blackhawk.com.au Healthy Benefits Sensitive Skin & Gut Wet Adult Dog Food
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Is blackhawk.com.au Healthy Benefits Sensitive Skin & Gut Wet Adult Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 53/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a total score of 53 out of 100 based on several key factors. The presence of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 to the overall rating, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +4.5. Furthermore, the additive load contributed -2.6, and the additives in the recipe adjusted the score by +2.4.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe53
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Single named animal protein: chicken.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 9% of the dry matter (19% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Its additive load costs about 3 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 8%
- Fat
- 3%
- Fibre
- 1%
- Moisture
- 80%
- Carbohydrates
- 5.50%
Energy: 104 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamins and minerals; Algae oil; Choline chloride; D-glucosamine; Chondroitin sulfate; L-carnitine
Feeding guide
Feeding guidelines for 85g pouch: 5kg = 3-4.25 pouches/day; 10kg = 6-7 pouches/day; 15kg = 8.25-9.5 pouches/day; 25kg = 12-14 pouches/day; 35kg = 15.5-18 pouches/day; over 35kg add 3 (less active) or 3.5 (active) pouches per 10kg additional body weight. For mixed feeding, reduce the amount of Black Hawk Healthy Benefits Sensitive Skin & Gut dry food by 24g for each pouch per day. Fresh water should always be available.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (13)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 10.0 |
| 2 | gelling agents | Gelling agents and thickeners | additive | poor | - | 9.6 |
| 3 | chicken broth | Cooking broth | other | medium | - | 9.2 |
| 4 | egg | Egg | meat | good | - | 8.8 |
| 5 | carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 8.5 |
| 6 | zucchini | Courgette | veg | good | - | 8.1 |
| 7 | pea protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 7.7 |
| 8 | vitamins and minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 7.3 |
| 9 | sunflower vegetable oil | Vegetable oil | oil | medium | - | 6.9 |
| 10 | algae oil | Algae Oil | oil | good | - | 6.5 |
| 11 | fructooligosaccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 6.2 |
| 12 | inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 5.8 |
| 13 | choline chloride. | Choline | supplement | good | - | 5.4 |
Brand
- Phone
- 1300 651 111
- Address
- Lot 2, 31 Topham Rd, Smeaton Grange NSW 2567
- Contact page
- blackhawkpetcare.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-17
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- blackhawkpetcare.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.53 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.4% | -0.115 | -1.31 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 22.4% | -0.092 | -2.06 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.5% | 0.163 | +2.37 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 29.1% | -0.012 | -0.36 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.8% | -0.375 | -0.29 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.6% | -0.065 | -0.62 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 9.6% | 0.060 | +0.58 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -11.77 | 0.222 | -2.61 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.53 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.4% | -0.115 | -1.31 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 22.4% | -0.092 | -2.06 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.2% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.5% | 0.163 | +2.37 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 29.1% | -0.012 | -0.36 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.8% | -0.375 | -0.29 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.6% | -0.065 | -0.62 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 9.6% | 0.060 | +0.58 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -11.77 | 0.222 | -2.61 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 52.8
- Final score
- 53/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8 | 40 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 3 | 15 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 104 | 520 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
9 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin & Coat Support (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Total Gut Health Support (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Specially created with the help of vets and animal nutritionists to provide a balanced and complete diet for dogs with sensitive skin and/or gut (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Wet food has a high moisture content to help support your dog's hydration (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Zucchini, a source of antioxidants, can help support a healthy immune system (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics also help support total gut health (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with fish oil (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 8% Protein (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Includes chicken, an excellent source of protein that is packed with amino acids for strong bones and muscles (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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