Is Petzyo Kibble That Counts Lamb and Ancient Grains a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This food achieves an overall score of 48 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +7 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages deduct -10.6, the processing format removes -6.7, and the carbohydrate content subtracts -3.
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.
- Recipe48
- Nutritionallow76
- Transparency55
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited0
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
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 9% of the dry matter (8% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 30%
- Fat
- 12%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Moisture
- 9%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.08%
- Calcium
- 1748.20%
- Phosphorus
- 1347.38%
Energy: 370 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 30.20%
- Fat
- 17%
- Fibre
- 7.20%
- Ash
- 8.90%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Calcium; Phosphorus; Potassium; Sodium; Chloride; Magnesium; Iron; Copper; Zinc; Manganese; Iodine; Selenium; Vitamin A; Vitamin C; Vitamin D3; Vitamin E; Vitamin B1; Vitamin B2; Vitamin B5; Vitamin B6; Vitamin B9; Vitamin B12; Choline
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols; Rosemary Extract
Feeding guide
Dog size: 1-5kg 1/2 cup, 6-10kg 1 cup, 11-15kg 1.5 cups, 16-20kg 2 cups, 21-30kg 2.5 cups, 31-40kg 3.5 cups, 41-50kg 4 cups per day
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids lamb: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rye
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (28)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb Meat Meal | Meat Meal | meat | medium | - | 4.7 |
| 2 | Wholemeal Rye | Rye | carb | good | - | 4.6 |
| 3 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb | medium | - | 4.5 |
| 4 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 4.5 |
| 5 | Oats | Oats | carb | medium | - | 4.4 |
| 6 | Tomato | Tomato | veg | good | - | 4.3 |
| 7 | Basil | Basil | veg | good | - | 4.2 |
| 8 | Spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 4.1 |
| 9 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 4.0 |
| 10 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 11 | Rosemary | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 12 | Oregano | Oregano | veg | good | - | 3.8 |
| 13 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 14 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 3.6 |
| 15 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg | good | - | 3.5 |
| 16 | Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 17 | Green Tea | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | Poultry Fat (stabilized with mixed Tocopherols & Rosemary Extract) | Poultry Fat | oil | medium | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | Lamb Digest | Digest | meat | poor | - | 3.2 |
| 20 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 3.1 |
| 21 | Essential Vitamins and Minerals (Including Calcium, Phosphorus. Potassium, Sodium, Chloride Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Zing, Manganese, lodine, Selenium, Vitamin A, C, D3, E, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, B12, Choline) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 22 | Flaxseed Oil | Linseed oil | oil | good | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | L-Threonine | Threonine | supplement | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | DL Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Chicory Root Extract | Chicory Root Extract | fibre | good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | Yucca Extract. | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
Brand
- Website
- https://petzyo.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
- petzyo.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 2026-09-26. 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 26.4% | -0.115 | -3.04 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 19.6% | -0.092 | -1.80 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.2% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.2% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.2% | -0.065 | -0.21 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 3.2% | -0.179 | -0.57 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.2% | 0.060 | +0.19 |
| 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 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.02 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 26.4% | -0.115 | -3.04 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 19.6% | -0.092 | -1.80 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.2% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 21.2% | -0.012 | -0.26 |
| 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 | 3.2% | -0.065 | -0.21 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 3.2% | -0.179 | -0.57 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.2% | 0.060 | +0.19 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 48.3
- Final score
- 48/100
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.
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 | 30 | 33 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 92.6 |
| Calcium | 1748.2 | 1921.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 0 |
| Phosphorus | 1347.38 | 1480.6 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 0 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 87.8 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 370 | 406.6 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); 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) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| 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, 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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "high fibre alternative" — the declared label says otherwise on high fibre.
10 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian lamb as its primary ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| AAFCO & PFIAA complete & balanced (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Healthy Growth (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Immunity & Development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Healthy Digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated with input from a board-certified veterinary nutritionist (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 30 day taste guarantee (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Aussie made and owned (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high fibre alternative (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| exceed the minimal nutritional requirements set by AAFCO (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced nutrition for adult and senior dogs (on page) | Nutrient | 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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