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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult 7+ Perfect Digestion Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein Meal 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
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyWhole Grain Oats
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult 7+ Perfect Digestion Small Bites Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein Meal 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
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyWhole Grain Oats
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein 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
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Large Breed Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein 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
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein 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
SalmonCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein 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
ChickenCracked Pearled BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Grain Free Chicken & Potato Recipe Dog Food

Hill's

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
ChickenYellow PeasPotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Senior

Dr. Dog

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Organic 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
LambOrganic Sweet Potato
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Sensitive Skin & Stomach Adult Salmon & Rice

Purina Pro Plan

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

Concentrated plant protein such as canola 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
Salmonricebarley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Sensitive Skin & Stomach Large Breed Salmon & Rice

Purina Pro Plan

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

Concentrated plant protein such as canola 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
Salmonricebarley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Sensitivities Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon Recipe

Go! Solutions

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

de-boned salmon 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
de-boned salmonsalmon mealtapioca
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Sensitivities Limited Ingredient Small Bites Salmon Recipe

Go! Solutions

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

de-boned salmon 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
de-boned salmonsalmon mealtapioca
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Sierra Mountain Grain-Free Lamb Adult

Taste of the Wild

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

Lamb 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
LambLamb MealSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Skin & Coat Salmon & Potato

Diamond Naturals

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with 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
Salmonfish mealpotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Skin + Coat Care Large Breed Adult Salmon Recipe with Grains

Go! Solutions

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 · 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
salmon mealoatmealpotatoes
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe with Grains

Go! Solutions

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

salmon meal 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 mealoatmealpotatoes
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice

Purina Pro Plan

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

Concentrated plant protein such as corn protein 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
Chickencorn protein mealrice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Ultra Pro 42 High Energy

Victor

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 MealBeef MealChicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols)
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Weight Management Large Breed Chicken & Rice

Purina Pro Plan

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Gluten 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
ChickenRiceWhole Grain Wheat
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Whitefish Grain-Free Dog Kibble

Open Farm

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

Ocean Whitefish 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
Ocean WhitefishGarbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)Whitefish Meal
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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