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Heart Disease

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

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

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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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Related nutrients: Omega-3 · Antioxidants

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Prescription purpose: brain supportIngredient Grade: C

b/d Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food | Hill’s Prescription Diet

Hill's

When it fits · Use this diet for the care purpose agreed with your veterinarian.

Before choosing · Follow your veterinarian’s instructions for purpose and portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Whole Grain CornChickenWhole Grain Wheat
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaLower sodium
Key ingredientsOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Amio Jayeon Dameun Sikdan Chicken

Pulmuone Amio

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 MealRiceChicken
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Joint Care

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 ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★MSM
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Playful Life Chicken

Beneful

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

Beef 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
BeefWhole Grain CornOat Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management design
Key ingredientsOmega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 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 ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineFOSOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Salmon & 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 · 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
SalmonCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineFOSOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Salmon & 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 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
SalmonCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineCranberryOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Complete Essentials Adult Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice

Purina Pro Plan

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
Chickenricewhole grain wheat
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredientsProbioticsOmega-6★GlucosamineVitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Organic Chicken & Vegetable Bake

Lily's Kitchen

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Organic Rice 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 Organic ChickenOrganic RiceOrganic Barley
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcuminPrebioticsInulinFOSMOSMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

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

Insect Protein Small Breed

Yora

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Potato 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
Insect 43% (Insect Meal 27.5%, Freshly Prepared Insect 8.5%, Insect Oil 7%)Potato (20%)Naked Oats (18%)
Insect-protein lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Chondroitin★Turmeric/curcuminChicoryYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Wild Kangaroo & Apples

Addiction

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Pea 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
KangarooKangaroo MealGreen Peas
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Perfect Weight & Joint Support Large Breed 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
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Perfect Weight Large Breed 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
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Large Breed Adult Lamb Meal & Rice

Diamond Naturals

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 mealwhole grain brown ricecracked pearled barley
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Sensitive Skin & Stomach Large Breed Salmon & Rice

Purina Pro Plan

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

Concentrated plant protein such as canola 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
Salmonricebarley
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Large Breed Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food

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
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Skin + Coat Care Large Breed Adult Salmon Recipe with 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 mealoatmealpotatoes
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Large Breed 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
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Weight Management Large Breed Chicken & Rice

Purina Pro Plan

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Gluten 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
ChickenRiceWhole Grain Wheat
Fresh-meat lead
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

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Weight and daily portions

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Nutrition guide

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