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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 score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Light & Fit Recipe

Acana

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

Fresh Chicken (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 (21%)Chicken (20%)
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcuminChicoryCranberryMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Goodbowl Grass-Fed Beef & Brown Rice Dog Kibble

Open Farm

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

Grass-Fed Beef 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
Grass-Fed BeefOcean Menhaden Fish MealBarley
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaWeight-management designHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Salmon oilChicory
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Carnivore Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey + Duck Adult

Go! Solutions

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

chicken meal 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
Chicken MealTurkey MealSalmon Meal
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcumin★Taurine★Salmon oilProbioticsChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Chicken & Salmon Ancient Grains Puppy Kibble

Open Farm

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

G.A.P. Step 2 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
G.A.P. Step 2 ChickenWhitefish MealOats
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcumin★Taurine★Salmon oilChicoryCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

CORE Puppy Grain-Free

Wellness

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

Deboned 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
Deboned ChickenChicken MealTurkey Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Salmon oilProbioticsChicoryYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Ultra Senior Dry Dog Food

Nutro

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 MealWhole Grain Sorghum
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designJoint support ingredients
Key ingredientsOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Senior Recipe

Acana

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

Fresh Chicken (19%) 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 (19%)Chicken (18%)
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaJoint-load designWeight-management designJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcuminChicoryCranberryMilk thistleOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Carnivore Grain-Free Chicken, Turkey + Duck Puppy

Go! Solutions

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

chicken meal 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
Chicken MealTurkey MealSalmon Meal
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcumin★Taurine★Salmon oilProbioticsChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHAVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Heartland Gold Puppy Grain-Free

Fromm

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
Beefpork meat and bone mealpeas
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart-load designHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Salmon oilProbioticsChicoryYucca extractOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Grain-Free Small 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 · 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
De-Boned TurkeyWhole Dried EggPeas
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsWeight and metabolism ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★L-carnitineProbioticsChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

RawMix Wild Ocean Grain-Free Dog Kibble

Open Farm

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

Ocean Whitefish 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
Ocean WhitefishOcean Menhaden Fish MealPotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Turmeric/curcumin★TaurineChicoryCranberryOmega-3Omega-6
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice

Blue Buffalo

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

Deboned 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
Deboned ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Turmeric/curcumin★TaurineChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice

Blue Buffalo

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

Deboned 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
Deboned ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★Glucosamine★Turmeric/curcumin★TaurineChicoryYucca extractCranberryOmega-3Omega-6
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Nutrish High Protein Beef Potato & Peas with Venison & Lamb

Rachael Ray Nutrish

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Sunflower 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
BeefChicken MealWhole Dried Potato
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Nutrish Peak Open Range Beef Venison & Lamb Grain Free

Rachael Ray Nutrish

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Sunflower 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
BeefChicken MealWhole Dried Potato
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsJoint support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineOmega-3Omega-6★Glucosamine★ChondroitinVitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

LID Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy

Natural Balance

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
ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Fish oilOmega-3Omega-6
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Raw Boost Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken Puppy

Instinct

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
ChickenTurkey MealPeas
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredientsSkin and coat ingredients
Key ingredients★Taurine★Salmon oilProbioticsCranberryOmega-3Omega-6EPA+DHA
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Frontrunner Beef, Barley & Lamb

Nulo

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

Deboned 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
Deboned BeefChicken MealOats
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineProbioticsChicoryOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Original Grain-Free Recipe with Real Beef

Instinct

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
BeefWhite Fish MealHerring Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaHeart support ingredients
Key ingredients★TaurineProbioticsCranberryOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Salmon

Instinct

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

Salmon Meal 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
Salmon MealSalmonPeas
Meal-based
Maltese context: related care signal included
Matched criteriaSkin-sensitive design
Key ingredientsOmega-3Omega-6Vitamin E
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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Calories and disclosure

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Weight and daily portions

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Nutrition guide

What matters when choosing a food?

Learn what ingredients do, then compare the two foods you are considering.

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