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Maltese genetic risks

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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 score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Original Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Fresh chicken meat (27%) 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 Chicken Meat (27%)Frozen Turkey Meat (8%)Fresh Chicken Livers (6%)
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 score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Six Fish™ Recipe Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Whole pilchard (18%) 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
Whole Pilchard (18%)Whole Mackerel (12%)Whole Hake (11%)
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 score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: APlant-protein boosted

Salmon Dry Food

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
Freshly Prepared SalmonSweet PotatoesPotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint 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: A+High nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Puppy Chicken & Salmon

Lily's Kitchen

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

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
Fresh ChickenFreshly Prepared SalmonChicken Liver
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★MSM★Salmon oilPrebioticsFOSMOSCranberryMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Puppy Small Breed Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Raw salmon (17%) 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
Raw salmon (17%)raw whole herring (16%)raw flounder (7%)
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped mussel★Turmeric/curcumin★Herring oilChicoryYucca extractCranberryMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Chicken Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food

K9 Natural

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
ChickenEggsFlaxseed Flakes
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped musselOmega-3
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Wild Woodland Walk Duck Salmon Venison

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
DuckSalmonVenison
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Chondroitin★MSMPrebioticsFOSMOSCranberryMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Freeze-Dried Dandy Lamb Dinner Patties

Stella & Chewy's

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 SpleenLamb Liver
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineProbioticsCranberry
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Freeze-Dried Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties

Stella & Chewy's

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

Duck with Ground Bone 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
Duck with Ground BoneTurkeyTurkey Liver
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineProbioticsCranberry
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Freeze-Dried Super Beef Dinner Patties

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
BeefBeef LiverBeef Kidney
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineProbioticsCranberry
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Small Breed Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Raw turkey (19%) 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
Raw turkey (19%)fresh chicken (18.5%)raw quail (4%)
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Green-lipped mussel★Turmeric/curcuminChicoryCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Puppy Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Fresh Chicken (23%) 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 Chicken (23%)Raw Turkey (10%)
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcuminChicoryCranberryMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Senior Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Fresh Chicken (18%) 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
Fresh Chicken (18%)Raw Turkey (10%)
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcuminChicoryCranberryMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Best valueHigh nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Grain-Free Large Breed Adult Turkey, Salmon & Duck

Now Fresh

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

de-boned 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
De-Boned TurkeyWhole Dried EggPotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: AHigh nutrient disclosure

N&D Pumpkin 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 lambpea starch
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A

N&D Ocean Cod & Orange Adult Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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

Cod (25%) 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
Cod (25%)dehydrated cod (25%)pea starch
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A

N&D Pumpkin 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 chickenpea starch
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe | 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 RiceWhole Grain Oats
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Adult 6+ 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.

Chicken 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
ChickenBrown RiceWhole Grain Oats
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Puppy Large Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Fresh Chicken (21%) 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 Chicken (21%)Raw Turkey (11%)
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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