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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

Breed risk

Eye Disease

Related nutrients: Omega-3 · Antioxidants

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686 foods

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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Range Rotisserie Chicken Meal + Turkey Meal Recipe

Summit

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 MealOatmealRye
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineCranberryOmega-3Omega-6
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Pacific Stream Grain-Free Salmon Adult

Taste of the Wild

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

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
SalmonFish MealSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineProbioticsChicoryYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Appalachian Valley Small Breed Venison Adult

Taste of the Wild

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
VenisonLamb MealGarbanzo Beans
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineProbioticsChicoryYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Lamb Meal & 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 · 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 RiceBrewers Rice
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineFOSOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Small Bites Lamb Meal & 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 · 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 RiceBrewers Rice
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineFOSOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Healthy Weight Farm-Raised Chicken

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
Chickenwhole grain cornchicken by -product meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management design
Key ingredientsOmega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Amio Jayeon Dameun Sikdan Salmon

Pulmuone Amio

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

Fish 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
Fish MealRiceChicken Fat (Chicken Fat)
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Small Breed 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
Chickenricepoultry by-product meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredientsProbioticsOmega-6★GlucosamineVitamin E
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Rotisserie Chicken Flavor & Spring Vegetables Small Breed

Cesar

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

Chicken 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
ChickenWhole Grain CornGround Wheat
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management design
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Small & Mini Lamb Meal & 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 Wheat Gluten 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 RiceBrewers Rice
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineFOSOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Free-Run Duck Recipe

Acana

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

Fresh duck (18%) 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
Fresh duck (18%)duck meat meal (17%)whole green peas
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcuminEPA+DHAChicoryCranberryMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Development Puppy 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
Chickenricepoultry by-product meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Fish oilOmega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

ProActive Health Smart Puppy Chicken & Whole Grains

Iams

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
ChickenChicken By-Product MealGround Whole Grain Corn
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Fish oilFOSOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Development Small Breed Puppy 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 mealpoultry by-product meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Fish oilProbioticsEPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Healthy Mobility Large Breed Chicken Meal, Barley & 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 6+ Large Breed Chicken Meal, Barley & 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 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyBrewers Rice
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Farmstead Feast Pork Meal + Lamb Meal Large Breed

Summit

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

pork 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
Pork MealOatmealRye
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Light Large Breed Chicken Meal & Barley 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyWhole Grain Wheat
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

ProActive Health Healthy Weight Large Breed Adult Chicken

Iams

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
ChickenGround BarleyGround Whole Grain Corn
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Fit Body Weight Control Large Breed

Eukanuba

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

Chicken 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
ChickenChicken By-Product MealCorn Meal
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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