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Heart Disease

Related nutrients: Taurine · L-carnitine · Omega-3 · Sodium

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Joint Disease

Related nutrients: EPA/DHA · Omega-3 · Glucosamine · Chondroitin

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Dental Disease

Related nutrients: Dental texture · Oral-care ingredients

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Skin/Coat Issues

Related nutrients: Omega-3 · Omega fatty-acid balance · Zinc · Biotin

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Eye Disease

Related nutrients: Omega-3 · Antioxidants

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686 foods

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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult 7+ Perfect Digestion Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein Meal is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyWhole Grain Oats
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designJoint-load designWeight-management design
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilCranberryOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult 7+ Perfect Digestion Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein Meal is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyWhole Grain Oats
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designJoint-load designWeight-management design
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilCranberryOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Dog Performance Senior

Iskhan

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Concentrated plant protein such as Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Fresh ChickenChicken MealLentils
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designSkin-sensitive design
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★L-carnitinePrebioticsInulinOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Perfect Weight & Joint Support Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein Meal is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenBrown RiceChicken Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Perfect Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein Meal is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitineOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Perfect Weight Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein Meal is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitineOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Dog Adult

Weltz

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Fresh deboned chicken (40%) is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Fresh deboned chicken (40%)Chicken meal(40%)Tapioca
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★ChondroitinMucopolysaccharide protein★MSM★Boswellia★Turmeric/curcumin★L-carnitine★Fish oilProbioticsPrebioticsInulinChicoryFOSDigestive enzymesYucca extract
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CHigh nutrient disclosure

Performance Formula

Victor

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Beef Meal is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Beef MealGrain SorghumWhole Grain Millet
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Taurine★L-carnitineProbioticsInulinYeast cultureYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E★Biotin
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Wild-Caught Salmon Grain-Free Dog Kibble

Open Farm

When it fits · A candidate when protein matters alongside typical calorie density.

Wild-Caught Pacific Salmon is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Check life-stage suitability and any ingredient exclusions in the detail before setting portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Wild-Caught Pacific SalmonGarbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)Whitefish Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcumin★Taurine★Salmon oilChicoryCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Dog Joint Care

Weltz

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Fresh deboned chicken (40%) is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Fresh deboned chicken (40%)Chicken meal(32%)Refined chicken oil
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★ChondroitinMucopolysaccharide protein★MSM★Boswellia★Turmeric/curcumin★L-carnitine★Fish oilProbioticsPrebioticsInulinChicoryFOSDigestive enzymesYucca extract
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Farmer's Table Pork Grain-Free Dog Kibble

Open Farm

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

G.A.P. Step 1 Pork is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
G.A.P. Step 1 PorkGarbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)Whitefish Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcumin★Taurine★Salmon oilChicoryCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Whitefish Grain-Free Dog Kibble

Open Farm

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Ocean Whitefish is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Ocean WhitefishGarbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)Whitefish Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcumin★Taurine★Salmon oilChicoryCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Natural Superpremium All Breeds Adult Light Salmon with Rice

Monge

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as maize gluten is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Fish (dried salmon 26%, fresh salmon 10%)rice (15%)maize
Dehydrated-protein lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Fish oil★Salmon oilMOSXOSYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6★L-carnitine
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Natural Superpremium Mini Adult Rich in Chicken

Monge

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as maize gluten is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chicken (dried 30%, fresh meat 10%)ricemaize
Dehydrated-protein lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Fish oil★Salmon oilMOSXOSYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6★L-carnitine
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Natural Superpremium Mini Senior Rich in Chicken

Monge

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as potato protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chicken (dried 30%, fresh meat 10%)riceoats
Dehydrated-protein lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Fish oil★Salmon oilMOSXOSYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6★L-carnitine
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 11+ Small & Mini Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as Soybean Meal is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
ChickenBrown RiceBrewers Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilFOSOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Natural Superpremium Medium Adult Rich in Chicken

Monge

When it fits · A candidate when smaller portions need to supply more calories.

Concentrated plant protein such as maize gluten is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · For a dog prone to weight gain, set portions by daily calorie needs instead of switching gram-for-gram.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Chicken (dried 30%, fresh meat 10%)ricemaize
Dehydrated-protein lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Fish oil★Salmon oilMOSXOSYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6★L-carnitine
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

PURE Lamb, Goat & Venison Grain-Free

Canidae

When it fits · A candidate when reducing calories per gram is part of weight management.

Lamb is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Lower calorie density alone does not ensure weight loss. Include treats in the daily calorie total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
LambLamb MealLentils
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Four-Star Game Bird Grain-Free

Fromm

When it fits · A candidate when protein matters alongside typical calorie density.

Concentrated plant protein such as pea protein is included, so this does not fit a preference to avoid it.

Before choosing · Fat is higher among foods made the same way; it may not fit a dog requiring fat restriction.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Turkeyduck mealturkey broth
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Salmon oilProbioticsChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Original Small Bites Trout & Salmon Formula with Probiotics

Zignature

When it fits · A candidate when protein matters alongside typical calorie density.

Trout is listed first, a useful choice point when seeking an animal-protein ingredient at the start of the recipe.

Before choosing · Check life-stage suitability and any ingredient exclusions in the detail before setting portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
TroutSalmon MealChickpeas
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management designHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Salmon oilProbioticsOmega-3Omega-6
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A public analysis compares the food itself first. The personalized score is recalculated with your dog's profile.

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Ingredients and protein

Check which animal protein appears near the top of the label and whether plant protein is mainly lifting the number.

Calories and disclosure

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Weight and daily portions

Connect age, weight, and activity with calorie density to understand how many grams per day the food implies.

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