Protein source
Moderate cautionProcessed plant protein after the top 3
Top 3: Lamb, Lamb Liver, Sweet Potatoes
The protein number includes processed plant protein support.
Even when it appears later, the protein number is read more conservatively.
Public ReviewGrade BKibble (Extruded)Manufacturing: Kibble (Extruded)
Lily's Kitchen
Lily's Kitchen Adult Lamb Shepherd's Pie
4.5★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guidePrebioticsGut support ingredientFOSGut support ingredientMOSGut support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientMSMJoint support ingredientCranberryUrinary support ingredientMilk thistleLiver support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
Premium
Ingredient grade
A
Grade A
Top ingredient profile
Lamb
Lamb Liver
Sweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
Crude protein23%
Crude protein23%
Crude fat9%
Other 68%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Lowerquery_statsFat position
Lowerlocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
LowerThis food can stay in comparison, but ingredient quality still needs a more conservative read.
There is enough public data to keep this food in comparison, but the top ingredient structure does not support a stronger positive claim yet.
Nutritional strengths
- The first two ingredients are both species-named animal ingredients.
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
What still needs work
- Processed plant protein appears after the top 3, so some protein support is still built into the label number.
- The top three are animal-led, but legumes repeat just below them in the early full ingredient list. Read this as a possible ingredient-splitting pattern rather than a clean top-three issue.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but the top profile turns to Sweet Potatoes by the third slot instead of staying fully animal-led.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall mention not confirmed
Founded in 2008 in the United Kingdom. There are recall or withdrawal mentions, but they are not confirmed enough to treat as established history.
Ingredient analysis
The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.
restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis
Ingredient Grade
Premium
1Lamb
Fresh Meat · Top
2Lamb Liver
Organ Meat · Upper
3Sweet Potatoes
Starchy Tuber · Upper
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Lamb is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Lamb Liver is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
- •Sweet Potatoes 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.
restaurantIngredient Grade APremium
Full collected ingredient list
31 ingredients32% Freshly Prepared: Lamb (27%)Lamb Liver (5%). Sweet PotatoesPotatoes (16%)Pea ProteinPotato ProteinWhole Peas (4%)Whole LentilsFlaxseedLamb GravyMineralsBotanicals & Herbs* (1%)Sunflower OilPea FibrePrebiotics (Mannan Oligosaccharides 2g/kg, Fructooligosaccharides 1.2g/kg)Joint Care Mix (Methylsulfonylmethane 200mg/kg, Chondroitin Sulphate 200mg/kg, Glucosamine 200mg/kg)CarrotsParsley (0.01%)CranberriesApplesSpinach. *Botanicals & Herbs: AlfalfaChickweedCleaversGoldenrodNettlesSeaweedDandelion RootCelery SeedsMilk ThistleBurdock RootMarigold FlowersRosehips.
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients
Why processed plant proteins are reviewed cautiously
Ingredient lists are ordered by input weight, not protein contribution. Fresh meat 100g and Soybean Meal 50g can both contribute about 20g of protein, and Pea Protein can deliver a similar amount at around 30g. So these ingredients can materially lift crude protein even outside the top three. The review treats processed plant-protein boosters cautiously because they can weaken the animal-protein-centered profile most guardians expect from a high-protein food.
Why did the base review land here?
Ingredient qualityNutrient disclosure levelManufacturing & trust
This review score combines ingredient composition, nutrient disclosure, manufacturing trust, and core nutrient caution signals.
Nutrient disclosure
Broad disclosure
Disclosure is broad enough that this section works as evidence, not guesswork.
Safety verification
No fails
No major red flag jumps out first, though undisclosed rows still define the limits of this safety read.
Public data trust (ETF)
C2 tier
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Where it sits in the same processing cohort
Kibble (Extruded) cohortTop tier
Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the top tier band.
Final word
This is a credible shortlist food, but the personalized step is where the final order should be decided.
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