Royal Canin® Facebook fans can enter for the chance to win free dog food for a year

 OCTOBER 12, 2011 (ST. CHARLES, Mo.) – Royal Canin is highlighting the debut of Royal Canin® Bulldog Puppy 30™ by sponsoring the "My Healthy Puppy" Facebook contest.  Facebook users can upload a photo of their dog for the chance to win free Royal Canin® precise nutrition dog food for a year.

Launched October 3rd, the Royal Canin® My Healthy Puppy Contest gives fans the opportunity to show off their dog or puppy and tell Royal Canin what proper nutrition means to them

“The right nutrition is critical to the healthy development of all puppies as they grow and develop into adult dogs.  We are giving people the chance to show off their dogs and tell us about how proper nutrition has positively impacted their pets’ lives,” said Stephany Davenport, Royal Canin® Brand Manager.  “Our objective is two-fold.  Help spread the word about the importance of precise nutrition, like our Bulldog Puppy 30™, and give people the chance to win free dog food for a year.”

From now through November 20, 2011, dog owners can visit Royal Canin’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/royalcanin.us and click on the Puppy Contest tab to enter.  Royal Canin will select the top 10 qualified entries, and starting November 21st, Facebook users can cast their votes to determine the winners.

Five grand prize winners will be announced on Royal Canin’s Facebook page on December 30, 2011 and will win a 12-month supply of Royal Canin® dog food – just in time to kick off the New Year.  For official contest rules and additional information, go to www.facebook.com/royalcanin.us.

Royal Canin consistently invests in age, breed and health-specific research to develop innovative solutions to meet pets’ customized needs.  This science-based approached was a primary driver in the introduction of Bulldog Puppy 30™.  Royal Canin’s other breed-specific puppy formulas include: Chihuahua Puppy 30™, German Shepherd  Puppy 30™, Labrador Retriever Puppy 33™ and Yorkshire Terrier Puppy 29™.

Royal Canin’s breed-specific puppy formulas and other Royal Canin® formulas are currently sold at pet specialty retail stores such as PetSmart and PETCO, as well as independent pet stores nationwide.

About Royal Canin USA

Royal Canin USA is a forerunner of nutritional and technological advancement in dog and cat food. With more than 40 years of experience in the animal health and nutrition industry, the company prides itself on putting knowledge and respect for the animal first. Royal Canin collaborates with nutritionists, breeders and veterinarians from around the world on impartial and relevant research to ensure dogs and cats receive the best nutrition. For more information, contact Royal Canin at (800) 592-6687 or visit http://www.royalcanin.us.