Label analysisGrade AKibble (Extruded)

Alleva

Alleva Holistic Chicken & Duck + Aloe Vera & Ginseng Mini

Calculate portions with this foodChoosing for your dog
Editor ingredient insight

Alleva Holistic Chicken & Duck Mini is the one I would consider for active small dogs that clearly tolerate chicken and duck and need muscle, joint, and coat support in the same food.

It leads with 40% dehydrated chicken, 20% fresh chicken, and 10% dehydrated duck, followed by sweet potato, chicken fat, pea starch, and herring oil.

At 37% protein, 18% fat, 3,914 kcal/kg, 1,300 mg/kg glucosamine, 1,100 mg/kg chondroitin, 1.0% EPA/DHA, and 500 mg/kg L-carnitine, the disclosure is strong.

Choose another recipe for chicken allergy, dogs that gain weight on richer foods, or phosphorus/mineral-sensitive cases because calcium/phosphorus are 1.7%/1.2%.

Dehydrated-protein leadNo concentrated plant protein detected
Illustration of chicken beside a dog-food bowl
Primary protein ingredient · Chicken
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01. NUTRIENT PROFILE

Key nutrients & mineral profile

As-fed basis
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 37%Fat 18%Other 45%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type

Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.

Protein positionHigher

This food is on the higher side for crude protein among extruded foods.

Fat positionHigher

This food is on the higher side for crude fat among extruded foods.

Calorie densityHigher

This food is on the higher side for calorie density among extruded foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.

Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.7%
Phosphorus1.2%
Crude fiber2.5%
Omega-31.2%
Omega-62.5%

Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.

02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE

Ingredient assessment · 18 disclosed ingredients

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

Chicken ingredient illustration
Primary protein ingredient · Chicken
A+6/6Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · Dehydrated chicken (40%)Upper
Named Dehydrated Protein
Ingredient #2 · fresh boneless chicken (20%)Top
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #3 · dehydrated duck (10%)Upper
Named Dehydrated Protein
Ingredient #1Upper

Dehydrated chicken (40%)

Dehydrated chicken (40%) 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.

Ingredient #2Top

fresh boneless chicken (20%)

fresh boneless chicken (20%) is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.

Ingredient #3Upper

dehydrated duck (10%)

dehydrated duck (10%) 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.

Full disclosed ingredient listIn disclosed order
Dehydrated chicken (40%) — Support positive ingredientsfresh boneless chicken (20%) — Primary positive ingredientsdehydrated duck (10%) — Support positive ingredientssweet potato — Neutral ingredientschicken fat — Neutral ingredientspea starch — Neutral ingredientsfish oil (herring) — Support positive ingredientspea fiber — Neutral ingredientschicken liver — Primary positive ingredientschicory root (source of inulin and FOS) — Support positive ingredientspsyllium — Support positive ingredientsdried and inactivated brewer’s yeast (source of MOS) — Neutral ingredientschicken cartilage (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate) — Primary positive ingredientspotassium carbonate — Neutral ingredientsAloe vera (0.10%) — Neutral ingredientsginseng root (Panax ginseng) (0.10%) — Neutral ingredientsdried plant powders (rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), turmeric (Curcuma longa), cloves (Eugenia caryophyllus), lemon (Citrus sp.)) (0.05%) — Neutral ingredientsyucca juice — Support positive ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide

Named meal/dehydrated animal protein led

Animal protein · Dehydrated chicken (40%) (#1), fresh boneless chicken (20%) (#2), dehydrated duck (10%) (#3), chicken liver (#9), chicken cartilage (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate) (#13)

Named dry animal protein gives a relatively clear protein source.

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

Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Fish oilSkin and joint support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientPsyllium huskGut support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredient

03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG

What to consider before feeding

Dehydrated chicken (40%), fresh boneless chicken (20%) supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. sweet potato, pea starch supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.

chicken fat add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.

Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including chicken, duck. If a protein must be excluded, any of these sources can change the decision; the first ingredient alone does not make this a single-protein diet.

What works well in this food

  • 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.

Check before feeding

  • 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.
  • Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.
  • Public data is usable, but not at the highest-trust tier.

When this food fits your dog

Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. Compare this combination when both protein and concentrated energy matter. It can help plan smaller portions, but dogs prone to weight gain should not switch gram-for-gram from a less calorie-dense food.

Consider it first when

  • Comparing protein and energy in smaller portions
  • Dogs that already tolerate the disclosed animal proteins
  • Shoppers who want a meat-forward recipe

Choose another food first when

  • One of the disclosed animal proteins must be excluded
  • A lower-calorie food is required
  • A lower-fat food is required

High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.

04. COMPARE FOODS

Smart chicken / duck alternatives

This food is close to the top tier, so the useful comparison is its strongest rivals in the same protein lane.

05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE

Manufacturer background & public information

Alleva background

Founded in 1901 in Italy.

Disclosure confidence C1

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

Recall information

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

May 12, 2026

Final word

Interpret this for my dog

The food-first public score is only the starting point. Once your dog’s activity, weight goals, life stage, and health status are applied, the recommendation order and interpretation can change.

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.