

2012

Creation of
Nom Nom

Nom Nom

2014

Multifunction

Royal Canin

2015

ICU

Royal Canin

2016

Puppy Protech

Royal Canin

2016

FITBODY

Eukanuba

2018

Microbiome

Nom Nom

2018

Individualis

Royal Canin

2019

Royal Start

Royal Canin

2019

Probiotic

Nom Nom

2019

Renal Detect

Royal Canin

2020

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Eukanuba

2020

Fresh diets & microbiome

Nom Nom

2020

Smart Reco

Royal Canin

2021

PUPPY PRO

Eukanuba

2022

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Creation of
ROYAL CANIN®

Royal Canin

1968

Launch of EUKANUBA™

Eukanuba

1969

AGR

Royal Canin

1980

PUPPY RANGE

Eukanuba

1980

LAMB & RICE DIETS

Eukanuba

1990

Cat Breed Specific Nutrition

Royal Canin

1994

VITAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Eukanuba

1994

Size Specific Nutrition

Royal Canin

1997

Starter

Royal Canin

1999

Persian Specific Nutrition

Royal Canin

1999

3D DENTADEFENCE™

Eukanuba

2001

Dog Breed Specific Nutrition

Royal Canin

2002

DHA

Eukanuba

2004

Anallergenic

Royal Canin

2012

Creation of
Nom Nom

Nom Nom

2014

Multifunction

Royal Canin

2015

ICU

Royal Canin

2016

Puppy Protech

Royal Canin

2016

FITBODY

Eukanuba

2018

Microbiome

Nom Nom

2018

Individualis

Royal Canin

2019

Royal Start

Royal Canin

2019

Probiotic

Nom Nom

2019

Renal Detect

Royal Canin

2020

PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

Eukanuba

2020

Fresh diets & microbiome

Nom Nom

2020

Smart Reco

Royal Canin

2021

PUPPY PRO

Eukanuba

2022

1968

Our passion for pet health through nutrition began with one man

Jean Cathary was born in May 1927 in the small French town of Puy-en-Velay. He started his veterinary career working with horses and bulls. Over the years he came to believe that food could impact the health of animals.
In 1968, he creates the “yellow soup” for dogs.
The ROYAL CANIN® brand is registered.

1969

The first extruded poultry-based, high-protein, high-fat premium dog food

In 1969 Paul F. Iams, founder of IAMS Food company, created EUKANUBA™ as additional brand to deliver superior dog nutrition for performance dogs. First introduced to breeders at dog shows. EUKANUBA™ was a revolutionary product for the times and was sold in distinctive pink milk cartons.

EUKANUBA™ is a trademark of Mars Inc. Except In Europe.

1980

Launch of AGR

A major innovation in large breed puppies nutrition.
The first ever complete food designed for large breed puppies A.GR was praised by breeders around the world and for over 15 years it was seen as the “reference food”.

1980

Start of the
EUKANUBA™ life stage concept with the launch of puppy food

Product was manufactured exclusively for puppy breeders in Kansas prior to 1986.

EUKANUBA™ is a trademark of Mars Inc. Except In Europe.

1990

Launch of a new range offering natural lamb
& rice formula

Introduction of further life stage reciped with a natural lamb & rice formula for puppy, adult and senior dogs.

EUKANUBA™ is a trademark of Mars Inc. Except In Europe.

1994

Opening the path towards feline nutrition

Launch of RCFI range, a triple revolution in cat food. The product offers premium nutrition through a dry food and specialised distribution through breeders and veterinarians, while the rest of the cat food market sells wet foods through supermarkets.

1994

Introduction of multi benefit offer across all lifestages

Launch of the first innovations that will lead to the creation of the Vital health system: First to introduce FOS (fructooligosaccharides) a natural Prebiotic. Prebiotics stimulate the growth of good bacteria promoting digestive balance and support strong defenses. Discovery of an optimal ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids (5:1 to 10:1) supporting healthy skin & coat.

EUKANUBA™ is a trademark of Mars Inc. Except In Europe.

1997

Tailor-made nutrition for dogs of 3 different sizes: small, medium and large

From a 3 kg Papillon to a 90 kg Mastiff, different-sized dogs have very different physiological needs, which can make finding the right nutrition complicated. That’s why ROYAL CANIN® addresses each size to cater to your dog's nutritional needs. ROYAL CANIN® dog food has been specially formulated for dogs of all shapes, activity levels and ages, including puppies.

1999

First diet
dedicated to
weaning

Reproduction is the foundation of breeding activity. The nutritional requirements for both bitch/queen and puppies/kittens change week by week. Supporting their needs at each stage of the reproduction phase and of early growth is essential.

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1999

“Persian”:
our first specific nutrition for
a purebred cat

The almond shape kibble was specially designed to work with the jaw structure and eating habits of Persian cats, while it’s nutritional make up was designed to meet their unique health needs.

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2001

Introduction of a proven dental health benefit that reduced tarter build up

First to use micro-cleansing crystal coating (polyphosphate) on dog and cat foods to help reduce tarter buildup during and after meals.

EUKANUBA™ is a trademark of Mars Inc. Except In Europe.

