Our verdict
Is Calibra Puppy & Junior Lamb & Rice 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.
Complete wet paté food for puppies, with lamb, rice and pea flour as the main ingredients.
25% 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 puppies
- 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 salmon oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 34.1% 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 9.50% · Fat 7.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.50% |
| Fat | 7.50% |
| Fibre | 0.80% |
| Ash | 1.80% |
| Moisture | 78% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.15% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1% |
| Calcium | 0.30% |
| Phosphorus | 0.25% |
| Sodium | 0.25% |
Energy: 109.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in a dry and cool place. Once opened, keep in the fridge, and use within 3 days.
Feeding guide
Serve the can at room temperature. Serving size may vary according to your dog’s activity level and environment. Fresh water must always be available.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
vitamin A (3a672a) 800 IU; vitamin D3 (3a671) 200 IU; vitamin E (3a700) 120 mg; taurine (3a370) 800 mg; vitamin B1 (3a821) 1 mg; biotin (3a880) 0.4 mg; zinc (3b606) 10 mg; manganese (3b504) 2.4 mg; iodine (3b201) 0.6 mg; copper (3b406) 3.2 mg; iron (3b106) 8 mg
Ingredients (8)25% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 70.0%
- carb 10.3%
- supplement 8.8%
- fibre 5.6%
- veg 4.4%
- oil 1.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | lamb (70 %) | Lamb | meat · medium | 70 | 70.0 |
| 2 | rice (4 %) | Rice - white | carb · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 3 | pea flour | Pea flour | carb · medium | - | 6.3 |
| 4 | lignocellulose | Lignocellulose | fibre · medium | - | 5.6 |
| 5 | salmon oil (1 %) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 6 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 5.0 |
| 7 | dried algae | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 4.4 |
| 8 | Schizochytrium limacinum | Schizochytrium Algae | supplement · good | - | 3.8 |
- 1. lamb (70 %)70% declared70.0% estimated
- 2. rice (4 %)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 3. pea flour6.3% estimated
- 4. lignocellulose5.6% estimated
- 5. salmon oil (1 %)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 6. calcium carbonate5.0% estimated
- 7. dried algae4.4% estimated
- 8. Schizochytrium limacinum3.8% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Calibra
- Website
- https://calibrastore.co.uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- 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.
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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 is 72 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.4 points, and the meat content contributed +4 points. Ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -2.6, while being labelled nutritionally complete added +2.3 points.
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 | +5.42 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 41.9% | 0.096 | +4.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 19.5% | -0.115 | -2.25 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.1% | -0.092 | -0.19 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.2% | -0.012 | -0.21 |
| Undeclared quantities | 25.0% | -0.106 | -2.64 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | +5.42 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 41.9% | 0.096 | +4.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 19.5% | -0.115 | -2.25 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.1% | -0.092 | -0.19 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.2% | -0.012 | -0.21 |
| 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 | 25.0% | -0.106 | -2.64 |
| 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) | 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 | 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 72.0
- 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.
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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.5 | 43.2 | 100 |
| Fat | 7.5 | 34.1 | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.3 | 1.4 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.25 | 1.1 | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.25 | 1.1 (band 0.27375+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 109.5 | 497.7 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100, omega-3 100). 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.
Declared fortification: 11 nutritional additives on the label
- vitamin A (3a672a) 800 IU
- vitamin D3 (3a671) 200 IU
- vitamin E (3a700) 120 mg
- taurine (3a370) 800 mg
- vitamin B1 (3a821) 1 mg
- biotin (3a880) 0.4 mg
- zinc (3b606) 10 mg
- manganese (3b504) 2.4 mg
- iodine (3b201) 0.6 mg
- copper (3b406) 3.2 mg
- iron (3b106) 8 mg
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 (75% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| This single protein recipe uses lamb to support growth and development, with rice included to support sensitive digestion. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vitamins and minerals - support growth and balanced nutrition. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with a limited number of high-quality ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for puppies and junior dogs, and for pregnant or nursing females. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete & balanced wet dog food from our Life dog food range. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from gluten. (on page) | Free-from | 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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