Calibra VD Dog Gastrointestinal & Pancreas Low Fat
Wet Pate complete Clear label
Is Calibra VD Dog Gastrointestinal & Pancreas Low Fat a good dog food?
We score it 73/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The product received a score of 73 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.5 points, while the carbohydrate content deducted -6.4 points. Printing percentages on the label added +3.2 points, and the processing format contributed +2.9 points.
- Recipe73
- Nutritionalhigh95
- Transparency92
- 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 rice, salmon protein and pea protein as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Single named animal protein: fish.
- Low in fat for its format: 9% fat on a dry-matter basis.
Why you might not
We found no significant drawbacks in the data we hold for this product.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 26%
- Fat
- 8%
- Fibre
- 2.50%
- Ash
- 5.50%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Carbohydrates
- 51%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1.20%
- Calcium
- 1%
- Phosphorus
- 0.70%
- Sodium
- 0.40%
Energy: 348.5 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
vitamin A (3a672a) 20,000 IU; vitamin D3 (3a671) 1,000 IU; vitamin E (3a700) 600 mg; choline chloride (3a890) 2,000 mg; biotin (3a880) 2.2 mg; niacinamide (3a315) 80 mg; calcium-D-panthothenate (3a841) 25 mg; zinc (3b612) 132 mg; iron (3b107) 55 mg; manganese (3b505) 66 mg; potassium iodide (3b201) 3.5 mg; copper (3b407) 4 mg; selenium (3b810) 0.2 mg; L-carnitine (3a910) 350 mg; taurine (3a370) 2,000 mg
Technological additives
tocopherol extracts from vegetable oil (1b306(i)); ascorbyl palmitate (1b304)
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
Complete dietetic feed for adult dogs. Low level of fat. Highly digestible feed with increased sodium and potassium. Recommended length of time for compensation of maldigestion: initially up to 12 weeks and lifetime in the case of chronic pancreatic insufficiency. For reduction of intestinal absorptive disorders: up to 12 weeks. For the support of lipid metabolism initially up to 2 months. Feed the food dry or slightly moistened. Always provide fresh water.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
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 (19)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | rice (45%) | Rice - white | carb | medium | 45 | 45.0 |
| 2 | salmon protein (20%) | Salmon Protein | meat | good | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | hydrolysed salmon protein (12%) | Salmon Protein | meat | good | 12 | 12.0 |
| 4 | pea protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 5 | dried apple pulp | Apple Fibre | fibre | medium | - | 1.7 |
| 6 | salmon oil (3%) | Salmon Oil | oil | good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 7 | hydrolysed salmon gravy (2%) | Salmon | meat | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 8 | eggs (2%) | Egg | meat | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 9 | lignocellulose (1%) | Lignocellulose | fibre | medium | 1 | 1.0 |
| 10 | treated yeast culture (1%) | Yeast | supplement | good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 11 | pea flour | Pea flour | carb | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 12 | fulvic acid (0.5%) | Fulvic Acid | supplement | medium | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 13 | dried algae | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 14 | Schizochytrium limacinum | Schizochytrium Algae | supplement | good | - | 1.4 |
| 15 | fructo-oligosaccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 16 | β-glucans | Beta-Glucans | supplement | good | - | 1.2 |
| 17 | mannan-oligosaccharides | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 1.1 |
| 18 | Mojave yucca | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.0 |
| 19 | Lactobacillus helveticus HA – 122 inactivated | Lactobacillus Helveticus HA 122 Inactivated | supplement | good | - | 1.0 |
Brand
- Website
- https://calibrastore.co.uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v2 (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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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 | +6.47 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 23.3% | 0.116 | +2.70 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 57.1% | -0.113 | -6.43 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.088 | -0.35 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 10.6% | -0.009 | -0.09 |
| Undeclared quantities | 13.5% | -0.131 | -1.77 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 23.3 | -0.073 | -1.71 |
| 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 | +6.47 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 23.3% | 0.116 | +2.70 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 57.1% | -0.113 | -6.43 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.088 | -0.35 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.8% | -0.002 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 10.6% | -0.009 | -0.09 |
| 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 | 13.5% | -0.131 | -1.77 |
| 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 | 23.3 | -0.073 | -1.71 |
| 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
- 73.2
- Final score
- 73/100
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.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 73/100 | current |
| v1 | 73/100 | |
| v1.9 | 74/100 |
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 | 26 | 28.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.7 |
| Fat | 8 | 8.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 84 |
| Fibre | 2.5 | 2.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 88.3 |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 0.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 88.9 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 95.7 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 348.5 | 387.2 | 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.
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 (86.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 17.3/20 |
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable for dogs with gastrointestinal issues, pancreatic disorders or those needing support for lipid metabolism and sensitive digestion (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Digestion support system with highly digestible proteins (hydrolysed salmon and dried eggs), rice as an easily digestible carbohydrate, and low-fat levels with added sodium and potassium (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Includes an intestinal microbiome complex with prebiotics, paraprobiotics and fulvic acid to support gut health and digestion (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete dietetic feed for adult dogs (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete & balanced Veterinary Diet dry dog food (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low level of fat (on pack) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highly digestible feed with increased sodium and potassium (on pack) | Nutrient | 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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