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Prescription purpose: liver supportIngredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

l/d Chicken Flavor Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Hill's

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.

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Top 3 Ingredients
Brewers RiceChickenChicken Fat
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Light Adult Lamb Meal & Rice

Diamond Naturals

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 mealwhole grain brown riceoatmeal
Meal-based
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Love At First Bark Chicken Grain-Free Puppy

Solid Gold

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
ChickenChicken MealSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Prescription purpose: weight managementIngredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Metabolic Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Hill's

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
Lamb MealBrewers RiceWhole Grain Sorghum
Meal-based
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Prescription purpose: weight management / joint supportIngredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Metabolic Weight + j/d Chicken Flavor Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Hill's

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
Chicken MealBrewers RiceFlaxseed
Meal-based
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Mighty Mini Chicken Toy & Small Breed

Solid Gold

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
ChickenChicken MealPeas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Monoprotein All Breeds Adult Turkey with Rice and Potatoes

Monge

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

Concentrated plant protein such as maize gluten 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
Turkey (dried 30%, fresh 10%)brown rice (15%)maize
Dehydrated-protein lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Nutrish Real Chicken & Veggies Whole Health Blend

Rachael Ray Nutrish

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Soybean 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
ChickenSoybean MealWhole Corn
Fresh-meat lead
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Prescription purpose: oncology supportIngredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

ONC Care with Chicken Dry Dog Food | Hill's Prescription Diet

Hill's

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
ChickenWhole Grain WheatCorn Gluten Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Originals Farm-Raised Beef

Beneful

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

Concentrated plant protein such as soybean 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

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Beefwhole grain cornbarley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Originals Farm-Raised Chicken

Beneful

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

Concentrated plant protein such as soybean 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
Chickenwhole grain cornbarley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Originals Natural Salmon

Beneful

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

Concentrated plant protein such as soybean 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
Salmonwhole grain cornwhole grain wheat
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

Pacific Stream Grain-Free Salmon Adult

Taste of the Wild

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 MealSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Platinum Less Active & Senior

Canidae

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

Chicken 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
Chicken MealBrown RiceWhite Rice
Meal-based
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

PREY Angus Beef Limited Ingredient

Taste of the Wild

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with 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
BeefLentilsDried Tomato Pomace
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

PREY Trout Limited Ingredient

Taste of the Wild

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

Trout 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
TroutLentilsDried Tomato Pomace
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

PREY Turkey Limited Ingredient

Taste of the Wild

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
TurkeyLentilsDried Tomato Pomace
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

ProActive Health Healthy Aging Large Breed Senior Chicken

Iams

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
ChickenChicken By-Product Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)Ground Barley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

ProActive Health Healthy Weight Adult Chicken

Iams

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
ChickenGround BarleyGround Whole Grain Corn
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score2.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: CPlant-protein boosted

ProActive Health Healthy Weight Large Breed Adult Chicken

Iams

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
ChickenGround BarleyGround Whole Grain Corn
Fresh-meat lead
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