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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Small Breeds 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+High nutrient disclosure

Tripe & Lamb Recipe

Ziwi Peak

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

Lamb Tripe 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
Lamb TripeLamb LungLamb Heart
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+High nutrient disclosure

Venison Recipe

Ziwi Peak

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

Venison 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
VenisonVenison TripeVenison Heart
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Whole Grain Beef & Chicken Essential Clusters – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

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

Whole Grain Chicken Dehydrated – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

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 · 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
Chickenbarleypotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Whole Grain Turkey & Chicken Essential Clusters – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with 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
Turkeychickenoats
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Whole Grain Turkey Dehydrated – The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen

When it fits · A candidate for everyday feeding with 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
Turkeyoatspotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Wild Red Raw Blend Prairie Grain-Free

Stella & Chewy's

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

Cage-Free Chicken 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
Cage-Free ChickenCage-Free TurkeyChicken Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score5.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Wild Red Raw Blend Red Meat Grain-Free

Stella & Chewy's

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

Beef 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
BeefFarm-Raised PorkPork Meal
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Adult 6+ Large Breed No Corn, Wheat, Soy Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe dog food | Hill's Science Diet

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 · 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
ChickenBrown RiceWhole Grain Oats
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: APlant-protein boosted

Adult Chicken & Duck

Lily's Kitchen

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 · 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
Fresh ChickenFreshly Prepared DuckChicken Liver
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: AHigh nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Adult Lamb Shepherd's Pie

Lily's Kitchen

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
LambLamb LiverSweet Potatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Chicken Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food

K9 Natural

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
ChickenEggsFlaxseed Flakes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Plant-protein boosted

Fit & Trim™ Dry Dog Food

Orijen

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

Fresh chicken meat (21%) 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
Fresh Chicken Meat (21%)Whole Herring (6%)Frozen Turkey Meat (6%)
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Freeze-Dried Dandy Lamb Dinner Patties

Stella & Chewy's

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 SpleenLamb Liver
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Freeze-Dried Duck Duck Goose Dinner Patties

Stella & Chewy's

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

Duck with Ground Bone 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
Duck with Ground BoneTurkeyTurkey Liver
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Freeze-Dried Super Beef Dinner Patties

Stella & Chewy's

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

Beef 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
BeefBeef LiverBeef Kidney
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+Best valueHigh nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Grain-Free Large Breed Adult Turkey, Salmon & Duck

Now Fresh

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

de-boned 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
De-Boned TurkeyWhole Dried EggPotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A+

Life Protection Formula 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 score4.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: A

N&D Ocean Cod & Orange Adult Medium & Maxi

Farmina

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

Cod (25%) 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
Cod (25%)dehydrated cod (25%)pea starch
Fresh-meat lead
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