Label analysisGrade AKibble (Extruded)

Alleva

Alleva Holistic Fish + Hemp & Aloe Vera Medium/Maxi

Calculate portions with this foodChoosing for your dog
Editor ingredient insight

Alleva Holistic Fish Medium/Maxi is the one I would consider for medium and large dogs that do better on fish than chicken or beef while also needing coat and joint-support disclosure.

Dehydrated herring 40% and fresh herring 20% lead, with herring oil, hydrolyzed herring, and hemp seeds reinforcing the fish axis.

At 36% protein, 18% fat, 3,897 kcal/kg, 2.8% omega-3s, 2.1% EPA/DHA, 1,000 mg/kg glucosamine, and 1,100 mg/kg chondroitin, the evidence is strong.

Choose another recipe for fish reactions or dogs needing lower mineral load because calcium/phosphorus are 1.5%/1.0%, and pea starch is also present.

Dehydrated-protein leadNo concentrated plant protein detected
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01. NUTRIENT PROFILE

Key nutrients & mineral profile

As-fed basis
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 36%Fat 18%Other 46%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
Calcium1.5%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber2.5%
Omega-32.8%
Omega-62.1%

Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.

02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE

Ingredient assessment · 17 disclosed ingredients

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

Grains and vegetables ingredient illustration
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A+6/6Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · Dehydrated ocean fish (herring) (40%)Upper
Named Dehydrated Protein
Ingredient #2 · fresh ocean fish (herring) (20%)Top
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #3 · sweet potatoUpper
Starchy Tuber
Ingredient #1Upper

Dehydrated ocean fish (herring) (40%)

Dehydrated ocean fish (herring) (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 ocean fish (herring) (20%)

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

Ingredient #3Upper

sweet potato

sweet potato is a starchy tuber ingredient. It is not a grain, but it still reads mainly as a starch and energy source. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.

Full disclosed ingredient listIn disclosed order
Dehydrated ocean fish (herring) (40%) — Support positive ingredientsfresh ocean fish (herring) (20%) — Primary positive ingredientssweet potato — Neutral ingredientsfish oil (herring) — Support positive ingredientspea starch — Neutral ingredientshydrolyzed ocean fish (herring) — Support positive ingredientshemp seeds (Cannabis) (3%) — Neutral ingredientspea fiber — Neutral ingredientschicory root (source of inulin and FOS) — Support positive ingredientspsyllium — Support positive ingredientsdried and inactivated brewer’s yeast (source of MOS) — Neutral ingredientsgreen-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus, source of glucosamine) — Support positive ingredientsdicalcium phosphate — Neutral ingredientschondroitin sulfate — Support positive ingredientsAloe vera (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 ocean fish (herring) (40%) (#1), fresh ocean fish (herring) (20%) (#2), hydrolyzed ocean fish (herring) (#6)

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 ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientGreen-lipped musselJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint 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 ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientBiotinSkin and coat support ingredient

03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG

What to consider before feeding

Dehydrated ocean fish (herring) (40%), fresh ocean fish (herring) (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.

pea fiber supply fiber. For stool or satiety considerations, the disclosed crude-fiber amount adds useful context beyond the ingredient's presence.

Some protein sources are not fully identified, which limits choices that require excluding a specific protein.

What works well in this food

  • A fish-protein lead can be worth reviewing when you are trying to avoid a specific land-meat protein.
  • A species-named dehydrated animal ingredient keeps the basic protein structure fairly stable.
  • Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.

Check before feeding

  • Phosphorus is 1% 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.
  • The recipe leans on dehydrated animal ingredients, so texture or palatability can feel different from a fresh-meat-led recipe.

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

  • 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 herring 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.