Our verdict
Is Clinivet Adult Energy a good dog food?
We score it 59/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with meat meal, rice and maize as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
36% 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
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists hydrolysed poultry
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists hydrolysed poultry
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- 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 26% · Fat 12%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 2.50% |
| Ash | 7% |
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (19)36% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 42.3%
- carb 29.2%
- supplement 16.8%
- oil 6.3%
- fibre 2.9%
- veg 2.5%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poultry Meat Meal (34%) | Meat Meal | meat · medium | 34 | 34.0 |
| 2 | Brown Rice (23%) | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Corn | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 4 | Chicken Oil (4%) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 5 | Oats | Oats | carb · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 6 | Sugar Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 7 | Chicken Hydrolysate (3%) | Hydrolysed Poultry | meat · medium | 3 | 3.0 |
| 8 | Dried Brewer’s Yeasts | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 9 | Dried Whole Egg | Dried Whole Egg | meat · good | - | 2.7 |
| 10 | Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 11 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 12 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 13 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 2.3 |
| 14 | Prebiotic MOS | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 15 | Prebiotic FOS | Prebiotics | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 16 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 17 | MSM | MSM | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 18 | Chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 19 | Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Poultry Meat Meal (34%)34% declared34.0% estimated
- 2. Brown Rice (23%)23% declared23.0% estimated
- 3. Corn3.1% estimated
- 4. Chicken Oil (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 5. Oats3.0% estimated
- 6. Sugar Beet Pulp2.9% estimated
- 7. Chicken Hydrolysate (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 8. Dried Brewer’s Yeasts2.8% estimated
- 9. Dried Whole Egg2.7% estimated
- 10. Fish Meal2.6% estimated
- 11. Whole Linseed2.5% estimated
- 12. Minerals2.4% estimated
- 13. Salmon Oil2.3% estimated
- 14. Prebiotic MOS2.2% estimated
- 15. Prebiotic FOS2.1% estimated
- 16. Glucosamine2.0% estimated
- 17. MSM1.9% estimated
- 18. Chondroitin1.8% estimated
- 19. Yucca Extract1.7% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Clinivet
- Website
- https://clinivet.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 02894473840
- Address
- 29 Magherabeg Road Randalstown, BT41 2PL
- Contact page
- clinivet.com
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
- clinivet.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 59 out of 100 based on several key factors. The meat content contributed +3.6 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.6 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 points, and ingredients without printed percentages resulted in a deduction of -3.8 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 | +5.65 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 37.3% | 0.096 | +3.58 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.1% | -0.115 | -3.24 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.092 | -0.63 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.0% | -0.012 | -0.21 |
| Undeclared quantities | 36.0% | -0.106 | -3.80 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.65 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 37.3% | 0.096 | +3.58 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.1% | -0.115 | -3.24 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.8% | -0.092 | -0.63 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.5% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 17.0% | -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 | 36.0% | -0.106 | -3.80 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +0.02
- Subtotal
- 59.4
- Final score
- 59/100
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 | 26 | 28.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.3 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2.5 | 2.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
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 (64% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 12.8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Additives declared, Feeding guidance given, 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.
0/100 · limited — 3 checkable claims: 0 consistent, 3 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "With a minimum of 40% chicken, CLINIVET Adult Energy provides additional energy and increased protein to support the increased activity levels of the more active dog." — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
- "A diet with a high protein and high meat content helps to build strong muscles and encourage lean body growth." — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
- "Rich Protein Source A rich protein source which is easy to digest and provides all the essential amino acids our dogs need." — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
9 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-oxidants are added to help neutralise free radicals in the body which may be present after periods of intense exercise (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| balanced Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio helps promote the health and vitality of your dog (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vitamins and minerals are essential to maintain health and growth and are involved in the metabolic reactions in the body. They are necessary for the development of strong bones and teeth, and in nerve and muscle action. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A strong immune system is vital in keeping the body strong and healthy. This important defence mechanism protects the body from unwanted pathogens, and cells from oxidative damage. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A healthy gut helps protect against indigestion and promote a healthy gut environment and can reduce the incidence of colitis and diarrhoea. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| The addition of fructo-oligosaccharides and mono-oligosaccharides to Clinivet boosts levels of friendly gut bacteria and limit the growth of less friendly bacteria. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A shiny coat and healthy skin are signs of a healthy body. A balanced Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio is thought to reduce the incidence of inflammatory responses, such as dry, itchy, flaky skin, arthritis, visual defects, cancer and infertility. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine sulphate, chondroitin sulphate and Methyl-Sulphonyl-Methane (MSM) are natural sugars which help preserve the joint integrity, and help aid conditions such as arthritis, by reducing pain and inflammation in the joint. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With a minimum of 40% chicken, CLINIVET Adult Energy provides additional energy and increased protein to support the increased activity levels of the more active dog. (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural Hypoallergenic Clinivet is formulated without wheat, beef, lamb and soya products. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A diet with a high protein and high meat content helps to build strong muscles and encourage lean body growth. (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich Protein Source A rich protein source which is easy to digest and provides all the essential amino acids our dogs need. (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | 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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