veterinary diet
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Arden Grange VetCare Renal
Dry Extruded · completeveterinary dietHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Arden Grange VetCare Renal a good dog food?
We score it 58/100 (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 sweet potatoes, chicken and hydrolysed chicken as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
47% 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
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You need more protein than this: 18.0% on a dry-matter basis is in the low band
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 18% · Fat 12.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18% |
| Fat | 12.50% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 7% |
| Calcium | 0.55% |
| Phosphorus | 0.50% |
| Sodium | 0.44% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
not stated
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (26)47% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 37.1%
- veg 28.3%
- meat 21.0%
- oil 9.6%
- supplement 3.5%
- mineral 0.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet Potato 25% | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | 15% Hydrolysed Fresh Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | 15 | 15.0 |
| 3 | 4% Hydrolysed Chicken Meat Meal | Hydrolysed Chicken | meat · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 4 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 4.4 |
| 5 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 4.2 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat 6% | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 7 | Potato Protein | Potato protein | carb · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 8 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 3.9 |
| 9 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 3.7 |
| 10 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 3.6 |
| 11 | Chicken Gravy 2% | Chicken | meat · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 12 | Algae | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 3.4 |
| 13 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 14 | Lucerne | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 15 | Potassium Citrate 0.5% | Potassium Citrate | mineral · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 16 | Nettle 0.18% | Nettles | veg · good | 0.18 | 0.2 |
| 17 | Dandelion | Dandelion Root | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 18 | Cranberries 0.1% | Cranberries | veg · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 19 | Dried Blackberries | Blackberries | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 20 | Dried Raspberries 0.1% | Raspberries | veg · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 21 | Dried Blueberries 0.1% | Blueberries | veg · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 22 | Dried Blackcurrants | Blackcurrant | veg · good | - | 2.6 |
| 23 | Dried Elderberries | Dried Elderberries | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 24 | Dried Chokeberries | Chokeberries | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 25 | Mannan-Oligosaccharides 0.1% | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 26 | Fructo-Oligosaccharides 0.1% | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
- 1. Sweet Potato 25%25% declared25.0% estimated
- 2. 15% Hydrolysed Fresh Chicken15% declared15.0% estimated
- 3. 4% Hydrolysed Chicken Meat Meal4% declared4.0% estimated
- 4. Potato4.4% estimated
- 5. Peas4.2% estimated
- 6. Chicken Fat 6%6% declared6.0% estimated
- 7. Potato Protein4.0% estimated
- 8. Pumpkin3.9% estimated
- 9. Potato Starch3.7% estimated
- 10. Fish Oil3.6% estimated
- 11. Chicken Gravy 2%2% declared2.0% estimated
- 12. Algae3.4% estimated
- 13. Minerals3.3% estimated
- 14. Lucerne3.1% estimated
- 15. Potassium Citrate 0.5%0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 16. Nettle 0.18%0.18% declared0.2% estimated
- 17. Dandelion3.0% estimated
- 18. Cranberries 0.1%0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 19. Dried Blackberries2.8% estimated
- 20. Dried Raspberries 0.1%0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 21. Dried Blueberries 0.1%0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 22. Dried Blackcurrants2.6% estimated
- 23. Dried Elderberries2.5% estimated
- 24. Dried Chokeberries2.3% estimated
- 25. Mannan-Oligosaccharides 0.1%0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 26. Fructo-Oligosaccharides 0.1%0.1% declared0.1% 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
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 score of 58 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +6.9 points, and the meat content contributes +3.1 points to the total. However, the processing format reduces the score by -6.7 points, and ingredients without printed percentages deducts -4.9 points. 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.87 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 32.2% | 0.096 | +3.09 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.0% | -0.115 | -1.95 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 17.3% | -0.092 | -1.59 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 26.8% | -0.005 | -0.14 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| 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 | 46.8% | -0.106 | -4.94 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.87 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 32.2% | 0.096 | +3.09 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.0% | -0.115 | -1.95 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 17.3% | -0.092 | -1.59 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 26.8% | -0.005 | -0.14 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.012 | -0.07 |
| 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 | 46.8% | -0.106 | -4.94 |
| 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
- 58.4
- Final score
- 58/100
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 | 18 | 19.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 75.2 |
| Fat | 12.5 | 13.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.55 | 0.6 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 73.2 |
| Phosphorus | 0.5 | 0.6 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 77.6 |
| Sodium | 0.44 | 0.5 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 (band 1 to 2%) | 76 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 85); 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 (53.2% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 10.6/20 |
| 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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "grain free recipe" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
8 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 |
| support renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| regulation of oxalate stones formation (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Adjusted protein content to relieve the kidneys (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Reduced phosphorus and sodium content relieves kidneys and circulation (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Urine-alkalinising, reduces oxalate stones through the addition of potassium citrate (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free recipe (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains essential fatty acids and prebiotics (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A Dietetic Complete Feed for Adult Dogs (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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