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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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Related nutrients: Omega-3 · Antioxidants

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686 foods

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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+High nutrient disclosure

Tripe & Lamb Recipe

Ziwi Peak

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

Lamb Tripe 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
Lamb TripeLamb LungLamb Heart
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped musselInulinChicoryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★Taurine★ChondroitinVitamin E★Biotin
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Whole Grain Turkey & Chicken Essential Clusters – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

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

Turkey 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
Turkeychickenoats
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Fish oilOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Wild Red Raw Blend Prairie Grain-Free

Stella & Chewy's

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

Cage-Free 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
Cage-Free ChickenCage-Free TurkeyChicken Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Salmon oilProbioticsCranberryOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Wild Red Raw Blend Red Meat Grain-Free

Stella & Chewy's

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

Beef 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
BeefFarm-Raised PorkPork Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Salmon oilProbioticsCranberryOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Freeze-Dried Perfectly Puppy Beef & Salmon

Stella & Chewy's

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

Beef 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
BeefSalmon with Ground BoneBeef Liver
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped mussel★Turmeric/curcumin★Taurine★L-carnitineProbioticsCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Meal Free Dry Dog Food Salmon, Chicken & Whitefish

Rawz

When it fits · A candidate when protein matters alongside 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
SalmonDehydrated Deboned ChickenDehydrated Chicken
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Raw Superboost Venison Recipe

Ziwi Peak

When it fits · Choose this as a topper or supplement to add variety to a complete diet.

Before choosing · Do not use it as the sole diet; include its calories in the daily total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Venison With Ground Bone (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)Venison TripeNew Zealand Green Mussel
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped musselProbioticsOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★Taurine★Glucosamine★Chondroitin
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Grain Free Beef Dehydrated Dog Food – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

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

Beef 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
Beefsweet potatoespotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Fish oilCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Holistic Fish + Hemp & Aloe Vera Mini

Alleva

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

Herring 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
HerringSweet PotatoHerring Oil
Dehydrated-protein lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Herring oilOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★Glucosamine★Chondroitin
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Chicken Recipe

Carna4

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

Fresh chicken 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
Fresh chickenChicken liverEggs
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredientsOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★TaurineVitamin E
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Duck Recipe

Carna4

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

Fresh duck 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
Fresh duckPork liverEggs
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredientsOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★TaurineVitamin E
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Regional Red™ Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Frozen beef meat (11%) 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
Frozen Beef Meat (11%)Frozen Pork Meat (10%)Salmon (7%)
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Fish oilProbioticsCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★GlucosamineVitamin E
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Freeze-Dried Raw Scoopable Pronto Dog Food Puppy Recipe

Primal

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

Chicken (with ground bone) 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 (with ground bone)Chicken LiversBeef (with ground bone)
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Fish oilProbioticsCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Kibble In The Raw For Puppies

Primal

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

Chicken (with ground bone) 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 (with ground bone)Chicken LiverSorghum
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Salmon oilInulinOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Beef Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food

K9 Natural

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

Beef 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
BeefBeef LiverBeef Tripe
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped musselOmega-3Omega-6
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Lamb & King Salmon Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food

K9 Natural

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

Lamb 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
LambLamb TripeLamb Heart
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped musselOmega-3
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Lamb Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food

K9 Natural

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

Lamb 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
LambLamb TripeLamb Heart
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped musselOmega-3Omega-6
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Freeze-Dried Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties

Stella & Chewy's

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

Chicken with Ground Bone 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 with Ground BoneChicken LiverChicken Gizzard
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineProbioticsCranberryOmega-3Omega-6
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Raw Superboost Lamb Recipe

Ziwi Peak

When it fits · Choose this as a topper or supplement to add variety to a complete diet.

Before choosing · Do not use it as the sole diet; include its calories in the daily total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Lamb with ground bone (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate)lamb tripeNew Zealand green mussel
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped musselProbioticsOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★Glucosamine★Chondroitin
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Life Protection Formula Large Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice

Blue Buffalo

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

Deboned 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
Deboned ChickenBrown RiceOatmeal
Fresh-meat lead
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