Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Hydrolyzed Protein Treats give dogs on a hydrolyzed protein elimination diet a matching snack option, and a 4.6 star average across 248 reviews suggests they're a solid pick for that narrow purpose.
Dogs already on a Royal Canin hydrolyzed protein veterinary diet who need a treat that won't undo the elimination diet.
Skip if
Your dog isn't on a hydrolyzed protein or food sensitivity elimination plan, since these treats are formulated specifically to match that diet rather than serve as a general purpose snack.
Form Dry
Flavor Chicken
Benefits Supports Skin Health And Urinary Tract Health
Best for Stomach
Breed size Medium
Weight 16 Ounces
Priced 84% below the category median ($81.99 across 50 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 248 owner ratings
Popularity2.2/5
248 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 17.6 oz bag of chicken flavored treats is built from hydrolyzed soy protein, brewers rice, and chicken fat, the same building blocks used in Royal Canin's hydrolyzed protein veterinary diets. That matters because dogs on an elimination diet for food sensitivities need every treat to line up with the same limited ingredient approach as their main food.", "Royal Canin positions these as supporting skin health and urinary tract health, and recommends them for dietary management, elimination diet trials, and long-term food sensitivity management. In other words, they're meant to be a companion product to the full diet, not a standalone snack for any dog.", "At $12.99, the treats are priced like a normal treat bag rather than a specialty veterinary product, and with 248 reviews averaging 4.6 stars and roughly 600 bought in the past month, they've built a decent following among owners already using Royal Canin's hydrolyzed protein line."]
Pros
Formulated to match Royal Canin's hydrolyzed protein veterinary diets
Chicken flavor for palatability
Affordable price for a specialty treat
Strong 4.6 star rating across 248 reviews
Useful for elimination diet trials, not just maintenance feeding
Cons
Only makes sense alongside a matching hydrolyzed protein diet
Not a general purpose treat for dogs without food sensitivities
Smaller 17.6 oz bag size
Specifications
Form
Dry
Flavor
Chicken
Benefits
Supports Skin Health And Urinary Tract Health
Best for
Stomach
Breed size
Medium
Weight
16 Ounces
Performance notes
Because the treats share the same hydrolyzed soy protein base as Royal Canin's prescription foods, they're built to avoid introducing new protein sources that could trigger a reaction during an elimination diet trial, which is the main technical challenge with treating a dog on this kind of plan.
What buyers say
With 248 reviews averaging 4.6 stars and about 600 bought in the past month, these treats have a loyal niche following among owners managing a dog's food sensitivities under veterinary guidance.
Can I give these treats to a dog that isn't on a hydrolyzed protein diet?
These treats are formulated to match Royal Canin's hydrolyzed protein veterinary diets. If your dog isn't on that type of diet, talk to your vet before adding them, since a different treat may suit your dog better.
What is a hydrolyzed protein diet trial?
It's a veterinary approach where all foods and treats a dog eats are made from broken down, hydrolyzed protein sources to see if food sensitivity symptoms improve. These treats are designed to fit into that kind of trial without introducing new proteins.
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