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

PURE Bison Grain-Free

Canidae

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

Bison 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
BisonLamb MealSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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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
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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: B

PURE Salmon & Barley 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 · 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
SalmonSalmon MealSardine Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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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
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Raw Coated Kibble Grass-Fed Beef

Stella & Chewy's

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 · 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
BeefLamb MealChickpeas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Raw Coated Kibble Grass-Fed Lamb

Stella & Chewy's

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
LambLamb MealLentils
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Small & Mini Chicken Recipe Dog Food

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

T25 Total Grain-Free Trout & Salmon

Nutram

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

Deboned Trout 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 TroutSalmon MealMenhaden Fish Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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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
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Ultra Weight Management Adult

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
ChickenChicken MealWhole Grain Barley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Wetlands Grain-Free Duck & Turkey Adult

Taste of the Wild

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

Wilderness High Protein Adult Chicken

Blue Buffalo

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 · 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 MealPeas
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
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
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

3000 Lamb Meal & Brown Rice

Blackwood

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

Lamb Meal 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
Lamb MealChicken MealBrown Rice
Meal-based
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Ingredients and protein

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Calories and disclosure

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Weight and daily portions

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Nutrition guide

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