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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Sensitivities Limited Ingredient Small Bites Salmon Recipe

Go! Solutions

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

de-boned 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.

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Top 3 Ingredients
de-boned salmonsalmon mealtapioca
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Sierra Mountain Grain-Free Lamb Adult

Taste of the Wild

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

Lamb 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.

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Top 3 Ingredients
LambLamb MealSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Skin & Coat Salmon & Potato

Diamond Naturals

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
Salmonfish mealpotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Skin + Coat Care Large Breed Adult Salmon Recipe with Grains

Go! Solutions

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

salmon meal 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
salmon mealoatmealpotatoes
Meal-based
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Skin + Coat Care Salmon Recipe with Grains

Go! Solutions

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

salmon 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
salmon mealoatmealpotatoes
Meal-based
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Sport Performance 30/20 Chicken & Rice

Purina Pro Plan

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

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
Chickencorn protein mealrice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Ultra Pro 42 High Energy

Victor

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 MealBeef MealChicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols)
Meal-based
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Weight Management Large Breed Chicken & Rice

Purina Pro Plan

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Gluten 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
ChickenRiceWhole Grain Wheat
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Whitefish Grain-Free Dog Kibble

Open Farm

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

Ocean Whitefish 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
Ocean WhitefishGarbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)Whitefish Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Wild Kangaroo & Apples

Addiction

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
KangarooKangaroo MealGreen Peas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Wild Recipe

Natural Greatness

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Potato 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
Dehydrated meat 29% (duck, turkey, chicken)PotatoPoultry oil 12%
Dehydrated-protein lead
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Wild-Caught Salmon Grain-Free Dog Kibble

Open Farm

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

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 · 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
Wild-Caught Pacific SalmonGarbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)Whitefish Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

6Free Plus Beef & Salmon

ANF

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

Animal Protein 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
Animal ProteinRiceChicken Fat
Named animal protein group
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

6Free Plus Duck & Salmon

ANF

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

Animal Protein 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
Animal ProteinRiceChicken Fat
Named animal protein group
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

6Free Plus Lamb & Rice

ANF

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

Animal Protein 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
Animal ProteinRiceChicken Fat
Named animal protein group
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

6Free Plus Salmon & Whitefish

ANF

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

Animal Protein 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
Animal ProteinRiceChicken Fat
Named animal protein group
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 6+ Large Breed Chicken Meal, Barley & 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 Soybean 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyBrewers Rice
Meal-based
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 7+ Chicken Meal, Barley & 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 Soybean 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyBrewers Rice
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Small & Mini Chicken & Rice Recipe Dog Food | Hill's Science Diet

Hill's

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Corn Protein 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
ChickenBrewers RiceYellow Peas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Adult 7+ Small Bites Chicken Meal, Barley & 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 Soybean 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
Chicken MealCracked Pearled BarleyBrewers Rice
Meal-based
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