2002

Launch of Breed Health Nutrition

At ROYAL CANIN®, we believe that every dog is unique. We research breed-specific traits and combine scientific and nutritional research from our network of experts to create precise nutrition for your dog. Breed Health Nutrition® features high-quality protein sources, unique nutrients, and designed with specific shape, size and texture for each dog’s facial and jaw structures and biting patterns.

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2004

SMARTER, MORE
TRAINABLE PUPPIES

DHA or docosahexaenoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid important for neural development and is a major structural component of the brain. It plays a vital role in the development of the central nervous system and retinal function. During a behavioural learning study, puppies fed an enhanced-DHA formula consistently out-performed puppies in the control group. Results of the study indicated that puppies nourished on high DHA levels were more trainable.

EUKANUBA™ is a trademark of Mars Inc. Except In Europe.

2012

Sometimes problem skin is more than a skin problem

Whatever the problem, nutrition plays a key role. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, your veterinarian will establish the treatment protocol including medical and nutritional recommendations tailored to your cat’s specific needs. Combinations of essential fatty acids supports the skin’s natural strength and help reduce the signs of skin complaints. For cases of a suspected nutrient intolerance, hydrolysed diets minimise the exposure of your cat to potentially allergenic proteins. Thanks to their small molecular size, the immune system does not recognise these very small proteins as a threat and so no allergic reaction is triggered.

2014

Nom Nom is real,
good food for
dogs

Made with fresh, whole ingredients, each meal is personalized all the way down to the calorie and formulated to meet the unique dietary needs of every pet we serve. Our Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists and staff of world-class scientists are relentlessly committed to researching, studying and innovating to ensure maximum nutrition from all of our products while advancing pet health at large.

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2015

Support multiple sensitivities

Precise, veterinarian-recommended nutrition to support multiple sensitivities in dogs and cats. As the diagnosis of multiple diseases continues to be prevalent – nearly 1 in every 2 pets suffers from multiple health conditions - ROYAL CANIN® understands how important it is to have a single nutritional solution when there is more than one specific nutritional need. ROYAL CANIN® Veterinary Diet Multifunction provides an offering of solutions for cats combining nutritional support for multiple issues in the same product. ROYAL CANIN® Multifunction diets are sold exclusively through Veterinary Practices, contact your local veterinary practice to find out more.

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2016

Supporting pet's recovery

Precise, veterinarian-recommended nutrition to help support pets during a period of convalescence. ROYAL CANIN® RECOVERY diets are designed for tube feeding and provide additional nutritional support for critical care patients or those in intensive care.

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2016

Created to further support the growth of every puppy

PUPPY PROTECH contains carefully selected ultra-digestible proteins and a lactose rate very close to that of mother's milk which are particularly suitable for the digestive system of the newborn puppy.
The addition of prebiotics helps maintain the balance of the intestinal flora.

2018

Introduction of new FITBODY range

Designed to encourage optimal body condition, support lean muscles and maintain agile joints for an active life.

EUKANUBA™ is a trademark of Mars Inc. Except In Europe.

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2018

Microbiome
testing kit

Determined conventional metrics for evaluating diet were rudimentary and launched microbiome effort.

Launched health assessments to increase consumer and pet data, knowing that personalization was the future.

2019

One pet, one diet

HIS HEALTH IS UNIQUE SO IS HIS DIET : Because your pet’s health is what matters the most, discover ROYAL CANIN® Individualis™, a truly individualized diet which is formulated based on your veterinarian’s recommendation to meet their specific nutritional needs.

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2019

Every start is fragile, make it Royal

CARE : Improve the follow-up care that you can bring to your pets, Royal Start will allow you to give them all the attention they need and the best possible care for their growth.
CONNECT : Create new experiences, through the publication of photos or moments of your pet’s life, which can be shared with future pet owners to gain visibility and increase your reputation.
SIMPLIFY : Using Royal Start, you can simplify your work, your daily tasks and manage your breeding in the best way possible.

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2019

Probiotic
support

Launched probiotics recognizing that gut health was integral to the brand and consumer needs.

Moved to shotgun microbiome sequencing to provide richer and proprietary microbiome data and married to personalized health reports.

2020

Supporting renal function through Health Nutrition

ROYAL CANIN VETERINARY DIET® RENAL™ cat formulas are highly palatable and nutritionally help to support kidney function in cats. The primary function of the kidneys is to regulate the normal balance of fluid and minerals within your pet’s body and remove waste substances from the blood. Our diets are developed by nutritionists and veterinarians to specifically support renal function.

2020

Relaunch & Expansion
of the Performance Range

Performance nutrition formulated to fuel different activity levels, support post-exercise recovery, and optimize nutrient delivery. Formulas designed to meet an adult dog’s nutritional needs based on duration, intensity and frequency of their activity.

EUKANUBA™ is a trademark of Mars Inc. Except In Europe.

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2020

Fresh diets & microbiome

Expanded scientific publications on fresh diets and microbiome.

Supplement channel expansion to test comparative performance and brand message.

Built an integrated innovation and scientific team in support of personalization.

2021

Smart Reco

SmartReco helps every veterinarian grow their business, providing nutritional precision for the benefit of animal health.

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2022

Professional formula for highly active
puppies

Superior formula designed for highly active puppies and puppies training for working, service or performance activities. This diet provides targeted nutrients to support the need for enhanced performance in the future.

EUKANUBA™ is a trademark of Mars Inc. Except In Europe.

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