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

Holistic Chicken & Duck + Aloe Vera & Ginseng Medium

Alleva

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

Dehydrated chicken (35%) 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
Dehydrated chicken (35%)fresh boneless chicken (20%)dehydrated duck (10%)
Dehydrated-protein lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+High nutrient disclosure

Holistic Fish + Hemp & Aloe Vera Medium/Maxi

Alleva

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

Dehydrated ocean fish (herring) (40%) 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
Dehydrated ocean fish (herring) (40%)fresh ocean fish (herring) (20%)sweet potato
Dehydrated-protein lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+High nutrient disclosure

Care Dog Grain-free Adult Large Breed Salmon

Brit

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

salmon (48%) (dehydrated salmon, hydrolysed 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
salmon (48%) (dehydrated salmon, hydrolysed salmon)potatoes (30%)dried apple pulp
Dehydrated-protein lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Puppy Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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 · 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
chickendehydrated chickenwhole spelt
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

N&D Ancestral Grain Lamb & Blueberry Puppy Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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
lambdehydrated lambwhole spelt
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+High nutrient disclosure

Holistic Wild Boar + Aloe Vera & Haematococcus Medium

Alleva

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

Dried Wild Boar (45%) 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
Dried Wild BoarFresh Wild BoarSweet Potato
Dehydrated-protein lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Adult Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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 · 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
chickendehydrated chickensweet potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

N&D Prime Lamb & Blueberry Adult Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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
lambdehydrated lambsweet potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

N&D Ancestral Grain Lamb & Blueberry Adult Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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
lambdehydrated lambdehydrated chicken
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: AHigh nutrient disclosure

N&D Quinoa Weight Management Lamb

Farmina

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

Lamb 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
Lambdehydrated lambpea starch
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designJoint-load designWeight-management design
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Taurine★L-carnitine★Herring oil★Psyllium huskOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★Biotin
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A

N&D Pumpkin Wild Boar & Apple Adult Mini

Farmina

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

Wild boar (24%) 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
Wild boar (24%)dehydrated wild boar (22%)pea starch
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Turmeric/curcumin★Taurine★L-carnitine★Herring oilInulinFOS★Psyllium huskYeast cultureOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Life Protection Formula 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
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Turmeric/curcumin★Taurine★L-carnitine★Fish oilChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: AHigh nutrient disclosure

N&D Quinoa Skin & Coat Herring

Farmina

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

Herring 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
Herringdehydrated herringpea starch
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive designHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★Turmeric/curcumin★Taurine★L-carnitine★Herring oilInulinFOS★Psyllium huskOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★Biotin
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: AHigh nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Adult Lamb Shepherd's Pie

Lily's Kitchen

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
LambLamb LiverSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★MSMPrebioticsFOSMOSCranberryMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6★L-carnitineVitamin E
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Senior Grain-Free Dog Kibble

Open Farm

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

G.A.P. Step 1 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
G.A.P. Step 1 TurkeyG.A.P. Step 2 ChickenSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped mussel★Turmeric/curcumin★Taurine★Salmon oilChicoryCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: APlant-protein boosted

Senior Turkey & Trout

Lily's Kitchen

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 · 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
43% Freshly Prepared: Turkey (17%)Trout (13%)Seasonal White Fish (13%). Sweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★MSM★Green-lipped mussel★Boswellia★Turmeric/curcumin★Salmon oil★Psyllium huskMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Fit & Trim™ Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Fresh chicken meat (21%) 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 Chicken Meat (21%)Whole Herring (6%)Frozen Turkey Meat (6%)
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designJoint support ingredients
Key ingredientsProbioticsCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★GlucosamineVitamin E
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: APlant-protein boosted

Adult Chicken & Duck

Lily's Kitchen

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 · 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
Fresh ChickenFreshly Prepared DuckChicken Liver
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★MSM★Salmon oilPrebioticsFOSMOSCranberryMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: APlant-protein boosted

Small Breed Chicken & Duck

Lily's Kitchen

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 · 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
Fresh ChickenFreshly Prepared DuckChicken Liver
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★MSM★Salmon oilPrebioticsFOSMOSCranberryMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Raw Superboost Beef 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
Beef with ground bone (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate)beef tripeNew Zealand green mussel
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped musselProbioticsOmega-3EPA+DHA★Taurine★Glucosamine★Chondroitin
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