Our verdict
Is Clinivet Grain Free Chicken a good dog food?
We score it 70/100 (Good). 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 chicken, dried chicken protein and chicken oil and fat as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
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 28% · Fat 16%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 7% |
| Moisture | 8% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
not stated
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15000 iu; Vitamin D 2000 iu; Vitamin E 100 iu; Iodine calcium iodate 2.46 mg; Sodium Selenite 0.45 mg; Ferrous sulphate monohydrate 167 mg; Cupric sulphate monohydrate 60 mg; Zinc oxide 139 mg; Manganese oxide 78 mg
Ingredients (10)9 of 10 percentages printed
Estimated composition
- meat 56.0%
- carb 26.0%
- veg 8.0%
- fibre 6.0%
- oil 4.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | contains: fresh chicken 34% | Chicken | meat · medium | 34 | 34.0 |
| 2 | chicken meal 21% | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 21 | 21.0 |
| 3 | chicken fat 4% | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 4 | chicken digest 1% | Digest | meat · poor | 1 | 1.0 |
| 5 | potato 13% | Potatoes | carb · medium | 13 | 13.0 |
| 6 | sweet potato 13% | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 13 | 13.0 |
| 7 | peas 6% | Peas | veg · good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 8 | sugar beet pulp 6% | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | 6 | 6.0 |
| 9 | linseed 2% | Linseed | veg · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 10 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 0.0 |
- 1. contains: fresh chicken 34%34% declared34.0% estimated
- 2. chicken meal 21%21% declared21.0% estimated
- 3. chicken fat 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
- 4. chicken digest 1%1% declared1.0% estimated
- 5. potato 13%13% declared13.0% estimated
- 6. sweet potato 13%13% declared13.0% estimated
- 7. peas 6%6% declared6.0% estimated
- 8. sugar beet pulp 6%6% declared6.0% estimated
- 9. linseed 2%2% declared2.0% estimated
- 10. minerals0.0% 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 product scored 70 out of 100. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, holding the score back. On the positive side, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.4 points, the meat content contributed +5.9 points, and 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.36 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 61.1% | 0.096 | +5.86 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.6% | -0.115 | -1.57 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.092 | -0.76 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.0% | -0.065 | -0.07 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 1.0% | -0.179 | -0.18 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.0% | 0.060 | +0.06 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.36 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 61.1% | 0.096 | +5.86 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 13.6% | -0.115 | -1.57 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.3% | -0.092 | -0.76 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 1.0% | -0.065 | -0.07 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 1.0% | -0.179 | -0.18 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.0% | 0.060 | +0.06 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.0% | -0.106 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 70.1
- Final score
- 70/100
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 | 28 | 30.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 15000 iu
- Vitamin D 2000 iu
- Vitamin E 100 iu
- Iodine calcium iodate 2.46 mg
- Sodium Selenite 0.45 mg
- Ferrous sulphate monohydrate 167 mg
- Cupric sulphate monohydrate 60 mg
- Zinc oxide 139 mg
- Manganese oxide 78 mg
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 (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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Rich Protein Source" — supported by the declared high protein data.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| With prebiotic MOS & FOS to promote the growth of healthy bacteria and inhibit the harmful bacteria (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Protected Immunity - 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 |
| Healthy Gut - 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 |
| Healthy Skin - A shiny coat and healthy skin are signs of a healthy body. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Strong Muscles - A diet with a high protein and high meat content helps to build strong muscles and encourage lean body growth. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 60% chicken with over a 1/3 fresh chicken and chicken gravy for excellent flavour (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated without Wheat, Beef, Lamb and Soya products (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich Protein Source (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| no artificial preservatives, colours or flavour (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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