Royal Canin is a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of high quality, specialized dog and cat foods. It was founded in 1967 in the village of Gard, France, by the French veterinary surgeon, Jean Cathary. Its headquarters are now located in Aimargues, France. The company was taken over by the Mars/Masterfood Group in 2002. The sale of Royal Canin's products takes place through breeders, veterinary practices and specialised distribution outlets, but not in retail food stores. In 2006, Royal Canin had a revenue of over one billion euros - 80% outside of France - with more than 3 200 employees, 70% of which are outside France.Royal Canin has seven production operations:Aimargues, southern FranceCambrai, northern FranceJohannesburg, South AfricaRolla, Missouri, USADescalvado, BrasilGonzález Catán near Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDimitriov near Moscow, RussiaThree further production facilities are under construction in Poland, UK and Canada.The company is most widely known for researching the clinical formulation, testing, manufacturing and marketing of a wide range of breed-specific and symptom-specific diets for dogs and cats.

Royal Canin updated their list of deadly pet food. "Based on today’s announcement, pet owners should stop feeding their pets the eight Sensible Choice dry dog food products and seven Kasco dry dog and dry cat food products listed. Pet owners should consult with a veterinarian if they are concerned about the health of their pet."

It is with sincere regret that I inform you of a new and unfortunate development with some of our pet food products.Although we have no confirmed cases of illness in pets, we have decided to voluntarily remove the following dry pet food products that contain rice protein concentrate due to the presence of a melamine derivative.

Two more companies out of a possible 5 have added more dry cat and dog foods to the nationwide recalls.

Royal Canin USA is announcing today that the company has determined there is a melamine derivative in therice protein concentrate in some of its dry pet food products. Although Royal Canin USA has no confirmed cases of illness in pets, we have decided to voluntarily remove all of our dry pet food products containing rice protein concentrate.

Royal Canin is recalling several formulations due to contaminated rice protein concentrate. No illnesses are confirmed in relation to these items. Royal Canin also recently recalled pet food in South Africa due to melamine found in corn gluten.