Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Hydrolyzed Protein Adult HP Canned Dog Food, 13.7-oz, case of 24

I got this food for my dog, who I love dearly. She suffers from allergies really badly, so my vet recommended this food and the dry food along with it. She actually likes this food, (she’s a very picky eater). However, I have now found mold in THREE cans of the food. I had just opened them and it was right there on 2 of them. These were not damaged, wet, or unsealed. One I actually scooped it out and tried to saved to food, since it’s so expensive. It must have smelled bad to her bc she wouldn’t eat it. I threw it away. The next can also had mold in it further down this time. I opened a 3rd can and there was more mold right on top. I’m so upset. What have it been feeding my dog?

I have been using Royal Canin hydrolyzed protein dry food for approx 5 years. Recently my elderly Vizsla hasn’t been eating and lost a bit of weight suddenly. We noticed some of his front teeth appear loose and it was suggested maybe he wasn’t eating because his teeth hurt. So I ordered the canned version hoping it would help. He seems to like it. He is eating much better now. He is not losing anymore and has more energy. The canned food is expensive 24 cans cost the same as the large bag (which lasts us approx 7-8 weeks.). 24 cans is about 24 days, if using a 1/2 can twice a day. And I’ve never seen a canned food this consistency, the only way I can explain it...like hard gelatin. Pretty I have been using Royal Canin hydrolyzed protein dry food for approx 5 years. Recently my elderly Vizsla hasn’t been eating and lost a bit of weight suddenly. We noticed some of his front teeth appear loose and it was suggested maybe he wasn’t eating because his teeth hurt. So I ordered the canned version hoping it would help. He seems to like it. He is eating much better now. He is not losing anymore and has more energy. The canned food is expensive 24 cans cost the same as the large bag (which lasts us approx 7-8 weeks.). 24 cans is about 24 days, if using a 1/2 can twice a day. And I’ve never seen a canned food this consistency, the only way I can explain it...like hard gelatin. Pretty weird, I hope it is supposed to be that way. Because my dog has been eating it. … more

If you are struggling to find out what food your dog is sensitive to (ours are food mites, found in almost every bag of dry food and we think chicken) this will help neutralize the reaction so after time (our vet said 6-weeks) you can slowly introduce one variable per week ( rice, sweet potato, beef, chicken, etc) to identify what gives your dog a reaction. However, this food is like semi dried out play dough. Once you scrape each chunk out of the can we added 1/2 a can of water and slowly mashed it into a softer pile of mush. My dog refused to eat for two days and finally after vet approval we added 2T. Of canned pumpkin or sweet potato to the top of his food. Going on 6 weeks and he still barely If you are struggling to find out what food your dog is sensitive to (ours are food mites, found in almost every bag of dry food and we think chicken) this will help neutralize the reaction so after time (our vet said 6-weeks) you can slowly introduce one variable per week ( rice, sweet potato, beef, chicken, etc) to identify what gives your dog a reaction. However, this food is like semi dried out play dough. Once you scrape each chunk out of the can we added 1/2 a can of water and slowly mashed it into a softer pile of mush. My dog refused to eat for two days and finally after vet approval we added 2T. Of canned pumpkin or sweet potato to the top of his food. Going on 6 weeks and he still barely chokes it down and eats less than he should for his size. There has to be a better tasting alternative or Royal Canian should be paying us to feed our pet this. … more

My Aussie puppy had loose stools and would vomit 4-5 times a week from the day we brought her home. My vet thinks she has food allergies. We moved her to Science Diet I/D and that helped her stool but didn't help her vomiting at all. Before starting a whole host of tests at the vet (bloodwork, X-rays, exploratory surgery), my vet suggested a true elimination diet, only eating hydroloyzed protein (HP), dry and wet, and treats. It took about 3 months for her vomiting to stop, but it appears she has finally turned the corner. She gobbles the food up, but she's not picky eater. I have found that the wet food is kind of dry, so I've been adding about 1/3 cup of water to each can and mixing it together My Aussie puppy had loose stools and would vomit 4-5 times a week from the day we brought her home. My vet thinks she has food allergies. We moved her to Science Diet I/D and that helped her stool but didn't help her vomiting at all. Before starting a whole host of tests at the vet (bloodwork, X-rays, exploratory surgery), my vet suggested a true elimination diet, only eating hydroloyzed protein (HP), dry and wet, and treats. It took about 3 months for her vomiting to stop, but it appears she has finally turned the corner. She gobbles the food up, but she's not picky eater. I have found that the wet food is kind of dry, so I've been adding about 1/3 cup of water to each can and mixing it together, which makes it a bit thicker. She seems to prefer it! I am slowly starting to transition her off this food and on to Royal Canin's sensitive stomach formula (at vet's suggestion), due to the high cost of this food. That is really the only negative- it is VERY expensive, easily the most expensive dog food I've ever bought. But, if my dog can't tolerate the new food, I'll move her back to HP. I just wish it wasn't so expensive! … more

We recently had to try this food since my vet suspected a food allergy. Our dog took to it instantly and seems to love the taste. I can't say much for the texture, which seems sort of gelatinous, but I am not the one eating it and she likes it a lot. We mix a bit in with the HP dry food (which has a nice aroma and so far good to go. It does seem to have helped her digestive issues.

I have a German Shepherd with some allergy issues and I cant say enough about the fact that was able to turn to Chewy to het his canned food with out breaking my bank and get it with in two days. Anything that I can get from Chewy I do, because they never let me down like others have. Thank you so much Chewy!

Bought this to test for a possible food allergy. Time will tell whether it works; seems to help. More important to me the dog loves it. Other "vet" formulations received a poor review from the animal. I combine it with the dry hydrolyzed protein which also goes down well.

This food regrettably was not a fit for my dogs digestive illness but working with this company was a BIG win. And I will be with chewier a long time going forward for my other healthy dogs

She loves her new wet food. She has had the Hydrolyzed kibble for years. I give her both the wet and dry every meal. I just wish it came in a smaller can. My dog is only 15 lbs. so we have to throw some of the food away after two days

My dog suffers from severe allergies and this was one of our options of food. She loves the canned and dry food. She’s also super picky but loves it. Would highly recommend this product!