veterinary diet
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Calibra VD Dog Gastrointestinal & Pancreas Low Fat Can
Wet Pate · completeveterinary dietClear label
Our verdict
Is Calibra VD Dog Gastrointestinal & Pancreas Low Fat Can 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 wet paté food for dogs of all life stages, with tuna, lamb and rice as the main ingredients.
44% 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 all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists tuna
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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 8.20% · Fat 1.80%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8.20% |
| Fat | 1.80% |
| Fibre | 0.90% |
| Ash | 2.20% |
| Moisture | 80% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.20% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.20% |
| Calcium | 0.30% |
| Phosphorus | 0.30% |
| Sodium | 0.20% |
Energy: 72.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Keep in a dry and cool place, avoid direct sunlight and after opening reseal. Best use before the date shown on the package.
Feeding guide
Feed the food dry or slightly moistened. Always provide your dog with fresh water. Recommended daily amounts are shown in the feeding table and should be adapted to the dog's actual condition. It is recommended that a veterinarian's opinion be sought before use.
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (14)44% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 46.0%
- additive 43.6%
- carb 6.0%
- supplement 2.4%
- fibre 1.5%
- veg 0.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tuna (36%) | Tuna | meat · good | 36 | 36.0 |
| 2 | lamb (10%) | Lamb | meat · medium | 10 | 10.0 |
| 3 | rice (4%) | Rice - white | carb · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 4 | hydrolysed yeasts | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | - | 43.6 |
| 5 | 2% – a source of inositol and amino acids | Inositol and amino acids | supplement · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 6 | pea flour (2%) | Pea flour | carb · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 7 | lignocellulose (1%) | Lignocellulose | fibre · medium | 1 | 1.0 |
| 8 | apples (0.5%) | Apples | veg · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 9 | psyllium husks and seeds (0.5%) | Psyllium | fibre · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | calcium carbonate (0.4%) | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 11 | mannan-oligosaccharides (0.0058%) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.0058 | 0.01 |
| 12 | βglucans (0.005%) | Beta-Glucans | supplement · good | 0.005 | 0.01 |
| 13 | fructo-oligosaccharides (0.0048%) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.0048 | 0.00 |
| 14 | Mojave yucca (0.0048%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | 0.0048 | 0.00 |
- 1. tuna (36%)36% declared36.0% estimated
- 2. lamb (10%)10% declared10.0% estimated
- 3. rice (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 4. hydrolysed yeasts43.6% estimated
- 5. 2% – a source of inositol and amino acids2% declared2.0% estimated
- 6. pea flour (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 7. lignocellulose (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 8. apples (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 9. psyllium husks and seeds (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 10. calcium carbonate (0.4%)0.4% declared0.4% estimated
- 11. mannan-oligosaccharides (0.0058%)0.0058% declared0.01% estimated
- 12. βglucans (0.005%)0.005% declared0.01% estimated
- 13. fructo-oligosaccharides (0.0048%)0.0048% declared0.00% estimated
- 14. Mojave yucca (0.0048%)0.0048% declared0.00% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-21
Brand and contact: Calibra
- Website
- https://calibrastore.co.uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-21
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- calibrastore.co.uk
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.
3 reviews on this product · 4.7/5
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The recipe score is 65. Additive load contributed -11.6. Additives contributed +10.5. Overall ingredient quality contributed +5.5. Undeclared ingredient shares contributed -4.6. 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.45 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 21.1% | 0.096 | +2.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.115 | -1.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 64.2% | 0.163 | +10.46 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| Undeclared quantities | 43.6% | -0.106 | -4.60 |
| Additive penalty | -52.30 | 0.222 | -11.61 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.45 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 21.1% | 0.096 | +2.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.7% | -0.115 | -1.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.1% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 64.2% | 0.163 | +10.46 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| 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 | 43.6% | -0.106 | -4.60 |
| 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) | 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 | -52.30 | 0.222 | -11.61 |
| 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 64.6
- 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 | 8.2 | 41 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 1.8 | 9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 84.5 |
| Fibre | 0.9 | 4.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.3 | 1.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.3 | 1.5 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.2 | 1 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1 | 1 (band 1 to 2%) | 70 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 53 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 72.5 | 362.5 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 53). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 9 declared nutrients (combined weight 105); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (56.4% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 11.3/20 |
| 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) | 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 (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.
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
- "Complete & balanced Veterinary Diet wet dog food." — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Complete feed." — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete & balanced Veterinary Diet wet dog food. (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for dogs with gastrointestinal issues, pancreatic disorders or those needing support for lipid metabolism and sensitive digestion. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low fat recipe with highly digestible ingredients including tuna, lamb and rice to support digestion and intestinal absorption. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Includes hydrolysed yeasts, prebiotics (MOS, FOS), beta-glucans and Mojave yucca to support gut health and digestive function. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highly digestible ingredient sources: tuna, lamb, rice. (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete feed. (on pack) | Content | consistent | 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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