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Maltese genetic risks

Maltese has a breed-risk signal for Heart Disease. Check whether the label discloses the related nutrients.

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Maltese has a breed-risk signal for Dental Disease. Check whether the label discloses the related nutrients.

Maltese has a breed-risk signal for Skin/Coat Issues. Check whether the label discloses the related nutrients.

Maltese has a breed-risk signal for Eye Disease. Check whether the label discloses the related nutrients.

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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

Breed risk

Eye Disease

Related nutrients: Omega-3 · Antioxidants

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686 foods

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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Chicken Meal with Blueberries Formula

FirstMate

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

Chicken Meal 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
Chicken MealBurbank PotatoNorkotah Potato
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineYeast culture
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Chicken Meal with Blueberries Formula Small Bites

FirstMate

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

Chicken Meal 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
Chicken MealBurbank PotatoNorkotah Potato
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineYeast culture
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Diet

Dr. Dog

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Organic Soybean Meal 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
TurkeyOrganic Sweet Potato
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★L-carnitineProbiotics
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice

Purina Pro Plan

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

Concentrated plant protein such as corn protein 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
Chickencorn protein mealrice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Fish oilOmega-6EPA+DHA★GlucosamineVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Ultra Pro 42 High Energy

Victor

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

Chicken 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
Chicken MealBeef MealChicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols)
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitineProbioticsInulinYeast cultureYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe with Grains

Go! Solutions

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

salmon 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
salmon mealoatmealpotatoes
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineProbioticsChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Four-Star Beef Frittata Veg 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
Beefbeef brothdried egg product
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Salmon oilProbioticsChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

3000 Lamb Meal & Brown Rice

Blackwood

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

Lamb Meal 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
Lamb MealChicken MealBrown Rice
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management designSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Fish oilProbioticsInulinYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Puppy No Corn, Wheat, Soy Chicken & Brown Rice 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 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
ChickenBrown RiceCracked Pearled Barley
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Fish oilOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Grain-Free Puppy Turkey, Salmon & Duck

Now Fresh

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

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 turkeypeaspotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Marine algae oilProbioticsChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Classic Professional Puppy

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 support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitineProbioticsInulinYeast cultureYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Bright Mind Adult 7+ Chicken & Rice

Purina Pro Plan

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

Chicken 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
ChickenPoultry By-Product MealRice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Fish oilProbioticsOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★GlucosamineVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Puppy Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe | Hill's Science Diet

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
Lamb MealBrown RiceChicken
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Fish oilCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Senior

Dr. Dog

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Organic Soybean Meal 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
LambOrganic Sweet Potato
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredientsEye support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Lutein
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Hoki & Beef Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food

K9 Natural

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

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
HokiBeefBeef Tripe
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped musselOmega-3
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Turkey

Instinct

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

Turkey 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
Turkey MealPeasTurkey
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive design
Key ingredientsOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Incredibites Chicken Small Breed

Beneful

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
Chickenwhole grain cornbarley
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management design
Key ingredientsVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Incredibites Farm-Raised Beef Small Breed

Beneful

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

Concentrated plant protein such as soybean 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
Beefwhole grain cornbarley
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management design
Key ingredientsVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 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 · 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 support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Small Bites 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 · 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 support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineCranberryOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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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Narrow dog food recommendations by ingredients and feeding amount first

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Ingredients and protein

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Calories and disclosure

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Weight and daily portions

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