Our verdict
Is Petkind Canada Fresh Lamb a good dog food?
We score it 54/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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 all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- 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 (30)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 68.9%
- meat 8.7%
- additive 7.8%
- mineral 6.4%
- veg 4.2%
- oil 4.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 4.4 |
| 2 | lamb broth | Lamb Broth | meat · good | - | 4.3 |
| 3 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 4 | tri-calcium phosphate | Tricalcium phosphate | supplement · good | - | 4.2 |
| 5 | agar-agar | Agar-agar | additive · medium | - | 4.1 |
| 6 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 7 | salmon oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 4.0 |
| 8 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.9 |
| 9 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 10 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.7 |
| 11 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 3.7 |
| 12 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
| 13 | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C) | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 3.5 |
| 14 | ferrous sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 15 | zinc sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 16 | iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 3.3 |
| 17 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 18 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 19 | selenium yeast | Selenium | mineral · good | - | 3.1 |
| 20 | niacin supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 21 | d-calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 22 | vitamin A supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | manganese sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 24 | riboflavin supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 25 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 26 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | vitamin B12 | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
- 1. Lamb4.4% estimated
- 2. lamb broth4.3% estimated
- 3. peas4.2% estimated
- 4. tri-calcium phosphate4.2% estimated
- 5. agar-agar4.1% estimated
- 6. calcium carbonate4.0% estimated
- 7. salmon oil4.0% estimated
- 8. choline chloride3.9% estimated
- 9. potassium chloride3.8% estimated
- 10. salt3.7% estimated
- 11. zinc proteinate3.7% estimated
- 12. vitamin E supplement3.6% estimated
- 13. L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C)3.5% estimated
- 14. ferrous sulfate3.4% estimated
- 15. zinc sulfate3.4% estimated
- 16. iron proteinate3.3% estimated
- 17. copper proteinate3.2% estimated
- 18. thiamine mononitrate3.2% estimated
- 19. selenium yeast3.1% estimated
- 20. niacin supplement3.0% estimated
- 21. d-calcium pantothenate2.9% estimated
- 22. vitamin A supplement2.9% estimated
- 23. manganese sulfate2.8% estimated
- 24. riboflavin supplement2.7% estimated
- 25. manganese proteinate2.6% estimated
- 26. vitamin D3 supplement2.6% estimated
- 27. vitamin B122.5% estimated
- 28. pyridoxine hydrochloride2.4% estimated
- 29. calcium iodate2.3% estimated
- 30. folic acid2.3% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 9.50% · Fat 8.50%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.50% |
| Fat | 8.50% |
| Fibre | 1% |
| Ash | 1% |
| Moisture | 78% |
Energy: 111.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Dog's Weight Recommended Portion Size: 1–5 kg (5–15 lbs): 1/3–1 cans per day (125–375 g); 6–10 kg (13–22 lbs): 1–1½ cans per day (375–560 g); 11–15 kg (23–33 lbs): 1½–2 cans per day (560–750 g); 16–25 kg (34–55 lbs): 2–2¾ cans per day (750–1025 g); 26–40 kg (56–90 lbs): 2¾–4 cans per day (1025–1400 g); 41–50 kg (91–110 lbs): 4–5 cans per day (1400–1700 g); 51–70 kg (111–155 lbs): 5–6 cans per day (1700–2200+ g)
No additives recorded yet.
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: Petkind
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.petkind.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
Trustpilot: 3.6/5 · 283 reviews
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a total score of 54 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 +6.4. Furthermore, the additive load contributed -2.1, and the additives in the recipe adjusted the score by +1.4.
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 | +6.37 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.092 | -0.44 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.5% | 0.163 | +1.39 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 76.7% | -0.012 | -0.94 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.7% | -0.065 | -0.24 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.7% | 0.060 | +0.22 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -9.48 | 0.222 | -2.10 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.37 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.092 | -0.44 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.8% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.5% | 0.163 | +1.39 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 76.7% | -0.012 | -0.94 |
| 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 | 3.7% | -0.065 | -0.24 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.7% | 0.060 | +0.22 |
| 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 | -9.48 | 0.222 | -2.10 |
| 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 53.6
- Final score
- 54/100
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 | 9.5 | 43.2 (band 22.806818181818187 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 8.5 | 38.6 (band 6.968750000000002 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 111.5 | 506.8 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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 (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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Single animal protein source" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sourced & made in Canada (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 95% fresh meat (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single animal protein source (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete & balanced (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Limited ingredient deck (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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