Is Fido Fresh Roo Dish with Blueberries a good dog food?
We score it 56/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
We gave this recipe a score of 56 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +8.6 points, while ingredients without printed percentages cost -10.6 points. The processing format took -2.4 off, and the oil and fat content cost -1.4 points.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe56
- NutritionalNot recorded
- Transparency40
- 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.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
No analysis recorded yet.
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Storage
Delivered freshly frozen. Keep a pack or two in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Once opened, store in an air-tight container in the fridge. If needed quickly, submerge the unopened pack in a bowl of warm water.
Feeding guide
Based on a 500g pack. Full Meal: 5-10kg dog ½ to 1 pack; 10-15kg 1 to 1 ⅓ packs; 15-25kg 1 ⅓ to 2 ½ packs; 25-35kg 1 ¾ to 2 ½ packs. As a Topper use roughly half these amounts. Can be served as a full meal or topper.
Reviews
77 reviews on this product · 4.7/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: kangaroo
- Doesn't list chicken, 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 (12)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kangaroo Mince | Kangaroo | meat | good | - | 10.8 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 10.4 |
| 3 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 9.9 |
| 4 | Zucchini | Courgette | veg | good | - | 9.5 |
| 5 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 9.0 |
| 6 | Flaxseeds | Linseed | veg | good | - | 8.6 |
| 7 | Safflower oil | Safflower Oil | oil | good | - | 8.1 |
| 8 | Chia Seeds | Chia Seeds | veg | good | - | 7.7 |
| 9 | Eggshell powder | Crushed Eggshells | supplement | good | - | 7.2 |
| 10 | Kelp powder | Kelp | veg | good | - | 6.8 |
| 11 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 6.3 |
| 12 | Hypoallergenic Vitamin & Minerals | Vitamin | supplement | good | - | 5.9 |
Brand
- Website
- https://fidofresh.com.au/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- fidofresh.com.au
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 2026-10-07. 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.59 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.0% | -0.115 | -0.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 15.6% | -0.092 | -1.43 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 50.2% | -0.005 | -0.26 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.3% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.59 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.0% | -0.115 | -0.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 15.6% | -0.092 | -1.43 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 50.2% | -0.005 | -0.26 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.3% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.10 | 33.786 | +37.16 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Subtotal
- 56.3
- Final score
- 56/100
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
Analytical constituents not declared
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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, Additives 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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Complete meal or topper — formulated to FEDIAF standards" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Pet nutritionist formulated. Every recipe meets AAFCO and FEDIAF complete and balanced standards." — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55% Novel Kangaroo Protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Human-Grade Ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| The perfect protein for sensitive dogs — Kangaroo is a novel protein, rarely found in dog food, making it ideal for dogs with chicken, beef, or grain sensitivities (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic formula — Carefully selected whole-food ingredients with no common allergens (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lean & nutrient-dense — High in protein, low in fat, easier on sensitive tummies (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete meal or topper — formulated to FEDIAF standards (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Locally cooked in Sydney's Inner West (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pet nutritionist formulated. Every recipe meets AAFCO and FEDIAF complete and balanced standards. (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet endorsed by Dr Nitasha Chaudhary, veterinarian. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for puppies and adult dogs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low in fat (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Novel protein - ideal for dogs with allergies (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Better digestion, less stink in the garden (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| More energy and playfulness (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Shinier, healthier coat and less itching (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easy-to-maintain healthy weight (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No rendered meals, no mystery meat, no mush (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No high temperature vats. No additives or colours. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free delivery, every time (on page) | 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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