Dog Food Quality Concerns
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Selected Protein PV Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Selected Protein PV Dry Dog Food

By Royal Canin 9 reviews analyzed Updated Apr 2026 85% confidence
7.1 /10
Quality
7.0
Value
7.5
Design
0.0
Function
8.0
Durability
6.5

In a Nutshell

  • Suitable for dogs with allergies and GI issues.
  • High quality and effective but availability may be an issue
  • Good value for the price

Quick Verdict

This dog food is praised for saving the life of an elderly pet. However, it might be recommended to check out other foods if your dog does not like it.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 88%
Would Buy Again 88%
Avg Lifespan One year

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Availability issues

Prevention: Check availability before purchasing

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Allergy and GI relief (4)

    Highly effective in managing dog allergies and digestive problems.

  • Quality and effectiveness (3)

    This dog food is praised for saving the life of an elderly pet. If your pet has allergies and GI issues.

  • Good quality (1)

    Our dogs coat, teeth, eyes, gums have all been excellent

Cons

  • Availability Issues (3) major

    Frequent stockouts and delays in delivery.

  • Pet Acceptance (2) minor

    Some pets refuse to eat the food.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Dogs with allergies or digestive issues — Food designed to support dogs with allergy issues and is proven and effective
  • Vets — Lots of vets are recommending this product

Skip If

  • Dogs that are already skeptical about food or might take time to adjust — They tend to dislike this product, a lot of reviews mention this.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan More than one year with some exceptional cases going up to 2-3 years

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.6
9 reviews
5★
78%
4★
0%
3★
11%
2★
0%
1★
11%
Allergies (3) GI issues Improved (2) Out of Stock (3) Pets Do Not Like The Food (2)

Common Questions

Is this food suitable for dogs with allergies?

Yes, it is highly recommended for dogs with allergies and digestive issues.

Can this food help with GI issues?

Yes, many reviewers have seen improvements in their dogs' digestive health.

Highlighted Reviews

— Rascal 10 found helpful

"My Chihuahua is 13 years old and the first year of his life we almost lost him. We took him to State University Veterinarian Hospital. Ended up he had allergies to almost all foods. He was placed on Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Selected PV Dry Dog Food. You can also get it in cans which he also likes..."

— Cora

"My dog hates RC kibble. This is the third kind I have tried to give her. Her vet prescribed this "Selected Protein" for her when she developed a rash and itch which we have not yet identified as coming from what she eats. We tried soaking the kibbles. She still won't eat it. We are now also at..."

Bottom Line

The Royal Canin food appears to be a high quality option for pets with allergies or digestive issues. Despite some issues with availability and finicky pets, this product has been consistently rated highly.

7.1 /10
Good