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Arden Grange VetCare Joint Care – Turkey with Sweet Potato
Dry Extruded · completeveterinary dietHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Arden Grange VetCare Joint Care – Turkey with Sweet Potato a good dog food?
We score it 65/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with turkey, meat meal and sweet potatoes as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- 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.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 22% · Fat 15%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22% |
| Fat | 15% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Ash | 7.50% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 2.90% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 3% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 0.85% |
| Sodium | 0.30% |
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (26)15% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 38.0%
- carb 33.0%
- veg 24.0%
- supplement 3.5%
- oil 1.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18% Fresh Turkey | Turkey | meat · medium | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | 18% Turkey Meat Meal | Meat Meal | meat · medium | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Sweet Potato 33% | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 33 | 33.0 |
| 4 | Chickpeas 8% | Chickpeas | veg · good | 8 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 1.6 |
| 6 | Pumpkin 5% | Pumpkin | veg · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 7 | Lucerne | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 1.5 |
| 8 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 9 | Turkey Gravy 2% | Turkey | meat · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 10 | Algae | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 11 | Glucosamine 0.4% | Glucosamine | supplement · good | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 12 | Methylsulfonylmethane 0.4% | MSM | supplement · good | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 13 | Chondroitin Sulphate 0.3% | Chondroitin | supplement · good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 14 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.3 |
| 15 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 16 | Mannan-Oligosaccharides 0.1% | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 17 | Fructo-Oligosaccharides 0.1% | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 18 | Dried Blackberries | Blackberries | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 19 | Dried Raspberries | Raspberries | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 20 | Dried Blueberries 0.06% | Blueberries | veg · good | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 21 | Dried Blackcurrants 0.06% | Blackcurrant | veg · good | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| 22 | Dried Elderberries | Dried Elderberries | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 23 | Dried Chokeberries | Chokeberries | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 24 | Rosehips 0.04% | Rose Hip | veg · good | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| 25 | Sea Buckthorn | Sea Buckthorn | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 26 | Green-Lipped Mussel Extract | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
- 1. 18% Fresh Turkey18% declared18.0% estimated
- 2. 18% Turkey Meat Meal18% declared18.0% estimated
- 3. Sweet Potato 33%33% declared33.0% estimated
- 4. Chickpeas 8%8% declared8.0% estimated
- 5. Fish Oil1.6% estimated
- 6. Pumpkin 5%5% declared5.0% estimated
- 7. Lucerne1.5% estimated
- 8. Linseed1.4% estimated
- 9. Turkey Gravy 2%2% declared2.0% estimated
- 10. Algae1.4% estimated
- 11. Glucosamine 0.4%0.4% declared0.4% estimated
- 12. Methylsulfonylmethane 0.4%0.4% declared0.4% estimated
- 13. Chondroitin Sulphate 0.3%0.3% declared0.3% estimated
- 14. Minerals1.3% estimated
- 15. Turmeric1.2% estimated
- 16. Mannan-Oligosaccharides 0.1%0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 17. Fructo-Oligosaccharides 0.1%0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 18. Dried Blackberries1.2% estimated
- 19. Dried Raspberries1.1% estimated
- 20. Dried Blueberries 0.06%0.06% declared0.06% estimated
- 21. Dried Blackcurrants 0.06%0.06% declared0.06% estimated
- 22. Dried Elderberries1.0% estimated
- 23. Dried Chokeberries1.0% estimated
- 24. Rosehips 0.04%0.04% declared0.04% estimated
- 25. Sea Buckthorn0.9% estimated
- 26. Green-Lipped Mussel Extract0.9% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Arden Grange
- Website
- https://www.ardengrange.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01273894617
- Address
- Danworth House, Jobs Lane, Sayers Common, BN6 9HE
- Contact page
- www.ardengrange.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.ardengrange.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
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score for this recipe comes in at 65 out of 100, shaped by several contributing factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.1 points, while the processing format made a smaller positive addition of -6.7. The meat content contributed +4 points to the score, and the carbohydrate content added -2.4 points. Together these factors determine the final rating. This is a general explanation of how the score works, not veterinary advice. For any health condition, food choice is a decision for your vet.
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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.12 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 42.0% | 0.096 | +4.03 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 20.8% | -0.115 | -2.40 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.9% | -0.092 | -0.36 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 25.2% | -0.005 | -0.13 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| Undeclared quantities | 14.5% | -0.106 | -1.54 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | +7.12 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 42.0% | 0.096 | +4.03 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 20.8% | -0.115 | -2.40 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.9% | -0.092 | -0.36 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 25.2% | -0.005 | -0.13 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| 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 | 14.5% | -0.106 | -1.54 |
| 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) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 64.7
- Final score
- 65/100
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.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up 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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22 | 24.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 87.2 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 94.8 |
| Phosphorus | 0.85 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 97 |
| Sodium | 0.3 | 0.3 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 94.7 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 95); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% 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 (85.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.1/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents declared, Additives 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.
See all current recalls we track.
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
- "Grain-free recipe for nutritionally sensitive dogs" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "A grain free recipe" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| approved by veterinarians (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| offering a tailored, natural solution to support the metabolism of joints in the case of osteoarthritis (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Especially for dogs with inflammatory joint diseases (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports the musculoskeletal system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free recipe for nutritionally sensitive dogs (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| A grain free recipe (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easily digestible and tasty recipe (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with natural ingredients (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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