AVA Veterinary Approved Large Breed Wet Adult Dog Food Chunks in Gravy
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Our verdict
Is AVA Veterinary Approved Large Breed Wet Adult Dog Food Chunks in Gravy a good dog food?
We score it 62/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete wet food in chunks for adult dogs, with chicken, sweet potatoes and pea protein as the main ingredients.
62% 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 large 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 are limiting fat: 26.7% on a dry-matter basis is in the high 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 7% · Fat 5.40%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7% |
| Fat | 5.40% |
| Fibre | 1.20% |
| Ash | 1.40% |
| Moisture | 79.80% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.15% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.92% |
| Calcium | 0.27% |
| Phosphorus | 0.25% |
Energy: 89 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a cool dry place. Once opened refrigerate and consume within 1 day.
Feeding guide
Feed as a guide based on adult dog weight: 20-23kg: 7.5-8.5 pouches/day; 23-27kg: 8.5-9.5 pouches/day; 27-30kg: 9.5-10.5 pouches/day; 30-35kg: 10.5-11.5 pouches/day (140g pouches). Feed in 2 equal meals at regular times. Introduce over 4-7 days when transitioning.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 6,550 IU; Vitamin E 105mg; Zinc (as Zinc Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 31.4mg; Manganese (as Manganese Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 3.9mg; Copper (as Copper(II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 0.8mg; Iron (as Iron(II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 4.7mg; Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 0.8mg
Technological additives
None stated
Ingredients (16)62% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 40.1%
- meat 32.0%
- oil 14.7%
- supplement 12.1%
- fibre 1.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken (32%) | Chicken | meat · medium | 32 | 32.0 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato (4%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 3 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 19.2 |
| 4 | Tapioca Starch | Tapioca Starch | carb · medium | - | 16.8 |
| 5 | Cellulose Fibre (1.1%) | Cellulose Fibre | fibre · medium | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| 6 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 14.4 |
| 7 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 12.0 |
| 8 | Fish Oil (0.3%) | Fish Oil | oil · good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 9 | Yeast (0.055%) | Yeast | supplement · good | 0.055 | 0.06 |
| 10 | Chicory Root Extract (0.02%) | Chicory Root Extract | fibre · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 11 | Glucosamine (0.02%) | Glucosamine | supplement · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 12 | Chondroitin (0.008%) | Chondroitin | supplement · good | 0.008 | 0.01 |
| 13 | Yucca Extract (0.005%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | 0.005 | 0.01 |
| 14 | Cranberry Extract (0.002%) | Cranberry Extract | supplement · good | 0.002 | 0.00 |
| 15 | Pomegranate Extract (0.001%) | Pomegranate | veg · good | 0.001 | 0.00 |
| 16 | Green Tea Extract (0.001%) | Green Tea | veg · good | 0.001 | 0.00 |
- 1. Chicken (32%)32% declared32.0% estimated
- 2. Sweet Potato (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 3. Pea Protein19.2% estimated
- 4. Tapioca Starch16.8% estimated
- 5. Cellulose Fibre (1.1%)1.1% declared1.1% estimated
- 6. Sunflower Oil14.4% estimated
- 7. Minerals12.0% estimated
- 8. Fish Oil (0.3%)0.3% declared0.3% estimated
- 9. Yeast (0.055%)0.055% declared0.06% estimated
- 10. Chicory Root Extract (0.02%)0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 11. Glucosamine (0.02%)0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 12. Chondroitin (0.008%)0.008% declared0.01% estimated
- 13. Yucca Extract (0.005%)0.005% declared0.01% estimated
- 14. Cranberry Extract (0.002%)0.002% declared0.00% estimated
- 15. Pomegranate Extract (0.001%)0.001% declared0.00% estimated
- 16. Green Tea Extract (0.001%)0.001% declared0.00% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: AVA
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.petsathome.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 food achieves an overall score of 62 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.8 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -6.6 points. Additionally, the carbohydrate content contributed -4.4 points and the oil and fat content added -2.3 points to the final calculation.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.84 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 15.5% | 0.096 | +1.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 38.3% | -0.115 | -4.40 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 25.2% | -0.092 | -2.32 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.3% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| Undeclared quantities | 62.5% | -0.106 | -6.60 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.84 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 15.5% | 0.096 | +1.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 38.3% | -0.115 | -4.40 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 25.2% | -0.092 | -2.32 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 19.3% | -0.012 | -0.24 |
| 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 | 62.5% | -0.106 | -6.60 |
| 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) | 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 | 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 62.0
- Final score
- 62/100
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 | 7 | 34.7 (band 19.826732673267323 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 5.4 | 26.7 (band 6.058168316831683 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1.2 | 5.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.27 | 1.3 (band 0.5507425742574257 to 2.5%) | 94.2 |
| Phosphorus | 0.25 | 1.2 (band 0.44059405940594054 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 (band 1 to 2%) | 74.8 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 89 | 440.6 | 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 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 7 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 6,550 IU
- Vitamin E 105mg
- Zinc (as Zinc Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 31.4mg
- Manganese (as Manganese Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 3.9mg
- Copper (as Copper(II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 0.8mg
- Iron (as Iron(II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 4.7mg
- Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 0.8mg
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
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 (37.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 7.5/20 |
| 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.
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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoallergenic, grain-free food supports digestion, immunity, and reduces stool odour (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A rich source of Omega 3 and 6 helps support skin and coat condition, heart and kidney health and ongoing brain function development (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added ingredients containing prebiotic Mannon-oligosaccharides, Fructo-oligosaccharides and Beta-glucans to help maintain healthy gut flora, with Yucca to help reduce stool odour (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Optimised ratios of Calcium and Phosphorus help maintain strong teeth and bones (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pouches enhanced with glucosamine, chondroitin, omega 3 & 6 (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic recipe – With no added grains and uses proteins from a single animal source (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Veterinary Approved (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| +Imuvita supports vitality, immunity and general wellbeing (on pack) | Functional | 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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