Buddy & Lola Scoot Stopper Anal Gland Support Chews
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Is Buddy & Lola Scoot Stopper Anal Gland Support Chews a good dog food?
This is a supplement, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a supplement should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- RecipeNot applicable
- NutritionalNot applicable
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited50
Complementary semi-moist dry supplement for dogs of all life stages, with potato starch, glycerine and brewer's yeast as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- A supplement, not a complete diet: feed as an extra, not the whole diet.
- Low in protein: 11% protein on a dry-matter basis.
- Meat makes up an estimated 0% of the dry matter; carbohydrates dominate.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 9.70%
- Fat
- 9.90%
- Fibre
- 3.70%
- Ash
- 3.15%
- Moisture
- 12.10%
Additives & feeding info
Technological additives
Preservatives: sorbic acid (5g), citric acid (5g); Emulsifiers: sunflower lecithin (90.53g); Flavourings
Storage
Keep in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Ensure the lid is tightly shut after use. This will keep it as fresh as the day it was tested.
Feeding guide
Give daily as part of a meal or as a healthy snack. Up to 9kg: 1-2 soft chews daily; 9-18kg: 2-3 soft chews daily; 19-36kg: 4-5 soft chews daily; over 37kg: 5-6 soft chews daily. Suitable for all dogs over 12 weeks.
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: 11.0% 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 (17)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potato starch | Potato starch | carb | poor | - | 7.7 |
| 2 | vegetable glycerine | Glycerine | other | medium | - | 7.5 |
| 3 | inactivated brewer's yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | - | 7.2 |
| 4 | dried pumpkin powder | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | dried tapioca | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 6.8 |
| 6 | psyllium husk | Psyllium fibre | fibre | good | - | 6.6 |
| 7 | potato flakes | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 6.3 |
| 8 | linseed expeller | Linseed | veg | good | - | 6.1 |
| 9 | dried apple pulp | Apple Fibre | fibre | medium | - | 5.9 |
| 10 | maltodextrin | Maltodextrin | carb | poor | - | 5.7 |
| 11 | coconut oil | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 5.4 |
| 12 | dandelion root powder | Dandelion Root | veg | good | - | 5.2 |
| 13 | pumpkin seed powder | Pumpkin Seed Meal | fibre | good | - | 5.0 |
| 14 | rapeseed oil | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | linseed oil | Linseed oil | oil | good | - | 4.5 |
| 16 | pea protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 4.3 |
| 17 | sodium chloride. | Salt | additive | poor | - | 4.1 |
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.10 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 23.2% | -0.115 | -2.67 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 18.4% | -0.092 | -1.69 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.8% | -0.005 | -0.11 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.6% | 0.163 | +0.75 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| Other share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.375 | -1.77 |
| Recipe graded poor | 17.4% | -0.065 | -1.13 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.7% | 0.060 | +0.46 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -4.97 | 0.222 | -1.10 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.97 | 33.786 | +32.77 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | yes | -6.174 | -6.17 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.10 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 23.2% | -0.115 | -2.67 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 18.4% | -0.092 | -1.69 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 20.8% | -0.005 | -0.11 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 4.6% | 0.163 | +0.75 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.4% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| Other share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.375 | -1.77 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 17.4% | -0.065 | -1.13 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.7% | 0.060 | +0.46 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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 | -4.97 | 0.222 | -1.10 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.97 | 33.786 | +32.77 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | yes | -6.174 | -6.17 |
| 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
- -0.05
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 40.8
- Final score
- 41/100
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| 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) | 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 (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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Pumpkin, pumpkin seed and dried apple pulp ensures your dog gets a daily helping of much needed fibre" — the declared label says otherwise on high fibre.
Consistent with the label
- "Made in the UK" — supported by the declared made in the UK data.
16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in the UK (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| High fibre formula: Psyllium husk, pumpkin & dried apple pulp help your dog form firm, bulky stools to help empty their anal glands naturally. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Stops the scoot: Targets the root cause of scooting and bum licking, helping your dog feel comfortable and itch free. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotic powered: Prebiotic fibres help feed good gut bacteria and maintain regular bowel movements for healthy gland function. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet approved tasty chew: Plant based chicken and bacon flavour soft chews your dog will love, suitable for dogs over 12 weeks. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pesticide free (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial flavours or colours (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No hidden nasties (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps support firm, healthy stools (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Psyllium seed husk helps aid bulky, firm stools, to assist in emptying of your dog's glands naturally. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pumpkin, pumpkin seed and dried apple pulp ensures your dog gets a daily helping of much needed fibre (on page) | Nutrient | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics help soften your dog's stools, encourage normal bowel movements and healthy gland function. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet formulated to stop your dog scooting... (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% natural (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% traceable ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rigorous third party testing (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Science backed ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No binders, fillers or additives (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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