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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

LID Lamb & Brown Rice Large Breed

Natural Balance

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 MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

N&D Quinoa Digestion Lamb 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 · 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
lambpea starchdehydrated lamb
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice

Nutro

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
ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Elevate Healthy Grains Chicken Recipe

Halo

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

Deboned 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
Deboned ChickenChicken MealTurkey Meal
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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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
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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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
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Healthy Grains Healthy Weight Chicken Brown Rice

Merrick

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 ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Healthy Grains Small Breed Chicken

Merrick

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

Deboned 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
Deboned ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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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
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Extreme Athlete Chicken & Rice

Diamond Naturals

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 mealchickenground white rice
Meal-based
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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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
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

All Life Stages 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 mealwhole grain brown rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Monoprotein All Breeds Adult Salmon with Rice

Monge

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

Fish (dried salmon 26%, fresh salmon 10%) 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
Fish (dried salmon 26%, fresh salmon 10%)rice (15%)dried beet pulp
Dehydrated-protein lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice

Blue Buffalo

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

Deboned 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
Deboned ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Healthy Grains Senior Chicken Brown Rice

Merrick

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

Deboned 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
Deboned ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
View ingredient analysis
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
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score3.0/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Natural Superpremium All Breeds Adult Hypo with Salmon and Tuna

Monge

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

Rice (58%) is listed first, so a carbohydrate energy source leads this 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
Rice (58%)salmon (dried 10% and fresh 8%)tuna (dried 10%)
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Prescription purpose: gastrointestinal careIngredient Grade: CHigh nutrient disclosure

Care Dog Gastrointestinal Low Fat

Alleva

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
Dried ChickenRicePotato Starch
Dehydrated-protein lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Prescription purpose: weight management / glucose managementIngredient Grade: CHigh nutrient disclosure

Care Dog Obesity Glycemic Control

Alleva

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
Dried ChickenPea StarchSugarcane Fiber
Dehydrated-protein lead
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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Label score2.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: C

Hoki & Beef Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food

K9 Natural

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

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
HokiBeefBeef Tripe
Matches the selected label criteriaMatched criteriaAnimal-protein centered
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