Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Hepatic Dry Dog Food, 7.7-lb bag

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  • Veterinary-exclusive dry dog food for adult dogs that require precise protein levels to support healthy liver function.
  • Promotes liver health with essential nutrients and a low level of copper to help minimize its accumulation in a dog’s liver cells.
  • Contains an adapted energy content to help reduce meal volume and decrease intestinal load.
  • Helps support a healthy immune system with a precise blend of antioxidants.
  • Includes selected prebiotics to help support a healthy gastrointestinal microbiome.

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Precise Nutrition for Targeted Care

Royal Canin Veterinary Diets support a wide range of canine health needs, from acute to chronic conditions, with tailored nutrition for digestive, urinary, renal, skin, and other health concerns.

Support Their Health with Nutrition

Over half of pets face health issues each year. Our unique nutritional formulas can help support their therapeutic needs.

Care for Optimal Outcomes

Our diets are enriched to stimulate appetite and provide complete, balanced meals, supporting recovery, health management, and overall well-being for dogs with unique dietary requirements.

Flexible Solutions for Your Dog’s Needs

Our veterinary diets are designed for both short-term therapeutic use and long-term maintenance, depending on your dog’s condition and recovery progress.

About Royal Canin

For over 55 years, Royal Canin has been scientifically observing pets to gain a richer understanding of their health needs, to develop precise nutrition for every stage of their lives.

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Questions & Answers

5 Customer Questions


I just started this formula on my 11 year old lab. Her liver enzymes were getting higher. She seems to like this new diet, but is hungrier than on her past Hills ZD. She doesn’t seem satisfied with the usual portion size . I end up giving her more. Anyone else have this happen?

Answer by MurphysmomNov 16, 2025
We found that adding egg whites to it helped make our lab feel more satisfied without affecting his liver enzymes or gall bladder issues.

when will this be back in stock or what is comparable that I can order ASAP?


How much potassium is in this food?

Answer by ChewyMay 31, 2023
This variety contains approximately 0.79% Potassium content on an as fed basis (0.88% on a dry matter basis).

How much salt in mg is in 1 cup of dry kibble?

Answer by ChewyMay 23, 2024
This product contains 0.16 g sodium per one cup of food.

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590 Customer Reviews



Always consult a veterinarian about your pet’s health needs. Customer reviews should not be used as medical advice.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By laurene on Dec 6, 2025

"Off" smell

My dog has chronic active hepaitis & has been eating this food for 2 yrs. This current bag of food has been a fight to get him to eat. Also, he experienced vomiting

My dog has chronic active hepaitis & has been eating this food for 2 yrs. This current bag of food has been a fight to get him to eat. Also, he experienced vomiting off & on - our vet has recommended taking him off completely. We had noticed an odd smell to it. Our dog is fine now but will not touch this food. I tried to cover up the kibble with canned food but no, he knows it's there. Maybe a change in manufacturing??? $ 136 wasted - not Chewy problem but Royal Canin issue, will contact them.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Linda on Nov 24, 2025

It worked for a few weeks, but then. . .

My dog did well on the smaller bag, so I ordered the bigger bag. . .partway through, he started to have really gross and smelly poops, and refused to eat the hepatic

My dog did well on the smaller bag, so I ordered the bigger bag. . .partway through, he started to have really gross and smelly poops, and refused to eat the hepatic kibble. I put some different kibbles in with it, but all he did was pick out the hepatic ones and put them next to his bowl, then eat the other brand. Now he's back temporarily on Royal Canin canned gastrointestinal and pre/probiotic treatment, to try to "reboot" his digestion ability. (Smelled really bad to me too, both the dry RC hepatic AND his poops!!!)


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By April on Nov 30, 2025

The color of the food is very light

This is a special diet for my dogs, they have been on it for 3 years. This batch is not good, it’s light in color and doesn’t smell the same and my dogs don’t want

This is a special diet for my dogs, they have been on it for 3 years. This batch is not good, it’s light in color and doesn’t smell the same and my dogs don’t want to eat it. They typically love this food. Would like it replaced.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Joe on Jan 1, 2026

Wow! Dog Food!

This dog food is sooo awesome!!! I can't decide whether to give it to my dog or to myself! I'm so glad that Chewy asked me to review this canine product!

This dog food is sooo awesome!!! I can't decide whether to give it to my dog or to myself! I'm so glad that Chewy asked me to review this canine product!


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Vivian on Oct 8, 2025

Dog is Sick

Our 5lb chihuahua has been on Royal Canin Hepatic for 7 years due to her liver issues. I opened the recent bag 10 days ago. It is lighter in color and has a more

Our 5lb chihuahua has been on Royal Canin Hepatic for 7 years due to her liver issues. I opened the recent bag 10 days ago. It is lighter in color and has a more rounded shape. My dog has been sick five times and seems to be urinating more. (Normally she would vomit about three times a year, which is not unheard of for her diagnosis). I've reached out to my vet and will be changing her food.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tracy on Oct 10, 2025

Dog food bag was teared

Thank you so much for the new bag of dog food. I called that day I opened the food and offered to send photos of the bag and food in the box it was delivered. They

Thank you so much for the new bag of dog food. I called that day I opened the food and offered to send photos of the bag and food in the box it was delivered. They stated they didn't need it and shipped a new bag out that day. Thank you very much, as my Gunner needs that specific food. I appreciate your help and quickness. Tracy Heath


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Isaiah on Sep 23, 2025

Keep changing there formula?

My dog has been on this food for a couple years and every time I order a new bag recently my dog experiences digestive issues with diarrhea and vomiting. The lack

My dog has been on this food for a couple years and every time I order a new bag recently my dog experiences digestive issues with diarrhea and vomiting. The lack of consistency from bag to bag is alarming and is especially unfortunate as it is a prescribed food with not many other options on the market. I even notice a change in the kibble coloration and sizing from bag to bag as well so all together I have concern for the quality control.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Dawna on Dec 22, 2025

Great customer service and specialty prescription dog food in stock.

My dog currently requires vet prescribed food that is difficult to get, but Chewy had it and shipped it very quickly!

My dog currently requires vet prescribed food that is difficult to get, but Chewy had it and shipped it very quickly!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Donna on Dec 2, 2025

She’s eating it happily

I just started her on this, so it’s going to be some time before we know if her liver enzymes go down. But her eating it is the first step.

I just started her on this, so it’s going to be some time before we know if her liver enzymes go down. But her eating it is the first step.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Anez on Nov 20, 2025

Looks Healthy

The texture is very soft and easily digested. 1/2 a can and a 1/2 cup of dry food in the morning and at night seems to be the right combination.

The texture is very soft and easily digested. 1/2 a can and a 1/2 cup of dry food in the morning and at night seems to be the right combination.