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Calibra VD Dog Semi-Moist Snack Urinary Care
Treat · complementaryveterinary dietHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Calibra VD Dog Semi-Moist Snack Urinary Care a good dog food?
This is a treat, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a treat should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Complementary semi-moist dry treats for adult dogs, with dried chicken protein, peas and glycerine as the main ingredients.
51% 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
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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.
What the label tells us
- The label lists 15 ingredients.
- Names its animal sources (1 named ingredient).
- Uses generic terms (Chicken, Hydrolysed Chicken Protein): the specific animal source is not stated.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints quantities for 8 ingredients.
Why is this treat not scored?
Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete diets, so treats and complementary foods are presented as what the label tells us rather than a number that would invite comparison with complete meals.
What should I look for on a treat label?
A short ingredient list, named animal sources instead of generic terms, and no artificial colours or preservatives. Printed quantities are a good transparency signal, though few treat labels provide them.
These points are derived from the published ingredient list, not a rating.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 25% · Fat 4.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25% |
| Fat | 4.50% |
| Fibre | 2.20% |
| Ash | 5.20% |
| Moisture | 17% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.40% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.50% |
| Calcium | 0.50% |
| Phosphorus | 0.40% |
| Sodium | 1% |
Energy: 308.6 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Keep in a dry and cool place, avoid direct sunlight. Recommended use before the date shown on the package.
Feeding guide
Semi-moist functional snack, should be served as a treat. Please consult your veterinarian before use. For recommended daily amounts see the feeding table. The daily dose of snacks should not exceed 10 % of the total recommended caloric intake per day. Fresh drinking water should always be provided.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
vitamin C (3a312) 35 mg; L-methionine (3c305) 2,000 mg
Technological additives
EU approved preservatives: citric acid (1a330), DL-malic acid (1a296)
Ingredients (15)51% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 44.0%
- veg 17.5%
- supplement 13.9%
- carb 12.6%
- other 9.0%
- fibre 2.0%
- additive 1.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Protein (26%) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 9.3 |
| 3 | Glycerol of Vegetable Origin | Glycerine | other · medium | - | 8.6 |
| 4 | Fresh Chicken (14%) | Chicken | meat · medium | 14 | 14.0 |
| 5 | Hydrolysed Chicken Protein (4%) | Hydrolysed Chicken Protein | meat · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 6 | Collagen | Collagen | supplement · good | - | 7.9 |
| 7 | Molasses | Blackstrap molasses | carb · medium | - | 7.3 |
| 8 | Lignocellulose (2%) | Lignocellulose | fibre · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 9 | Sodium Chloride (1%) | Salt | additive · poor | 1 | 1.0 |
| 10 | Dried Algae | Seaweed | veg · good | - | 6.6 |
| 11 | Schizochytrium limacinum | Schizochytrium Algae | supplement · good | - | 6.0 |
| 12 | Dried Vaccinium vitis-idaea (1%) | Cranberries | veg · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 13 | Dried Urtica dioica (0.6%) | Nettles | veg · good | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 14 | Dried Carlina acaulis (0.4%) | Carlina acaulis | other · medium | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 15 | Pea Flour | Pea flour | carb · medium | - | 5.3 |
- 1. Chicken Protein (26%)26% declared26.0% estimated
- 2. Peas9.3% estimated
- 3. Glycerol of Vegetable Origin8.6% estimated
- 4. Fresh Chicken (14%)14% declared14.0% estimated
- 5. Hydrolysed Chicken Protein (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 6. Collagen7.9% estimated
- 7. Molasses7.3% estimated
- 8. Lignocellulose (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 9. Sodium Chloride (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 10. Dried Algae6.6% estimated
- 11. Schizochytrium limacinum6.0% estimated
- 12. Dried Vaccinium vitis-idaea (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 13. Dried Urtica dioica (0.6%)0.6% declared0.6% estimated
- 14. Dried Carlina acaulis (0.4%)0.4% declared0.4% estimated
- 15. Pea Flour5.3% 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
- 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.
1 reviews on this product · 3.0/5
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
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 | +6.73 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 44.1% | 0.096 | +4.23 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.6% | -0.115 | -1.80 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.3% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.3% | 0.163 | +0.20 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.9% | -0.012 | -0.22 |
| Other share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.375 | -2.36 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.0% | -0.065 | -0.07 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.0% | 0.060 | +0.06 |
| Undeclared quantities | 51.0% | -0.106 | -5.38 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -1.22 | 0.222 | -0.27 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.97 | 33.786 | +32.77 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | yes | -6.174 | -6.17 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.73 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 44.1% | 0.096 | +4.23 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.6% | -0.115 | -1.80 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.3% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.3% | 0.163 | +0.20 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.9% | -0.012 | -0.22 |
| Other share of dry matter | 6.3% | -0.375 | -2.36 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.0% | -0.065 | -0.07 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.0% | 0.060 | +0.06 |
| Undeclared quantities | 51.0% | -0.106 | -5.38 |
| 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 | -1.22 | 0.222 | -0.27 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.97 | 33.786 | +32.77 |
| 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 | yes | -6.174 | -6.17 |
| 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
- -0.05
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 60.3
- Final score
- 60/100
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.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
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
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
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 (49% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 9.8/20 |
| 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) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for dogs with urinary issues, designed to be used alongside a veterinary struvite diet. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated with balanced minerals and L-methionine to support urinary tract health and help maintain optimal urinary conditions. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Product does not replace complete feed. (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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