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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Kibble In The Raw For Puppies

Primal

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

Chicken (with ground bone) 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 (with ground bone)Chicken LiverSorghum
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Kibble In The Raw Small Breed Chicken

Primal

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

Chicken (with ground bone) 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 (with ground bone)SorghumChicken Liver
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Lamb & King Salmon Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food

K9 Natural

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

Lamb 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
LambLamb TripeLamb Heart
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Lamb Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food

K9 Natural

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

Lamb 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
LambLamb TripeLamb Heart
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+High nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Lamb with Green Vegetables Recipe

Ziwi Peak

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 LungLamb Tripe
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Life Protection Formula Large Breed Senior Chicken & Brown Rice

Blue Buffalo

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 ChickenBrown RiceOatmeal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Limited Ingredient Chicken Dehydrated – 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
Chickenquinoasweet potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+High nutrient disclosure

Mackerel & Lamb Recipe

Ziwi Peak

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

Whole Mackerel 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
Whole MackerelLambLamb Tripe
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Meal Free Dry Dog Food Chicken, Turkey & Chicken

Rawz

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

Dehydrated 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
Dehydrated ChickenDehydrated Deboned ChickenChicken
Dehydrated-protein lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Meal Free Dry Dog Food Salmon, Chicken & Whitefish

Rawz

When it fits · A candidate when protein matters alongside 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
SalmonDehydrated Deboned ChickenDehydrated Chicken
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Puppy Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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
chickendehydrated chickenwhole spelt
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

N&D Ancestral Grain Lamb & Blueberry Adult Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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

lamb 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
lambdehydrated lambdehydrated chicken
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

N&D Ancestral Grain Lamb & Blueberry Puppy Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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

lamb 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
lambdehydrated lambwhole spelt
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Adult Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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
chickendehydrated chickensweet potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

N&D Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Adult Mini

Farmina

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
chickendehydrated chickensweet potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

N&D Prime Lamb & Blueberry Adult Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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

lamb 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
lambdehydrated lambsweet potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Puppy Whole Grain 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
Chickenoatsbarley
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Raw Superboost Lamb Recipe

Ziwi Peak

When it fits · Choose this as a topper or supplement to add variety to a complete diet.

Before choosing · Do not use it as the sole diet; include its calories in the daily total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Lamb with ground bone (source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate)lamb tripeNew Zealand green mussel
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Raw Superboost Venison Recipe

Ziwi Peak

When it fits · Choose this as a topper or supplement to add variety to a complete diet.

Before choosing · Do not use it as the sole diet; include its calories in the daily total.

Nutrition levels are relative to foods made the same way.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Venison With Ground Bone (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)Venison TripeNew Zealand Green Mussel
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Regional Red™ Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Frozen beef meat (11%) 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
Frozen Beef Meat (11%)Frozen Pork Meat (10%)Salmon (7%)
Fresh-meat lead
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