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Alleva

Alleva Holistic Chicken & Duck + Aloe Vera & Ginseng Medium

5.0★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety

Key points

Protein source

Practical pick

Named meal/dehydrated animal protein led

Top 3: Dried Chicken, Fresh Chicken, Dried Duck

Named dry animal protein gives a relatively clear protein source.

It can be clearer for actual protein contribution than a flashy fresh-meat label.

Ingredient guide

Included support ingredients

Nutrient guide
Herring oilSkin and joint support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredient
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Ingredient grade

A+

Grade A+

Top ingredient profile

Dried Chicken
Fresh Chicken
Dried Duck
Dehydrated-protein leadNo plant booster
Crude protein36%
Crude protein36%
Crude fat17%
Other 47%

Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.

biotechProtein position
Higher
query_statsFat position
Higher
local_fire_departmentCalorie density
Higher

This food suits active adult dogs that need stronger muscle-support nutrition.

Protein sits in a higher band, the animal-protein source is comparatively clear, and calorie density is not low. That makes this a stronger fit for active adult dogs than for weight-control priorities.

Nutritional strengths

  • A species-named dehydrated animal ingredient keeps the basic protein structure fairly stable.
  • Crude protein is on the higher side.
  • Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.

What still needs work

  • Phosphorus is 1.2% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
  • Calorie density is high, so this is not the best fit when weight reduction matters most.
  • Public data is usable, but not at the highest-trust tier.

Brand context

Brand background availableRecall research scope limited

Founded in 1901 in Italy. The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.

Ingredient analysis

The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.

restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis

A+6/6
Ingredient Grade
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1Dried Chicken
Named Dehydrated Protein · Upper
2Fresh Chicken
Fresh Meat · Top
3Dried Duck
Named Dehydrated Protein · Upper

Ingredient Analysis Comments

  • •Dried Chicken is a species-named dehydrated animal protein ingredient. It is distinct from rendered meal and usually supports a denser animal-protein structure. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
  • •Fresh Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
  • •Dried Duck is a species-named dehydrated animal protein ingredient. It is distinct from rendered meal and usually supports a denser animal-protein structure. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade A+Top Premium

Full collected ingredient list

11 ingredients
Dried Chicken (35%)Fresh Chicken (20%)Dried Duck (10%)Sweet PotatoChicken FatPea StarchPea FiberHydrolyzed Chicken LiverHerring OilGinsengAloe Vera
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients

Why did the base review land here?

Ingredient qualityNutrient disclosure levelManufacturing & trust

This review score combines ingredient composition, nutrient disclosure, manufacturing trust, and core nutrient caution signals.

Nutrient disclosure

Partial disclosure

Core guaranteed analysis is usable, but deeper rows still need a more cautious read.

Safety verification

No fails

No major red flag jumps out first, though undisclosed rows still define the limits of this safety read.

Public data trust (ETF)

C1 tier

Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.

Where it sits in the same processing cohort

Kibble (Extruded) cohortTop tier

Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the top tier band.

Final word

As a public review, this is a strong candidate to carry forward. The next question is whether it stays this strong for your own dog.

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Heart criteria

Best dog food for heart disease: sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, omega-3, and DCM context

Heart context should connect sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, and omega-3 disclosure.

Allergy criteria

Best dog food for dogs with allergies: protein history, hydrolyzed diets, and label checks

Allergy context depends on protein history, hydrolyzed formulas, and limited ingredients.

GI criteria

Best dog food for sensitive stomachs: digestibility, fat, fiber, and transition checks

GI context should connect fat, fiber, transition speed, and veterinary purpose.

Joint criteria

Best dog food for joint support: weight control, EPA/DHA, glucosamine, and mobility checks

Joint context should connect weight control, EPA+DHA, and disclosed support ingredients.