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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: weight managementIngredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

r/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 CornCorn Gluten MealChicken By-Product Meal
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management designHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitineOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

German Shepherd Adult Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

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
brewers ricechicken by-product mealbrown rice
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Taurine★Fish oil★LuteinEPA+DHA
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Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

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
Brewers ricecornwheat gluten
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Chondroitin★Taurine★Fish oil★LuteinEPA+DHA
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Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Maltese Adult Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

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
Brewers ricecornchicken by-product meal
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Taurine★Fish oilChicoryFOS★LuteinEPA+DHA
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Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Medium Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

Concentrated plant protein such as wheat gluten 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
Brewers ricewheat glutenchicken fat
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilFOS★LuteinEPA+DHA
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Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Small Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

Concentrated plant protein such as wheat gluten 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
Brewers ricewheat glutenchicken fat
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilFOS★LuteinEPA+DHA
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Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Large Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

Concentrated plant protein such as wheat gluten 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
Brewers ricewheatwheat gluten
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilFOS★LuteinEPA+DHA
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Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

X-Small Adult 8+

Royal Canin

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

Concentrated plant protein such as corn gluten 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
Brewers ricechicken fatchicken by-product meal
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilChicoryFOS★Psyllium husk★LuteinEPA+DHA
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Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

X-Small Aging 12+

Royal Canin

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

Concentrated plant protein such as corn gluten 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
Brewers ricechicken by-product mealcorn gluten meal
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilChicoryFOS★Psyllium husk★LuteinEPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Puppy Small Breed CPD-S

SPECIFIC

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein Concentrate 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
WheatFish MealCorn Protein Concentrate
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Fish oil★Psyllium huskOmega-3EPA+DHA
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Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Bulldog Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

Concentrated plant protein such as wheat gluten 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 by-product mealbrewers ricebrown rice
Lower transparency lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Taurine★Fish oilFOSYucca extract★Lutein
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Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

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
Chicken by-product mealbrewers ricechicken fat
Lower transparency lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilFOSYucca extract★LuteinEPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Shih Tzu Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

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
Chicken by-product mealbrewers ricecorn
Lower transparency lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilFOSYucca extract★LuteinEPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Cavalier King Charles Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

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
Chicken by-product mealbrewers ricecorn
Lower transparency lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilFOSYeast cultureYucca extract★LuteinEPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Pug Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

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
Chicken by-product mealbrewers ricecorn
Lower transparency lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilFOSYeast cultureYucca extract★LuteinEPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

X-Small Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

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
Chicken by-product mealbrewers ricecorn
Lower transparency lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Fish oil★Marine algae oilFOS★Psyllium huskYucca extract★LuteinEPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Poodle Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

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

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
Chicken by-product mealbrewers ricewheat gluten
Lower transparency lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilFOS★Psyllium huskYeast cultureYucca extract★LuteinEPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Small Indoor Puppy

Royal Canin

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
Brewers ricechicken by-product mealcorn
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oil★Marine algae oilFOSYucca extract★LuteinEPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Grain Free Insect

Dr. Dog

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 · 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
Soybean Meal
Insect-protein lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★MSM★Green-lipped mussel★Boswellia★TaurineOmega-3ProbioticsPrebioticsFOS
View ingredient analysis
Label score1.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: DPlant-protein boosted

Signature Digestive Control

My Pet Doctor

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Organic Corn Gluten 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
RiceHydrolyzed Salmon
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Green-lipped mussel
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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Weight and daily portions

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