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Carnilove

Grain-Free Saumon

Dogs · kibble · 12 kg

A

Overall score 86/100 · Excellent

Summary

Very good grain-free kibble. Salmon and turkey as first ingredients. Good omega-3/6 ratio thanks to salmon and flaxseed oil.

Sub-scores

A Proteins
A Nutrition balance
A Undesirables
B Transparency
B Species adaptability

Composition analysed

Salmon (25%), turkey (15%), peas, sweet potato, chicken fat, salmon oil, flaxseed oil, brewer's yeast, FOS, yucca schidigera

  1. A Salmon 25% protein
  2. A Turkey 15% protein
  3. B Peas cereal
  4. A Sweet potato cereal
  5. A Chicken fat fat
  6. A Salmon oil fat
  7. A Flaxseed oil fat
  8. A Brewer's yeast beneficial additive
  9. A FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides) fiber
  10. A Yucca schidigera beneficial additive

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
33%
Crude fat
17%
Ash
7.5%
Fibre
3.5%
Moisture
10%

Strengths

  • First ingredient is a named animal protein
  • No undesirable additives detected
  • Transparent labelling (detailed percentages)
  • Balanced nutritional profile

Weaknesses

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A Orijen Puppy A Orijen Original Adult Poulet A Orijen Six Fish A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe
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Frequently asked questions

What score does Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon get?

Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon gets a grade of A (86/100), i.e. "excellent", on the PetFoodRate A to E scale. The grade combines five axes: protein quality, nutritional balance, absence of undesirable ingredients, labelling transparency and species suitability.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon?

Strengths: First ingredient is a named animal protein, No undesirable additives detected, Transparent labelling (detailed percentages), Balanced nutritional profile.

Is Carnilove Grain-Free Saumon a good fit for dogs?

On species suitability, this product scores B. It is broadly suited to the needs of dogs, as part of a balanced diet.

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