Label analysisGrade AListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)

Alleva

Alleva Holistic Wild Boar + Aloe Vera & Haematococcus Mini

Editor ingredient insight

Alleva Holistic Wild Boar has a very clear protein identity with 45% dried wild boar and 20% fresh wild boar, then adds green-lipped-mussel sources of glucosamine and chondroitin, aloe, and haematococcus astaxanthin.

It is worth considering for small dogs needing a novel-protein option with joint and antioxidant support, while checking chicken fat for stricter allergy cases.

Dehydrated-protein leadFull ingredient check needed
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01. NUTRIENT PROFILE

Key nutrients & mineral profile

As-fed basis
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 35%Fat 14%Other 51%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 positionTypical

This food sits around the typical crude fat range among extruded foods.

Calorie densityTypical

This food sits around the typical calorie range among extruded foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.

Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.3%
Phosphorus0.9%
Crude fiber2.5%
Omega-30.8%
Omega-62%

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.

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A+6/6Ingredient gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · Dried Wild BoarUpper
Named Dehydrated Protein
Ingredient #2 · Fresh Wild BoarTop
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #3 · Sweet PotatoMid
Starchy Tuber
Ingredient #1Upper

Dried Wild Boar

Dried Wild Boar 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 Wild Boar

Fresh Wild Boar is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.

Ingredient #3Mid

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.

Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Dried Wild Boar (45%) — Support positive ingredientsFresh Wild Boar (20%) — Primary positive ingredientsSweet Potato — Neutral ingredientsPea Starch — Neutral ingredientsChicken Fat — Neutral ingredientsPea Fiber — Neutral ingredientsFish Oil (Herring) — Support positive ingredientsPurified Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver — Support positive ingredientsChicory Root (source of Inulin and Fructooligosaccharides) — Support positive ingredientsPsyllium Husk — Support positive ingredientsDried Brewers Yeast (source of MOS) — Neutral ingredientsPurified Hydrolyzed Green-Lipped Mussel (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate) — Support positive ingredientsPotassium Carbonate — Neutral ingredientsAloe Vera (0.10%) — Neutral ingredientsRosemary — Neutral ingredientsTurmeric — Neutral ingredientsClove — Neutral ingredientsLemon — Neutral ingredientsHaematococcus Extract (source of Astaxanthin) (0.03%) — Neutral ingredientsYucca Juice — Support positive ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide

Protein sources in the available ingredients

Animal protein · Dried Wild Boar (45%) (#1), Fresh Wild Boar (20%) (#2), Purified Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver (#8)

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
Fish oilSkin and joint support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientPsyllium huskGut support ingredientGreen-lipped musselJoint support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredientBiotinSkin and coat support ingredient

03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG

What to consider before feeding

Dried Wild Boar (45%), Fresh Wild Boar (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 boar, chicken. 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

  • High protein and weight management are separate questions. Judge weight control by daily calories from portions and treats.
  • The recipe leans on dehydrated animal ingredients, so texture or palatability can feel different from a fresh-meat-led recipe.
  • 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 typical, and calorie density is typical. This combination is worth comparing when protein matters but a higher-calorie food is not the aim. High protein alone does not make it an active-dog-only food; judge weight changes against total daily calories.

Consider it first when

  • Prioritizing protein without seeking higher calories
  • 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

This is still a food-first read, so your own dog can reshuffle the final order later.

04. COMPARE FOODS

Smart pork 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.