Our verdict
Is Red Dog Blue Kat Chicken Recipe for Dogs a good dog food?
We score it 61/100 (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 adult dogs
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (10)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 33.7%
- meat 32.6%
- mineral 11.2%
- carb 9.1%
- supplement 7.0%
- unknown 6.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free-run chicken meat | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 12.9 |
| 2 | chicken bone | Bone | mineral · medium | - | 12.3 |
| 3 | chicken liver | Chicken Liver | meat · good | - | 11.6 |
| 4 | chicken heart | Chicken Heart | meat · good | - | 11.0 |
| 5 | celery | Celery Seeds | veg · good | - | 10.3 |
| 6 | yams | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 9.7 |
| 7 | squash | Butternut Squash | veg · good | - | 9.0 |
| 8 | kale | Kale | veg · good | - | 8.4 |
| 9 | zucchini | Courgette | veg · good | - | 7.7 |
| 10 | probiotic (lactobaccillus casei K9-1, lactobaccilus fermentum K9-2, inulin) | Probiotic | supplement · good | - | 7.1 |
- 1. Free-run chicken meat12.9% estimated
- 2. chicken bone12.3% estimated
- 3. chicken liver11.6% estimated
- 4. chicken heart11.0% estimated
- 5. celery10.3% estimated
- 6. yams9.7% estimated
- 7. squash9.0% estimated
- 8. kale8.4% estimated
- 9. zucchini7.7% estimated
- 10. probiotic (lactobaccillus casei K9-1, lactobaccilus fermentum K9-2, inulin)7.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 13.10% · Fat 8.45%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13.10% |
| Fat | 8.45% |
| Fibre | 0.28% |
| Ash | 2.97% |
| Moisture | 72.20% |
Energy: 140 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Keep product frozen until ready to use. Defrost package in a leak-proof container and leave in the refrigerator for 24 hours, or until soft through. We recommend serving in a stainless steel bowl. Partially eaten food should be put back into the refrigerator after 20 minutes. Wash hands, utensils and all contact surfaces with soap and hot water. Poultry should not be kept longer than 2 days. Red meats & fish should not be kept longer than 3 days.
Feeding guide
As a percentage of body weight: Puppy 6-10%, Small Breed 3-5%, Athlete 4-6%, Adult 2-4%, Senior 2-3%. Rotational feeding of red meat, poultry and fish recipes recommended throughout the week.
No additives recorded yet.
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19
Brand and contact: Red Dog Blue Kat
- Phone
- 1-866-WHY-RAWW | 604-987-2166
- Address
- Red Dog Blue Kat warehouse proudly located in Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
- Contact page
- www.reddogbluekat.com
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.reddogbluekat.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.
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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 61 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +6.6 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributes an additional +2.3 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages deduct -10.6 points, and the carbohydrate content further reduces the score by -0.7 points.
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 | +6.64 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.2% | -0.115 | -0.71 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.8% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.4% | -0.012 | -0.21 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.027 | -0.23 |
| 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 | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.64 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.2% | -0.115 | -0.71 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.8% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.4% | -0.012 | -0.21 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.027 | -0.23 |
| 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 | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Subtotal
- 60.9
- Final score
- 61/100
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 | 13.1 | 42.5 (band 20.454545454545457 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 8.45 | 27.4 (band 6.250000000000001 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.28 | 0.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 75.5 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 140 | 454.5 | 100 |
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 69.2% 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) | 10/10 |
| 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canine-specific probiotics (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free-run Canadian chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Human-grade ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Certified organic vegetables (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete adult nutrition with a recipe rotation of red meat, poultry, and fish (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for adult dogs when fed in a recipe rotation of red meat, poultry, and fish (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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