Happy Dog Flocken Mixer Cereal Flakes
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Is Happy Dog Flocken Mixer Cereal Flakes a good dog food?
This is a topper, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a topper should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
92% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- RecipeNot applicable
- NutritionalNot applicable
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
What the label tells us
- The label lists 24 ingredients.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints quantities for 3 ingredients.
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
- 10%
- Fat
- 2%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Ash
- 6%
- Calcium
- 1.25%
- Phosphorus
- 0.55%
- Sodium
- 0.25%
Energy: 314 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A (E672); Vitamin D3 (E671); Vitamin E (all rac-alpha-Tocopherylacetat 3a700); Vitamin B1 (Thiaminmononitrat); Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin); Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxinhydrochlorid 3a831); D (+) Biotin; Calcium-D-Pantothenat; Niacin; Vitamin B12; Iron (E1; Eisen(II)sulfat; Monohydrat); Copper (E4; Kupfer(II)sulfat; Pentahydrat); Zinc (E6; Zinkoxid; AminosŠure-Zinkchelat; Hydrat); Manganese (E5; Mangan(II)oxid); Iodine (E2; Calciumjodat; wasserfrei); Selenium (E8; Natriumselenit)
Technological additives
Antioxidants: high tocopherol extracts of natural origin
Feeding guide
See our portion guide based on weight and activity (link provided on page).
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists whole grains
- You need more protein than this: 10.0% 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 (24)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whole grain maize flakes | Whole Grains | carb | good | - | 5.7 |
| 2 | maize flour | Corn flour | carb | medium | - | 5.6 |
| 3 | whole grain wheat flakes | Wheat | carb | poor | - | 5.5 |
| 4 | whole grain oat flakes | Oat Flakes | carb | medium | - | 5.3 |
| 5 | flaked peas (6%) | Peas | veg | good | 6 | 6.0 |
| 6 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 5.2 |
| 7 | dried carrots (2%) | Carrots | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 8 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 5.1 |
| 9 | millet (puffed) | Millet | carb | good | - | 4.9 |
| 10 | rice flour (extruded) | Rice flour | carb | medium | - | 4.8 |
| 11 | sodium chloride | Salt | additive | poor | - | 4.6 |
| 12 | elderberries | Dried Elderberries | veg | good | - | 4.5 |
| 13 | grape marc | Grape (Vitis vinifera) | veg | good | - | 4.4 |
| 14 | winter savory | Winter Savory | supplement | good | - | 4.2 |
| 15 | marjoram | Marjoram | veg | good | - | 4.1 |
| 16 | aniseeds | Aniseed | veg | good | - | 4.0 |
| 17 | basil | Basil | veg | good | - | 3.8 |
| 18 | fennel seeds | Fennel | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 19 | elderflower petals | Elderflower Petals | supplement | good | - | 3.6 |
| 20 | lavender petals | Lavender | veg | good | - | 3.4 |
| 21 | rosemary | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 3.3 |
| 22 | sage | Sage | veg | good | - | 3.1 |
| 23 | thyme | Thyme | veg | good | - | 3.0 |
| 24 | herbs (0.15%) | Herbs | veg | medium | 0.15 | 0.1 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.happydoguk.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- (530) 267-6262
- Address
- 300 Salem Street Chico,CA 95928
- Contact page
- www.happydog.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Product page
- www.happydoguk.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 | 0.5 | 9.915 | +5.01 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 42.2% | -0.113 | -4.75 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 22.4% | -0.002 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.3% | 0.177 | +1.12 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 29.1% | -0.009 | -0.26 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.7% | -0.045 | -0.44 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.868 | -1.74 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.2% | 0.056 | +0.30 |
| Undeclared quantities | 92.0% | -0.131 | -12.04 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| Additive penalty | -5.48 | 0.236 | -1.29 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.996 | -7.00 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.915 | +5.01 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.116 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 42.2% | -0.113 | -4.75 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.088 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 22.4% | -0.002 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.3% | 0.177 | +1.12 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 29.1% | -0.009 | -0.26 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.7% | -0.045 | -0.44 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.868 | -1.74 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.2% | 0.056 | +0.30 |
| Undeclared quantities | 92.0% | -0.131 | -12.04 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | no | 1.703 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | -0.506 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | -0.073 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -5.48 | 0.236 | -1.29 |
| 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
- 46.7
- Final score
- 47/100
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 (8% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 1.6/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 (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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supplementary flakes for mixing with meat (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Species-appropriate and balanced nutrition (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Provides the balance and fibre dogs need for healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| With native green herbs (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| With valuable vitamins and minerals (on pack) | Content | 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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