Ingredient #1Upper
Herring
Herring 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.
Label analysisGrade AListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Alleva
Alleva Holistic Fish + Hemp & Aloe Vera Mini
Editor ingredient insight
Alleva Holistic Fish + Hemp & Aloe Vera Mini has a very clear fish axis, with 40% dried herring, 20% fresh herring, sweet potato, and herring oil.
At 36% protein and 18% fat, It is worth considering for active small dogs that do well on fish, but phosphorus at 1.3% keeps it off my shortlist for kidney-sensitive dogs.
Dehydrated-protein leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
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%
Phosphorus1.3%
Crude fiber2.5%
Omega-32.5%
Omega-61.8%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · HerringUpper
Named Dehydrated ProteinIngredient #2 · Sweet PotatoMid
Starchy TuberIngredient #3 · Herring OilUpper
Functional SupportIngredient #2Mid
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 mid-tier carb source.
Ingredient #3Upper
Herring Oil
Herring Oil is a functional support ingredient. It can add value for specific care goals, but it should be read separately from core protein quality. It reads as an upper-tier functional support ingredient.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Herring — Support positive ingredientsSweet Potato — Neutral ingredientsHerring Oil — Support positive ingredientsPea Starch — Neutral ingredientsHemp Seed (3%) — Neutral ingredientsPea Fiber — Neutral ingredientsAloe Vera — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Protein sources in the available ingredients
Animal protein · Herring (#1)
The protein sources shown above come from the registered ingredients. Use familiar ingredients and any required exclusions to narrow your choices.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient 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
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Herring 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.
Hemp Seed (3%) add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
What works well in this food
- Herring protein can be worth reviewing when you are trying to avoid a specific 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 1.3% 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. Stable basic protein structure.
Consider it first when
- Steady protein-first shopping
- Choosing from named animal proteins
- Balanced shortlist building
Choose another food first when
- Weight control comes first
- Fresh-meat-first premium quality matters most
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