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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Grain Free Seafood Select

NutriSource

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

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
Salmonmenhaden fishmealpeas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BHigh nutrient disclosurePlant-protein boosted

Grain-Free Small 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 · 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
De-Boned TurkeyWhole Dried EggPeas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Heartland Gold Adult Grain-Free

Fromm

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 · 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
Beefpork meat and bone meallentils
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult Grain-Free

Fromm

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

Beef 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
Beefpork meat and bone meallentils
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Heartland Gold Puppy Grain-Free

Fromm

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
Beefpork meat and bone mealpeas
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice

Diamond Naturals

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.

Label evidence

Top 3 Ingredients
Lamblamb mealwhole grain brown rice
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

LID Chicken & Brown Rice Puppy

Natural Balance

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
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

LID Lamb & Brown Rice

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
View ingredient analysis
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
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

LID Reserve Duck & Potato

Natural Balance

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

Concentrated plant protein such as Potato 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
DuckDuck MealPotatoes
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Adult 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 · 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
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Large Breed Adult 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 ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Large Breed Healthy Weight 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 ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Large Breed 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 · 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
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult 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 · 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
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

Life Protection Formula Small 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 ChickenChicken MealBrown Rice
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Light & Fit Recipe

Acana

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

Fresh Chicken (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 (21%)Chicken (20%)
Fresh-meat lead
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Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Lamb

Instinct

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
Lamb MealLambTapioca
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: BPlant-protein boosted

Limited Ingredient Diet Grain-Free Salmon

Instinct

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 · 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
Salmon MealSalmonPeas
Meal-based
View ingredient analysis
Label score3.5/ 5Ingredient Grade: B

MedalSeries Ancient Grains Beef, Barley & Lamb

Nulo

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

Deboned 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
Deboned BeefTurkey MealChicken Meal
Fresh-meat lead
View ingredient analysis

A public analysis compares the food itself first. The personalized score is recalculated with your dog's profile.

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