Clinivet Grain Free Sensitive
Dry Extruded complete High meat Clear label
Is Clinivet Grain Free Sensitive a good dog food?
We score it 68/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 68 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format contributed -7 points to the total score. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.7 points, while the meat content contributed +5.5 points. Finally, printing percentages on the label provided an additional +3.2 points.
- Recipe68
- Nutritionalmedium96
- Transparency60
- 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 extruded dry food for adult dogs, with fish meal, white fish and cooking broth as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Meat makes up an estimated 48% of the dry matter (40% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
We found no significant drawbacks in the data we hold for this product.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 24%
- Fat
- 12%
- Fibre
- 2.90%
- Ash
- 9%
- Moisture
- 8%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 24000 IU; Vitamin D3 1200 IU; Vitamin E 200 IU; Zinc chelate of amino acid hydrate 427 mg; Manganese Chelate of Amino Acid Hydrate 53 mg; Copper Chelate of Amino Acid Hydrate 80 mg; Calcium Iodate Anhydrous 2 mg; Organic selenium produced from Saccharomyces cerevisiae (CNCM I-3060) (selenium yeast inactivated) (3b 8.10) 70 mg
Technological additives
Antioxidants (stabilized with mixed tocopherols)
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, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (19)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14% White Fishmeal | Fish Meal | meat | medium | 14 | 14.0 |
| 2 | 14% Fresh White Fish | White Fish | meat | good | 14 | 14.0 |
| 3 | 14% Fish Stock | Cooking broth | other | medium | 14 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Tapioca (20%) | Tapioca | carb | medium | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Sweet Potato (18.5%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Beet Pulp (6%) | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | 6 | 6.0 |
| 7 | Chicken Fat | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | good | - | 1.4 |
| 8 | Brewers Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | - | 1.3 |
| 9 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 1.2 |
| 10 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 1.2 |
| 11 | Pre-biotic Fructooligosaccharide | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 1.1 |
| 12 | Beta-glucans | Beta-Glucans | supplement | good | - | 1.1 |
| 13 | Pre-biotic Mannanoligosaccharides | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 1.0 |
| 14 | Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 1.0 |
| 15 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 0.9 |
| 16 | Cranberry Extract | Cranberry Extract | supplement | good | - | 0.9 |
| 17 | Green Tea Extract | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 0.8 |
| 18 | Pomegranate Extract | Pomegranate Extract | supplement | good | - | 0.8 |
| 19 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 0.7 |
Brand
- 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 v2 (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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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 | +6.70 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 47.7% | 0.116 | +5.53 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 19.0% | -0.113 | -2.14 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.1% | -0.088 | -0.45 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.9% | -0.009 | -0.15 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.371 | -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 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 47.7 | -0.073 | -3.50 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.915 | +6.70 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 47.7% | 0.116 | +5.53 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 19.0% | -0.113 | -2.14 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 5.1% | -0.088 | -0.45 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.5% | -0.002 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.9% | -0.009 | -0.15 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.2% | -0.371 | -0.09 |
| 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) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| 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 | 47.7 | -0.073 | -3.50 |
| 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 | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 68.2
- Final score
- 68/100
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 | 68/100 | current |
| v1 | 67/100 | |
| v1.9 | 68/100 |
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 | 24 | 26.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 92.1 |
| Fat | 12 | 13 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2.9 | 3.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (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) - 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| with prebiotic MOS & FOS to promote the growth of healthy bacteria and inhibit the harmful bacteria (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated without Wheat, Beef, Lamb and Soya products thereby promoting overall health & well being (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vitamins and minerals are essential to maintain health and growth (on page) | Functional | 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 | 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 | Manufacturer assertion |
| Healthy Skin A shiny coat and healthy skin are signs of a healthy body. (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Strong Bones ... help preserve the joint integrity, and help aid conditions such as arthritis, by reducing pain and inflammation in the joint. (on page) | Functional | 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 | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic – formulated without Wheat, Beef, Lamb and Soya products and completely grain-free (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| 42% Fish (on page) | Content | 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 | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains no artificial preservatives, colours or flavours (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Free Clinivet's Grain Free options are perfect for pets that have digestive problems or a grain allergy. (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural Hypoallergenic Clinivet is formulated without wheat, beef, lamb and soya products (on page) | Free-from | 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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