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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Dog Puppy

Weltz

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

Fresh deboned chicken (40%) 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
Fresh deboned chicken (40%)Dehydrated chicken (40%)Chick pea
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Eco5b Puppy Salmon

Natural Core

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

Hydrolyzed Salmon Meat 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
Hydrolyzed Salmon MeatChicken MeatBrown Rice
Meal-based
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe

Halo

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
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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
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Fat Dogs

Natural Balance

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
Chicken MealSalmon MealChickpeas
Meal-based
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Four-Star Chicken au Frommage Grain-Free

Fromm

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
Chickenchicken mealchickpeas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Gold Weight Management Dog Food

Fromm

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

Turkey liver 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
Turkey liverchicken mealturkey broth
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Goodbowl Wild-Caught Salmon & Brown Rice Dog Kibble

Open Farm

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

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 · 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
Wild-Caught Pacific SalmonOcean Menhaden Fish MealPeas
Fresh-meat lead
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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
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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
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Grain Free Healthy Weight

Merrick

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

Deboned 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
Deboned BeefChicken MealSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Grain Free Real Salmon & Sweet Potato

Merrick

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Potato 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
Deboned SalmonSalmon MealSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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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
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Healthy Grains Healthy Weight Chicken Brown Rice

Merrick

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 ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Healthy Grains Puppy Chicken Brown Rice

Merrick

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
Deboned ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Healthy Grains Senior Chicken Brown Rice

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 · 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
View ingredient analysis
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
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

High Prairie Grain-Free Bison & Venison Adult

Taste of the Wild

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

Water Buffalo 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
Water BuffaloLamb MealChicken Meal
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

High Prairie Puppy Grain-Free Bison & Venison

Taste of the Wild

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

Water Buffalo 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
Water BuffaloLamb MealSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Puppy 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 · 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
View ingredient analysis

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