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Carnilove

Grain-Free Saumon

Dogs · kibble · 12 kg

A

Overall score86/100· 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

AProteins
ANutrition balance
AUndesirables
BTransparency
BSpecies adaptability

Composition analysed

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

  1. ASalmon25%protein
  2. ATurkey15%protein
  3. BPeascereal
  4. ASweet potatocereal
  5. AChicken fatfat
  6. ASalmon oilfat
  7. AFlaxseed oilfat
  8. ABrewer's yeastbeneficial additive
  9. AFOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides)fiber
  10. AYucca schidigerabeneficial 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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    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.

    How does PetFoodRate rate dry food?

    PetFoodRate grades every product from A to E independently and deterministically, from the ingredient list and analytical constituents, with no sponsored brands and no influence from affiliate links.