Buddy & Lola Calming Chews for Dogs
Treat complementary
Is Buddy & Lola Calming Chews for Dogs a good dog food?
This is a treat, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a treat should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
98% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- RecipeNot applicable
- NutritionalNot applicable
- Transparency51
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
Complementary treats for dogs of all life stages, with tapioca, potatoes and linseed as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- A treat, not a complete diet: feed as an extra, not the whole diet.
- Low in protein: 4% protein on a dry-matter basis.
- Meat makes up an estimated 0% of the dry matter; carbohydrates dominate.
What the label tells us
- The label lists 14 ingredients.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints quantities for 1 ingredient.
Why is this treat not scored?
Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete diets, so treats and complementary foods are presented as what the label tells us rather than a number that would invite comparison with complete meals.
What should I look for on a treat label?
A short ingredient list, named animal sources instead of generic terms, and no artificial colours or preservatives. Printed quantities are a good transparency signal, though few treat labels provide them.
These points are derived from the published ingredient list, not a rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 3.50%
- Fat
- 17.50%
- Fibre
- 1.10%
- Ash
- 2%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine); 22.7 g/kg; L-Tryptophan; 6.82 g/kg
Technological additives
Natural Preservatives; Natural Antioxidants
Storage
Keep in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Ensure the lid is tightly shut after use.
Feeding guide
Up to 4kg: 1 soft chew daily; 5-22kg: 2 soft chews daily; 23-45kg: 3 soft chews daily; over 46kg: 4 soft chews daily. Suitable for all dogs over 12 weeks, including nursing and pregnant dogs.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You need more protein than this: 3.5% on a dry-matter basis is in the low band
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 (14)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 9.8 |
| 2 | Potato | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 9.4 |
| 3 | Flax Seed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 9.0 |
| 4 | Sunflower Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement | good | - | 8.6 |
| 5 | Glycerine | Glycerine | other | medium | - | 8.3 |
| 6 | Brewer's Yeast (Gluten) | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | - | 7.9 |
| 7 | Refined Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed) | Vegetable oil | oil | medium | - | 7.5 |
| 8 | Chamomile | Chamomile | veg | good | - | 7.1 |
| 9 | Maltodextrin | Maltodextrin | carb | poor | - | 6.8 |
| 10 | Ginger (2.3%) | Ginger | veg | good | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 11 | Passion Flower | Passionflower | veg | medium | - | 6.4 |
| 12 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 6.0 |
| 13 | Caramel | Caramel Colour | additive | poor | - | 5.6 |
| 14 | Minerals. | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 5.3 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-20
- Product page
- www.buddyandlola.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 v3 on 2026-10-20. 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 | +5.22 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 24.7% | -0.115 | -2.84 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.092 | -1.05 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.8% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.8% | 0.163 | +1.27 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 30.9% | -0.012 | -0.38 |
| Other share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.375 | -2.38 |
| Recipe graded poor | 12.4% | -0.065 | -0.81 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.8% | 0.060 | +0.41 |
| Undeclared quantities | 97.7% | -0.106 | -10.32 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -6.91 | 0.222 | -1.53 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.22 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 24.7% | -0.115 | -2.84 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.5% | -0.092 | -1.05 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 18.8% | -0.005 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.8% | 0.163 | +1.27 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 30.9% | -0.012 | -0.38 |
| Other share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.375 | -2.38 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 12.4% | -0.065 | -0.81 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.8% | 0.060 | +0.41 |
| Undeclared quantities | 97.7% | -0.106 | -10.32 |
| 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) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | -6.91 | 0.222 | -1.53 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 41.9
- Final score
- 42/100
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.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
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 (2.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 0.5/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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, 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
- "Made in the UK" — supported by the declared made in the UK data.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in the UK (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% natural (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Non GMO (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial flavours or colours (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pesticide-free (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% plant based (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports your dog to stay calm during fireworks, travel, vet visits or when left home alone (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural calming blend: Chamomile and Passion Flower work together to aid stress and support calmer, more relaxed behaviour (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| L-Tryptophan supports serotonin production for a natural 'feel good' feeling, without any sedative effect (on page) | Functional | 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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