AVA Veterinary Approved Shih Tzu Hypoallergenic Wet Adult Dog Food Pâté
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Is AVA Veterinary Approved Shih Tzu Hypoallergenic Wet Adult Dog Food Pâté a good dog food?
We score it 72/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 72 out of 100 based on several key factors. The presence of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -7.2 points to the total. On the positive side, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.5 points, while printing percentages on the label contributed +3.2 points. Finally, the processing format further contributed +2.9 points to the final score.
55% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe72
- Nutritionalhigh100
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete wet paté food for adult dogs, with chicken, sweet potatoes and cellulose as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- High in protein: 44% protein on a dry-matter basis.
Why you might not
- High in fat: 25% fat on a dry-matter basis.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 9%
- Fat
- 5.10%
- Fibre
- 1%
- Ash
- 1.40%
- Moisture
- 79.70%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.10%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 0.60%
Energy: 91 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 6,025 IU; Vitamin E 95 mg; Taurine 1060 mg; L-carnitine 320 mg; Zinc (as Zinc Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 37.5 mg; Manganese (as Manganese Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 3.6 mg; Copper (as Copper(II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 1.4 mg; Iron (as Iron(II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 4.3 mg; Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 0.7 mg
Technological additives
None stated
Storage
Store in a cool dry place. Once opened refrigerate and consume within 1 day.
Feeding guide
Dog Weight | Daily Feed in Pouches (85g): 2-4kg 2 1/2-4; 4-6kg 4-5; 6-8kg 5-6 1/2; 8-10kg 6 1/2-7 1/2. Feed in 2 equal portioned meals at regular times each day. Introduce slowly over 4-7 days when transitioning.
Reviews
1 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
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 are limiting fat: 25.1% 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (14)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken (36%) | Chicken | meat | medium | 36 | 36.0 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato (8%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | 8 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Cellulose Fibre (0.9%) | Cellulose | fibre | medium | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| 4 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 21.9 |
| 5 | Tapioca Starch | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 18.2 |
| 6 | Yeast Extract | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 14.6 |
| 7 | Fish Oil (0.3%) | Fish Oil | oil | good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 8 | Yeast (0.055%) | Yeast | supplement | good | 0.055 | 0.06 |
| 9 | Sunflower Oil (0.03%) | Sunflower oil | oil | good | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 10 | Chicory Root Extract (0.02%) | Chicory Root Extract | fibre | good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 11 | Yucca Extract (0.005%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | 0.005 | 0.01 |
| 12 | Cranberry Extract (0.002%) | Cranberry Extract | supplement | good | 0.002 | 0.00 |
| 13 | Pomegranate Extract (0.001%) | Pomegranate Extract | supplement | good | 0.001 | 0.00 |
| 14 | Green Tea Extract (0.001%) | Green Tea | veg | good | 0.001 | 0.00 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v2 (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.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +6.48 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 19.6% | 0.116 | +2.28 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 12.8% | -0.113 | -1.44 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.6% | -0.088 | -0.06 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 65.4% | -0.009 | -0.58 |
| Undeclared quantities | 54.7% | -0.131 | -7.16 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 19.6 | -0.073 | -1.44 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | 2.935 | +2.94 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +6.48 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 19.6% | 0.116 | +2.28 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 12.8% | -0.113 | -1.44 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.6% | -0.088 | -0.06 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.002 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 65.4% | -0.009 | -0.58 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.045 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.868 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.056 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 54.7% | -0.131 | -7.16 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | -0.506 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 19.6 | -0.073 | -1.44 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.236 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.996 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | 2.935 | +2.94 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.16
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 72.4
- Final score
- 72/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9 | 44.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 5.1 | 25.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 4.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 91 | 448.3 | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (45.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 9.1/20 |
| 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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| Supports digestion, immunity and reduces odour (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added L-carnitine to help promote a healthy weight and maintain lean muscle mass (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural source of omega 3 and 6 helps support skin and coat condition, heart and kidney health and ongoing brain function development (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added ingredients containing prebiotic Mannon-oligosaccharides, Fructo-oligosaccharides and Beta-glucans to help maintain healthy gut flora (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Yucca to help reduce stool odour (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| AVA is Veterinary Approved (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| no added grain (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic pouches with L-carnitine for body condition, omega 3 and 6, and grain-free (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic recipe – Excludes grains and uses a limited selection of animal proteins sources (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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