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611 foods

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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+

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 Chicken & Pomegranate Adult Mini

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+Plant-protein boosted

Regional Red™ Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Frozen beef meat (11%) 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
Frozen Beef Meat (11%)Frozen Pork Meat (10%)Salmon (7%)
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Wild Red Raw Blend Prairie Grain-Free

Stella & Chewy's

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

Cage-Free Chicken 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
Cage-Free ChickenCage-Free TurkeyChicken Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Wild Red Raw Blend Red Meat Grain-Free

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
BeefFarm-Raised PorkPork Meal
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: 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
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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
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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
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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: 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
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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
View ingredient analysis
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
View ingredient analysis
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
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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
View ingredient analysis
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
View ingredient analysis
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
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