Label analysisGrade DKibble (Extruded)

Eukanuba

Eukanuba Senior Small Breed Chicken

Calculate portions with this foodChoosing for your dog
Editor ingredient insight

Eukanuba Senior Small Breed Chicken starts with chicken, chicken by-product meal, wheat, chicken fat, corn, and sorghum.

It is worth considering for small senior dogs that still need appetite and energy support rather than a very light senior diet.

It discloses 29% protein, 17% fat, 3,873 kcal/kg, 368 mg/kg glucosamine, 8 mg/kg chondroitin, and 280 IU/kg vitamin E.

Choose another recipe for weight-loss feeding, by-product or grain avoidance, and simplified allergy diets because wheat, corn, sorghum, egg, and fish oil are all present.

Fresh-meat leadNo concentrated plant protein detected
Illustration of chicken beside a dog-food bowl
Primary protein ingredient · Chicken

01. NUTRIENT PROFILE

Key nutrients & mineral profile

As-fed basis
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 29%Fat 17%Other 54%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
CalciumNot disclosed
PhosphorusNot disclosed
Crude fiber3.7%
Omega-3Not disclosed
Omega-62.5%

Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.

02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE

Ingredient assessment · 25 disclosed ingredients

The top ingredients are still usable, but this is the part to inspect more carefully before calling the recipe a clear strength.

Chicken ingredient illustration
Primary protein ingredient · Chicken
C3/6Ingredient gradeMixed
Ingredient #1 · ChickenTop
Fresh Meat
Ingredient #2 · chicken by-product mealLowest
By-product Meal
Ingredient #3 · wheatMid
Refined Carb
Ingredient #1Top

Chicken

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

Ingredient #2Lowest

chicken by-product meal

chicken by-product meal is a by-product meal. It can still contribute protein, but the primary-ingredient read should stay conservative. It reads as an bottom-tier protein source.

Ingredient #3Mid

wheat

wheat is a refined carbohydrate source. It usually reads as a starch and energy source rather than a protein driver. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.

Full disclosed ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken — Primary positive ingredientschicken by-product meal — High-caution ingredientswheat — Neutral ingredientschicken fat — Neutral ingredientscorn — Neutral ingredientsground grain sorghum — Neutral ingredientsnatural flavors — Support positive ingredientsdried plain beet pulp — Support positive ingredientsvegetable oil — Neutral ingredientsegg product — Primary positive ingredientspotassium chloride — Support positive ingredientscalcium carbonate — Neutral ingredientssodium hexametaphosphate — Neutral ingredientsfructooligosaccharides — Neutral ingredientssalt — Neutral ingredientsfish oil — Support positive ingredientscholine chloride — Support positive ingredientsvitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A acetate, niacin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid] — Support positive ingredientsglucosamine hydrochloride — Support positive ingredientstrace minerals [zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate] — Support positive ingredientsmagnesium oxide — Support positive ingredientscarotene — Neutral ingredientschondroitin sulfate — Support positive ingredientsrosemary extract — Neutral ingredientspreserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide

Unclear animal protein source

Animal protein · Chicken (#1), chicken by-product meal (#2), egg product (#10)

Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.

Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.

Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
FOSGut support ingredientFish oilSkin and joint support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient

03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG

What to consider before feeding

Chicken, chicken by-product meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. wheat, corn 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, egg. 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

  • The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
  • Crude protein is on the higher side.
  • Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.

Check before feeding

  • By-product meal is a rendered ingredient that can include parts such as heads, feet, and organs. It can still provide protein, but it is harder to tell exactly what parts are included and in what proportion, so ingredient transparency is read more conservatively.
  • Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.
  • Even at a low price per kilogram, this only makes sense as a price-first consideration.

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. Worth considering when budget matters.

Consider it first when

  • Price is the main filter
  • Lowest-budget comparison first
  • Value-first shopping only

Choose another food first when

  • Ingredient quality matters more than price
  • You want a normal recommendation candidate first

High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.

04. COMPARE FOODS

Smart chicken alternatives

Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.

05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE

Manufacturer background & public information

Eukanuba background

Founded in 1969 in the United States.

Disclosure confidence D

Only basic guaranteed analysis is visible, so deeper nutrition comparison stays hard to trust.

Recall information

This brand has a confirmed recall history.

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.

Treat this review as an early screen. If the food stays interesting, verify it again with your dog-specific context before acting.