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

Nutrish Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato

Rachael Ray Nutrish

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
ChickenSalmon MealCanola Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Nutrish Real Beef Pea & Brown Rice Whole Health Blend

Rachael Ray Nutrish

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

Concentrated plant protein such as 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
BeefBeef MealSoybean Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Prescription purpose: weight management / glucose managementIngredient Grade: CHigh nutrient disclosure

Care Dog Obesity Glycemic Control

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 ChickenPea StarchSugarcane Fiber
Dehydrated-protein lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Oral Care Chicken, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

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 · 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
ChickenBrown RiceWhole Grain Wheat
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

CORE Senior Turkey Grain-Free

Wellness

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

Deboned Turkey 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 TurkeyChicken MealLentils
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Natural Choice Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice

Nutro

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 · 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 MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

PURE Puppy Salmon & Oats With-Grain

Canidae

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 · 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
SalmonSalmon MealSardine Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe | Hill's Science Diet

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
ChickenBrown RiceWhole Grain Wheat
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Puppy Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Brown Rice Recipe | Hill's Science Diet

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
SalmonChicken MealCracked Pearled Barley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Puppy Grain Free Chicken Clusters – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

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
Chickenpeaspotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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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
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

PURE Lamb, Goat & Venison Grain-Free

Canidae

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
LambLamb MealLentils
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Four-Star Game Bird Grain-Free

Fromm

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

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
Turkeyduck mealturkey broth
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CHigh nutrient disclosure

Professional Formula

Victor

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

Beef 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
Beef MealGrain SorghumWhole Grain Millet
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Perfect Weight & Joint Support Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

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
ChickenBrown RiceChicken Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Perfect Weight & Joint Support Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

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
ChickenBrown RiceChicken Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Perfect Weight Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

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 BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Perfect Weight Large Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

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 BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult Perfect Weight Small & Mini Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

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 BarleyBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

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Horizon

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

Chicken 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
Chicken MealWhole Grain BarleyWhole Grain Rye
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaHigh disclosure
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