Ingredient #1Mid
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.
Label analysisGrade DListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
SPECIFIC
SPECIFIC Adult Small Breed CXD-S-XS
Editor ingredient insight
SPECIFIC Adult Small Breed CXD-S-XS is a transparent small-breed adult daily food, not a meat-forward formula.
Wheat, corn protein, and fish meal lead the recipe; at 3,730 kcal/kg, I would use it with careful portions for dogs that tolerate wheat, corn, and fish, not for grain avoidance or meat-density expectations.
Plant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 22.6%Fat 11.3%Other 66.1%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 positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude fat 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
Calcium0.7%
Phosphorus0.62%
Crude fiber2.1%
Omega-30.62%
Omega-6Not disclosed
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 gradeConservative
Ingredient #1 · WheatMid
Refined CarbIngredient #2 · Corn Protein ConcentrateLowest
Processed Plant ProteinIngredient #3 · Fish MealMid
Family MealIngredient #2Lowest
Corn Protein Concentrate
Corn Protein Concentrate is a processed plant-protein booster. It can lift crude protein without the same animal-protein share, so the animal-protein read should stay separate. It reads as an bottom-tier plant protein booster.
Ingredient #3Mid
Fish Meal
Fish Meal is a family-level animal meal. Animal protein is present, but species transparency is one step lower. It reads as an mid-tier protein source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Wheat — Neutral ingredientsCorn Protein Concentrate — High-caution ingredientsFish Meal — Support positive ingredients돼지지방 — Neutral ingredientsBeet Pulp — Support positive ingredients혼합광물질류합제 — Neutral ingredients유도단백질(가금 가수분해) — Neutral ingredientsFish Oil (fish oil) — Support positive ingredients비타민합제(킬레이트화된 미량원소 포함) — Neutral ingredientsEgg Powder — Primary positive ingredients라이신 — Neutral ingredients메티오닌 — Neutral ingredientsThreonine — Neutral ingredientsTryptophan — Neutral ingredientsRosemary Extract — Neutral ingredients천연항산화제(토코페롤 및 비타민 C) 포함 — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Unclear animal protein source
Animal protein · Fish Meal (#3), Egg Powder (#10)
Plant protein · Corn Protein Concentrate (#2)
Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.
Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Fish oilSkin and joint support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Fish Meal supply animal protein, starting at ingredient 3. Wheat supply carbohydrate energy. A carbohydrate source leads the list, a meaningful distinction when seeking a meat-led recipe.
Corn Protein Concentrate supplement plant protein within the first three ingredients. The crude-protein figure includes both animal and plant contributions. Generic Fat add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Some protein sources are not fully identified, which limits choices that require excluding a specific protein.
What works well in this food
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Refined carbohydrates lose fiber, vitamins, and minerals during processing, and mainly act as starch and energy sources. Because of that, our engine reads ingredient quality more conservatively than it would with whole grains.
- Plant proteins can lift crude protein on the label, but the real animal-protein share still needs a closer check.
- Family-level animal ingredients sit high in the recipe, so ingredient quality still needs a more cautious read.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is lower, fat is lower, and calorie density is typical. Calorie density alone does not separate this into an active-dog or weight-management food. Consider protein exclusions and fat, then set portions for the dog’s weight and activity.
Consider it first when
- Public-data-first comparison
- Baseline shortlist building
- Conservative first-pass screening
Choose another food first when
- You want a stronger ingredient-quality story first
- You need dog-specific fit instead of public-review screening
Plant-protein concentration remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart protein alternatives
There are not enough foods with a close protein type or family match yet.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
SPECIFIC background
Available brand information is shown below.
Disclosure confidence —
Trust context is limited, so treat this as a useful clue rather than a strong confidence claim.
Recall information
The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.
May 12, 2026