Clydach Farm British Poultry Senior Lite

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British Poultry Senior Lite
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Our verdict

Is Clydach Farm British Poultry Senior Lite a good dog food?

We score it 65/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

Complete extruded dry food for senior dogs, with poultry, turkey and chicken as the main ingredients.

How we score

Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.

Why you might choose it

  • Meat makes up an estimated 46% of the dry matter (60% as fed).
  • Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
  • Doesn't list grain ingredients.

Why you might not

  • Only protein, fat and fibre declared; ash and moisture missing from the analysis.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for senior dogs
  • Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
  • Doesn't list beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry
  • Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry
  • 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 25% · Fat 16%

Typical analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein25%
Fat16%
Fibre4%
Omega-3 fatty acids0.85%
Omega-6 fatty acids2.95%

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Feeding guide

1–5kg: 30–110g per day; 5–10kg: 110–180g per day; 10–20kg: 180–300g per day; 20–30kg: 300–410g per day; 30–40kg: 410–510g per day; 40kg+: 510g+ per day. Feeding amounts depend on activity level, age, breed and environment.

No additives recorded yet.

Ingredients (14)20% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • meat 60.0%
  • carb 20.3%
  • veg 9.0%
  • supplement 8.0%
  • fibre 2.6%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1Free-Run Poultry (60%)Poultrymeat · medium6060.0
2Freshly Prepared British TurkeyTurkeymeat · medium-2.3
3Freshly Prepared Welsh ChickenChickenmeat · medium-2.2
4Sweet Potato 17.5%Sweet Potatoescarb · good17.517.5
5PotatoPotatoescarb · medium-2.1
6Garden Peas 3%Peasveg · good33.0
7LignocelluloseLignocellulosefibre · medium-2.0
8Whole LinseedLinseedveg · good-1.9
9Omega 3 & 6 SupplementOmega-3 Supplementsupplement · good-1.8
10Vitamins & MineralsVitaminsupplement · good-1.7
11Prebiotics (FOS & MOS)Prebioticssupplement · good-1.6
12TurmericTurmericveg · good-1.5
13HerbsHerbsveg · medium-1.4
14Enterococcus FaeciumEnterococcus Faeciumsupplement · good-1.3
  1. 1. Free-Run Poultry (60%)60% declared60.0% estimated
    Poultry · meat · medium
  2. 2. Freshly Prepared British Turkey2.3% estimated
    Turkey · meat · medium
  3. 3. Freshly Prepared Welsh Chicken2.2% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  4. 4. Sweet Potato 17.5%17.5% declared17.5% estimated
    Sweet Potatoes · carb · good
  5. 5. Potato2.1% estimated
    Potatoes · carb · medium
  6. 6. Garden Peas 3%3% declared3.0% estimated
    Peas · veg · good
  7. 7. Lignocellulose2.0% estimated
    Lignocellulose · fibre · medium
  8. 8. Whole Linseed1.9% estimated
    Linseed · veg · good
  9. 9. Omega 3 & 6 Supplement1.8% estimated
    Omega-3 Supplement · supplement · good
  10. 10. Vitamins & Minerals1.7% estimated
    Vitamin · supplement · good
  11. 11. Prebiotics (FOS & MOS)1.6% estimated
    Prebiotics · supplement · good
  12. 12. Turmeric1.5% estimated
    Turmeric · veg · good
  13. 13. Herbs1.4% estimated
    Herbs · veg · medium
  14. 14. Enterococcus Faecium1.3% estimated
    Enterococcus Faecium · supplement · good

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-11-02

Brand and contact: Clydach Farm
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Phone
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Trust and provenance

Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-11-02
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)
Product page
clydachfarm.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence

Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated

Why this score?

This recipe achieves an overall rating of 65 out of 100. The meat content contributed +4.4, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.4. On the other hand, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Finally, ingredients without printed percentages contributed -2.1 to the final calculation.

Scored with model v3 on 2026-11-02. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.43
Meat share of dry matter46.3%0.096+4.45
Carb share of dry matter14.0%-0.115-1.61
Vegetable share of dry matter12.7%-0.005-0.07
Supplement share of dry matter20.4%-0.012-0.25
Undeclared quantities19.5%-0.106-2.06
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)yes0.707+0.71
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.43
Meat share of dry matter46.3%0.096+4.45
Carb share of dry matter14.0%-0.115-1.61
Oil share of dry matter0.0%-0.092+0.00
Vegetable share of dry matter12.7%-0.005-0.07
Additive share of dry matter0.0%0.163+0.00
Supplement share of dry matter20.4%-0.012-0.25
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor0.0%-0.065+0.00
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients0-0.876+0.00
Largest single poor ingredient0.0%0.060+0.00
Undeclared quantities19.5%-0.106-2.06
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietno2.294+0.00
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)yes0.707+0.71
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)no-3.158+0.00
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty0.000.222+0.00
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.02
Subtotal
64.9
Final score
65/100

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.

ModelScore
v365/100current
v267/100
v165/100
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.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein2527.6 (band 18 to 40%)96.2
Fat1617.7 (band 5.5 to 20%)100
Fibre44.4 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--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 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); 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.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✓ Printed percentages on the label (80.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary)16.1/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file0/15
✗ Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file0/10
✗ Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file0/5
✓ 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) - not on file0/5

Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Additives declared, 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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.

Consistent with the label

  • "Our Grain Free Poultry, Senior & Light diet uses the power of two protein sources!" — supported by the declared grain-free data.

14 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.

Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
High levels of freshly prepared, ethically sourced, British Poultry (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Supports more Effective Weight management – a special blend of fibres that increases the volume of the stomach contents and promotes satiety (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Complex carbohydrate, naturally packed with nutrients, low-GI (on page)Nutrientnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Added Omega 3 & 6 for added health benefits (on page)Nutrientnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Naturally healthy, functional, transparent nutrition (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Our Grain Free Poultry, Senior & Light diet uses the power of two protein sources! (on page)Free-fromconsistentManufacturer assertion
This recipe is packed 60% lean Chicken and Turkey goodness. (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Added nutrients include Glucosamine and Chondroitin to support older joints or those that are under more pressure due to excess weight. (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Sweet potato is another highly digestible ingredient, this premium carbohydrate has a low glycemic index (Low-GI) (on page)Nutrientnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Omega 3 and 6 have been shown to support skin and coat quality added gloss, reduce skin inflammation, visual development, and cognitive function. (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
As it reduces inflammation, Omega 3 has also been shown to help joints become more supple. (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
As with all of our products, we never use artificial colours or preservatives. (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
We ethically source our ingredients and buy as local as possible. (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
We never use any GM or potential GM contaminated ingredients in our products. (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
All products are endorsed and approved by Vets. (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer 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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