Our verdict
Is Petkind Tripe Dry Puppy Formula a good dog food?
We score it 50/100 (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 puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb tripe
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists dehydrated pork 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 (54)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 45.6%
- veg 28.5%
- meat 12.0%
- additive 4.9%
- carb 4.7%
- oil 2.3%
- mineral 2.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb tripe | Lamb Tripe | meat · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 2 | salmon | Salmon | meat · good | - | 2.4 |
| 3 | pork meal | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat · good | - | 2.4 |
| 4 | herring meal | Herring Meal | meat · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 5 | sweet potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 2.4 |
| 6 | potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 7 | canola oil | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | - | 2.3 |
| 8 | lamb meal | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 2.3 |
| 9 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 10 | spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 11 | carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 12 | pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 13 | broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 14 | cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 15 | apple | Apples | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 16 | blueberry | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 17 | banana | Banana | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 18 | natural pork flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.1 |
| 19 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 20 | iron proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 2.0 |
| 21 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 22 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 23 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | vitamin A supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 25 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 26 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 27 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | chicory | Chicory | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 29 | turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 1.8 |
| 30 | niacin | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 31 | calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 33 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 34 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | manganous oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 38 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | sodium chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 42 | calcium propionate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product | Dried Bifidobacterium Bifidum Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | yucca schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | ascorbic acid | Vitamin C | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | rosemary extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | cayenne | Cayenne Pepper | supplement · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | peppermint | Peppermint | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | thyme | Thyme | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | green tea extract | Green Tea | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 54 | mixed tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 1.2 |
- 1. Lamb tripe2.5% estimated
- 2. salmon2.4% estimated
- 3. pork meal2.4% estimated
- 4. herring meal2.4% estimated
- 5. sweet potato2.4% estimated
- 6. potato2.3% estimated
- 7. canola oil2.3% estimated
- 8. lamb meal2.3% estimated
- 9. flaxseed2.3% estimated
- 10. spinach2.2% estimated
- 11. carrot2.2% estimated
- 12. pumpkin2.2% estimated
- 13. broccoli2.2% estimated
- 14. cranberry2.2% estimated
- 15. apple2.1% estimated
- 16. blueberry2.1% estimated
- 17. banana2.1% estimated
- 18. natural pork flavor2.1% estimated
- 19. zinc proteinate2.0% estimated
- 20. iron proteinate2.0% estimated
- 21. copper proteinate2.0% estimated
- 22. manganese proteinate2.0% estimated
- 23. potassium chloride2.0% estimated
- 24. vitamin A supplement1.9% estimated
- 25. vitamin D3 supplement1.9% estimated
- 26. vitamin B12 supplement1.9% estimated
- 27. vitamin E supplement1.9% estimated
- 28. chicory1.8% estimated
- 29. turmeric1.8% estimated
- 30. niacin1.8% estimated
- 31. calcium pantothenate1.8% estimated
- 32. riboflavin1.7% estimated
- 33. thiamine mononitrate1.7% estimated
- 34. pyridoxine hydrochloride1.7% estimated
- 35. folic acid1.7% estimated
- 36. manganous oxide1.7% estimated
- 37. calcium iodate1.6% estimated
- 38. sodium selenite1.6% estimated
- 39. calcium carbonate1.6% estimated
- 40. sodium chloride1.6% estimated
- 41. choline chloride1.5% estimated
- 42. calcium propionate1.5% estimated
- 43. dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product1.5% estimated
- 44. dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product1.5% estimated
- 45. dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product1.5% estimated
- 46. dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product1.4% estimated
- 47. yucca schidigera1.4% estimated
- 48. ascorbic acid1.4% estimated
- 49. rosemary extract1.4% estimated
- 50. cayenne1.3% estimated
- 51. peppermint1.3% estimated
- 52. thyme1.3% estimated
- 53. green tea extract1.3% estimated
- 54. mixed tocopherols1.2% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 36% · Fat 20%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 36% |
| Fat | 20% |
| Fibre | 2.40% |
| Ash | 9% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 2.90% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.95% |
| Calcium | 2.20% |
| Phosphorus | 1.50% |
Energy: 392 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
1-5 kg: 1/2-1 1/4 cups/day (35-115 g); 6-10 kg: 1 1/4-1 3/4 cups/day (120-170 g); 11-15 kg: 1 3/4-2 1/4 cups/day (175-220 g); 16-25 kg: 2 1/4-3 cups/day (225-310 g); 26-40 kg: 3 1/4-4 1/4 cups/day (315-435 g); 41-50 kg: 4 1/4-5 cups/day (440-495 g); 51-60 kg: 5-5 1/2 cups/day (500-555 g); 61-70 kg: 5 1/2-6 1/4 cups/day (560-625 g)
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Zinc proteinate; Iron proteinate; Copper proteinate; Manganese proteinate; Vitamin A supplement; Vitamin D3 supplement; Vitamin B12 supplement; Vitamin E supplement; Niacin; Calcium pantothenate; Riboflavin; Thiamine mononitrate; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Folic acid; Manganous oxide; Calcium iodate; Sodium selenite; Choline chloride; Ascorbic acid
Technological additives
Calcium propionate; Mixed tocopherols (preservative)
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.
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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 an overall rating of 50 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.2 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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 | +6.15 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.8% | -0.115 | -0.20 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.092 | -0.32 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.0% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.6% | 0.163 | +1.07 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 62.6% | -0.012 | -0.76 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.2% | -0.065 | -0.34 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.1% | 0.060 | +0.12 |
| 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 | -5.89 | 0.222 | -1.31 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.15 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.8% | -0.115 | -0.20 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.4% | -0.092 | -0.32 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.0% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.6% | 0.163 | +1.07 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 62.6% | -0.012 | -0.76 |
| 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 | 5.2% | -0.065 | -0.34 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.1% | 0.060 | +0.12 |
| 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 | -5.89 | 0.222 | -1.31 |
| 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
- 49.6
- Final score
- 50/100
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 | 36 | 39.8 | 100 |
| Fat | 20 | 22.1 | 100 |
| Calcium | 2.2 | 2.4 | 48.1 |
| Phosphorus | 1.5 | 1.7 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.5 | 1.5 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 392 | 433.1 | 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: 19 nutritional additives on the label
- Zinc proteinate
- Iron proteinate
- Copper proteinate
- Manganese proteinate
- Vitamin A supplement
- Vitamin D3 supplement
- Vitamin B12 supplement
- Vitamin E supplement
- Niacin
- Calcium pantothenate
- Riboflavin
- Thiamine mononitrate
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Folic acid
- Manganous oxide
- Calcium iodate
- Sodium selenite
- Choline chloride
- Ascorbic acid
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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) | 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 (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 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "complete and balanced, grain-free dry dog food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Grain, gluten, corn, wheat, soy, gentle on developing digestive systems" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "AAFCO-approved for all life stages including growth and reproduction" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
5 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports strong bone development, lean muscle growth, and healthy brain function from day one (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No hormones, no antibiotics (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced, grain-free dry dog food (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 94% animal-based protein sources, designed to mirror the natural diet puppies thrive on (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain, gluten, corn, wheat, soy, gentle on developing digestive systems (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| AAFCO-approved for all life stages including growth and reproduction (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Green tripe foundation naturally rich in digestive enzymes, probiotics, and Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids essential for puppy development (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No peas, no poultry, a clean and simple formula ideal for puppies with sensitivities to common ingredients (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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