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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Healthy Grains Small Breed Chicken

Merrick

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 · 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 MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Turkey & Ancient Grains

Open Farm

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

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 · 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
G.A.P. Step 1 TurkeyOatsWhitefish Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble

Open Farm

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

Wild-Caught Pacific 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
Wild-Caught Pacific SalmonOatsWhitefish Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Natural Choice Large Breed Adult Lamb & Brown Rice

Nutro

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
Deboned LambLamb MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Extreme Athlete Chicken & Rice

Diamond Naturals

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 mealchickenground white rice
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Small Breed Adult Chicken & Rice

Diamond Naturals

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 · 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
Chickenchicken mealcracked pearled barley
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

All Life Stages Chicken & Rice

Diamond Naturals

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 · 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
Chickenchicken mealwhole grain brown rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Sensitivities Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Turkey Recipe

Go! Solutions

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

de-boned turkey 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 turkeyturkey mealtapioca
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Small Breeds Grain Free Chicken Clusters – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

When it fits · A candidate when protein matters alongside 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 · 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
Chickenpeaspotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Dog Performance Adult

Iskhan

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

Fresh 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
Fresh ChickenChicken MealChickpeas
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Zssential Multi-Protein Formula

Zignature

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

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
TurkeyTurkey MealSalmon
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Artisan Chicken

Grandma Lucy's

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
ChickenPotatoesFlax
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Prescription purpose: gastrointestinal careIngredient Grade: CHigh nutrient disclosure

Care Dog Gastrointestinal Low Fat

Alleva

When it fits · Use this diet for the care purpose agreed with your veterinarian.

Before choosing · Follow your veterinarian’s instructions for purpose and portions.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Dried ChickenRicePotato Starch
Dehydrated-protein lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Grain Free Beef Clusters – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

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

Beef 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
Beefpeaspotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Grain Free Chicken Clusters – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

When it fits · A candidate when protein matters alongside 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
Chickenpeaspotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Grain Free Turkey Clusters – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

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

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
Turkeypeaspotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Limited Ingredient Duck Dehydrated – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

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

Duck 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
Ducksweet potatoesnavy beans
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

PURE Duck Grain-Free

Canidae

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

Duck 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
DuckDuck MealTurkey Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

PURE Salmon & Sweet Potato Grain-Free

Canidae

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

Salmon 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
SalmonSalmon MealSardine Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Whole Grain Chicken Essential Clusters – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

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
Chickenoatspeas
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaLow processed plant protein
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