Our verdict
Is Petfoodaustralia Puppy Chicken & Duck Formula a good dog food?
We score it 51/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists dried duck protein
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (19)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 35.2%
- meat 19.1%
- oil 17.4%
- supplement 17.1%
- carb 6.5%
- fibre 4.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 6.9 |
| 2 | Duck Meal | Dried Duck Protein | meat · good | - | 6.7 |
| 3 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 6.5 |
| 4 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 6.4 |
| 5 | Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E & Citric Acid) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 6.2 |
| 6 | Hemp Seed Oil | Hemp Oil | oil · good | - | 6.0 |
| 7 | Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 5.8 |
| 8 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 5.6 |
| 9 | Dried Egg Product | Dried Egg | meat · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 10 | Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 5.3 |
| 11 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 5.1 |
| 12 | Apple | Apples | veg · good | - | 4.9 |
| 13 | Alfalfa Meal | Alfalfa Meal | fibre · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 14 | Beta Carotene | Beta Carotene | supplement · good | - | 4.5 |
| 15 | Blueberry | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 4.4 |
| 16 | Rosemary Plant Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 17 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 4.0 |
| 18 | Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, D3, E, K3, Biotin, Folic Acid, Niacin) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 19 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
- 1. Chicken Meal6.9% estimated
- 2. Duck Meal6.7% estimated
- 3. Potato6.5% estimated
- 4. Peas6.4% estimated
- 5. Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E & Citric Acid)6.2% estimated
- 6. Hemp Seed Oil6.0% estimated
- 7. Carrot5.8% estimated
- 8. Dried Kelp5.6% estimated
- 9. Dried Egg Product5.4% estimated
- 10. Coconut Oil5.3% estimated
- 11. Calcium Carbonate5.1% estimated
- 12. Apple4.9% estimated
- 13. Alfalfa Meal4.7% estimated
- 14. Beta Carotene4.5% estimated
- 15. Blueberry4.4% estimated
- 16. Rosemary Plant Extract4.2% estimated
- 17. Spinach4.0% estimated
- 18. Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, D3, E, K3, Biotin, Folic Acid, Niacin)3.8% estimated
- 19. Taurine3.6% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 32% · Fat 17%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32% |
| Fat | 17% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 3% |
| Calcium | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Energy: 335 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place and reseal packaging after opening to maintain freshness and flavour.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, D3, E, K3, Biotin, Folic Acid, Niacin); Taurine; Minerals (Copper, Iron, Manganese)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-17
Brand and contact: Petfoodaustralia
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 1300 818 125
- Contact page
- www.petfoodaustralia.com.au
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
- www.petfoodaustralia.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This food achieves an overall score of 51 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.9 points. Additionally, the processing format contributed -6.7 points and the oil and fat content added -2.4 points to the final calculation.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.89 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.115 | -0.29 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 26.2% | -0.092 | -2.41 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.4% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.8% | -0.012 | -0.29 |
| 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 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.89 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.115 | -0.29 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 26.2% | -0.092 | -2.41 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 14.4% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 23.8% | -0.012 | -0.29 |
| 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 | 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 50.7
- Final score
- 51/100
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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review; Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 32 | 35.4 | 100 |
| Fat | 17 | 18.8 | 100 |
| Calcium | 2 | 2.2 | 61.9 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 2 | 2 | 75 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 335 | 370.2 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 3 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, D3, E, K3, Biotin, Folic Acid, Niacin)
- Taurine
- Minerals (Copper, Iron, Manganese)
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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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
- "No Grain" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "100% Grain Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Made (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| helps support healthy growth, brain development, strong bones and a healthy digestive system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All Natural Formula (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Protein: 32% (min) (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No GMO (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Premium Australian chicken and duck (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Grain (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Gluten (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Artificial Colours or Flavours (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Premium Grain-Free Puppy Food Specially formulated for growing puppies (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Grain Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Artificial Preservatives (on page) | Free-from | 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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