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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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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 Perfect Digestion Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

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

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
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Fish oilCranberryOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

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

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

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

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
ChickenBrown RiceWhole Grain Wheat
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitineFOSOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Original Whitefish Formula with Probiotics

Zignature

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

Whitefish 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
WhitefishWhitefish MealPeas
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management designHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitineProbioticsOmega-3Omega-6
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Wild Recipe

Natural Greatness

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 · 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
Dehydrated meat 29% (duck, turkey, chicken)PotatoPoultry oil 12%
Dehydrated-protein lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Salmon oilInulinFOSMOSYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Grain Free Chicken & Potato Recipe Dog Food

Hill's

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

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
ChickenYellow PeasPotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineOmega-3Omega-6★L-carnitine★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Fit & Fabulous Pollock Weight Control

Solid Gold

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

Pollock 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
PollockPollock MealPea Fiber
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management designHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Salmon oilProbioticsChicoryCranberry
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Insect Protein Light / Senior

Yora

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Potato 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
Insect 37.5% (Insect Meal 25%, Freshly Prepared Insect 8.5%, Insect Oil 4%)Potato (21.7%)Naked Oats (19.1%)
Insect-protein lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Chondroitin★MSM★Turmeric/curcuminChicoryYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 7+ No Corn, Wheat, Soy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

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

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
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineOmega-3Omega-6★L-carnitine★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 7+ Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

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

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
ChickenBrown RiceWhole Grain Wheat
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitineFOSOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Chicken Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

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

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
ChickenBrown RiceCracked Pearled Barley
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Sensitivities Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon Recipe

Go! Solutions

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

de-boned salmon 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
de-boned salmonsalmon mealtapioca
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineChicoryOmega-3Omega-6
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Sensitivities Limited Ingredient Small Bites Salmon Recipe

Go! Solutions

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

de-boned salmon 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
de-boned salmonsalmon mealtapioca
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineChicoryOmega-3Omega-6
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Complete All Life Stages

Horizon

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

Chicken Meal 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
Chicken MealWhole Grain BarleyWhole Grain Rye
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Salmon oilProbioticsFOSYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6★Taurine
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Grain-Free Adult Turkey, Salmon & Duck

Now Fresh

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

de-boned turkey 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
de-boned turkeypotatoespeas
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitineProbioticsChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Primitive Natural

Earthborn Holistic

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

Turkey Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin) 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
Turkey MealChicken MealTapioca
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitineProbioticsChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Four-Star Surf & Turf Grain-Free

Fromm

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

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

Sierra Mountain Grain-Free Lamb Adult

Taste of the Wild

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

Lamb 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
LambLamb MealSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Salmon oilProbioticsChicoryYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Insect Protein Adult All Breed

Yora

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

Insect 40% (Insect Meal 26.5%, Freshly Prepared Insect 8%, Insect Oil 5.5%) 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
Insect 40% (Insect Meal 26.5%, Freshly Prepared Insect 8%, Insect Oil 5.5%)Potato (19%)Naked Oats (18%)
Insect-protein lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Chondroitin★Turmeric/curcuminChicoryYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with typical calorie density.

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

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
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Fish oilCranberryOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Digestion + Gut Health Salmon Recipe with Ancient Grains

Go! Solutions

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

salmon meal 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
salmon mealoatmealrye
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineProbioticsChicory★Psyllium huskYeast cultureYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6
View ingredient analysis

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

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Calories and disclosure

Compare kcal/kg, guaranteed analysis, minerals, and detailed nutrient values that make food choices easier to verify.

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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