Protein source
Premium pickFresh-meat led with no plant protein support
Top 3: Deboned Salmon, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal
It clears the protein floor without plant-protein boosting.
This is the kind of structure a premium food should have.
Public ReviewGrade BKibble (Extruded)Manufacturing: Kibble (Extruded)
Nulo
Nulo MedalSeries Ancient Grains Salmon, Oats & Haddock
3.5★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientYeast cultureGut support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
Solid build
Ingredient grade
B
Grade B
Top ingredient profile
Deboned Salmon
Turkey Meal
Chicken Meal
Fresh-meat leadNo plant booster
Crude protein28%
Crude protein28%
Crude fat16%
Other 56%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Higherquery_statsFat position
Higherlocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
TypicalThis food suits active adult dogs that need stronger muscle-support nutrition.
Protein sits in a higher band, the animal-protein source is comparatively clear, and calorie density is not low. That makes this a stronger fit for active adult dogs than for weight-control priorities.
Nutritional strengths
- 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.
What still needs work
- 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.
- Weight reduction still needs to come first when calories must stay tighter.
- Public data is usable, but not at the highest-trust tier.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall research scope limited
Founded in 2009 in the United States. The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.
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
Good
1Deboned Salmon
Fresh Meat · Top
2Turkey Meal
Named Meal · Upper
3Chicken Meal
Named Meal · Upper
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Deboned Salmon is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Turkey Meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
- •Chicken Meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade BGood
Full collected ingredient list
53 ingredientsDeboned SalmonTurkey MealChicken MealOatsBarleyMilletChicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Citric Acid)Ground FlaxseedHaddockAcadian RedfishSpeltGround Miscanthus GrassNatural FlavorL-CarnitineDried Chicory RootDried CherriesDried BlueberriesChia SeedDried PumpkinDried ApplesDried SpinachTaurineSaltPotassium ChlorideCoconut OilYeast CultureTurmericCholine ChlorideCalcium CarbonateZinc ProteinateVitamin E SupplementZinc SulfateL-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)Iron ProteinateNiacin SupplementFerrous SulfateCopper ProteinateCopper SulfateVitamin A SupplementManganese ProteinateThiamine MononitrateCalcium PantothenateRiboflavin SupplementPyridoxine HydrochlorideManganous OxideBiotinDried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation ProductVitamin B12 SupplementVitamin D3 SupplementFolic AcidSodium SeleniteCalcium IodateRosemary Extract.
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients
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
Partial disclosure
Core guaranteed analysis is usable, but deeper rows still need a more cautious read.
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)
C1 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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Heart criteriaBest dog food for heart disease: sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, omega-3, and DCM context
Heart context should connect sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, and omega-3 disclosure.
Joint criteriaBest dog food for joint support: weight control, EPA/DHA, glucosamine, and mobility checks
Joint context should connect weight control, EPA+DHA, and disclosed support ingredients.
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