Harrier Pro Pet Foods Hypoallergenic Senior Light Dog Food
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Our verdict
Is Harrier Pro Pet Foods Hypoallergenic Senior Light Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 56/100 (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 rice, fish meal and barley as the main ingredients.
44% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for senior dogs
- 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
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- 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 21% · Fat 8%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21% |
| Fat | 8% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 6.50% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 52.50% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.60% |
| Calcium | 0.90% |
| Phosphorus | 0.60% |
Energy: 341 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Shelf Life: 18 months
Feeding guide
Weight of Dog (kg) 1 - 5: 30 - 100g per day; 5 - 20: 100 - 275g per day; 20 - 30: 275 - 375g per day; 30+: 375g+ per day
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 14,400 IU; Vitamin D3 1,925 IU; Vitamin E 95 IU; L-Carnitine 480 mg; Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg; Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg; Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35 mg; Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 12 mg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1 mg
Ingredients (9)44% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 52.9%
- meat 20.0%
- fibre 11.7%
- oil 8.8%
- supplement 6.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown Rice (22%) | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Dried Fish (20%) | Fish Meal | meat · medium | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 11.0 |
| 4 | Oats | Oats | carb · medium | - | 9.9 |
| 5 | White Rice (10%) | Rice - white | carb · medium | 10 | 10.0 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 8.8 |
| 7 | Beet Pulp (4%) | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 8 | Pea Fibre | Pea Fibre | fibre · medium | - | 7.7 |
| 9 | Brewer’s Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 6.6 |
- 1. Brown Rice (22%)22% declared22.0% estimated
- 2. Dried Fish (20%)20% declared20.0% estimated
- 3. Barley11.0% estimated
- 4. Oats9.9% estimated
- 5. White Rice (10%)10% declared10.0% estimated
- 6. Chicken Fat8.8% estimated
- 7. Beet Pulp (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 8. Pea Fibre7.7% estimated
- 9. Brewer’s Yeast6.6% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Harrier Pro Pet Foods
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.harrierpropetfoods.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 score of 56 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and the carbohydrate content added -5.9 points. Additionally, the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.1 points, while ingredients without printed percentages added -4.6 points to the final assessment.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. 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 | +5.08 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 20.4% | 0.096 | +1.96 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 51.6% | -0.115 | -5.93 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.7% | -0.092 | -0.89 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.7% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| Undeclared quantities | 44.0% | -0.106 | -4.65 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | +5.08 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 20.4% | 0.096 | +1.96 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 51.6% | -0.115 | -5.93 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.7% | -0.092 | -0.89 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.7% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 44.0% | -0.106 | -4.65 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 56.1
- Final score
- 56/100
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.
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 | 21 | 22.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 83.2 |
| Fat | 8 | 8.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 83.2 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 84.3 |
| Phosphorus | 0.6 | 0.7 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 82.6 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.5 | 1.5 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 341 | 370.7 | 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 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 14,400 IU
- Vitamin D3 1,925 IU
- Vitamin E 95 IU
- L-Carnitine 480 mg
- Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg
- Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg
- Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35 mg
- Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 12 mg
- Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1 mg
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
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 (56% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 11.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| 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.
75/100 · limited — 4 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "A high protein, fish based diet, which may be suitable for dogs with Diabetes. No added sugar to help prevent blood sugar spikes." — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "A complete, low fat and perfectly balanced dry Hypoallergenic Senior Light dog food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Formulated with lower fat levels and calories to aid weight loss. No sugar added." — supported by the declared low fat data.
- "Easy to digest and low in fat." — supported by the declared low fat data.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A complete, low fat and perfectly balanced dry Hypoallergenic Senior Light dog food (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated without common pet food allergens such as - beef pork wheat wheat gluten dairy egg soya (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated with a highly digestible animal protein source and rice which is gentle on a pets digestive tract (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains Glucosamine, Chondroitin & MSM to support joint health and mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With Yucca Schidigera which may help reduce stool and body odour. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Specially formulated crunchy kibbles, with a unique abrasive surface for better cleaning of the teeth, while stimulating saliva production, which helps to neutralise acidity in the mouth and may help reduce plaque build-up (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low Fat - 15% less fat than our standard adult recipes. (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated with lower fat levels and calories to aid weight loss. No sugar added. (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easy to digest and low in fat. (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural - No artificial additives, preservatives, flavours or colours for natural goodness. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Source of Antioxidants - With added peas which contain health promoting antioxidants that may help towards the prevention of certain cancers, diabetes and arthritis. (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No added sugar, sweeteners or salt. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Palm Oil (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A high protein, fish based diet, which may be suitable for dogs with Diabetes. No added sugar to help prevent blood sugar spikes. (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids, Zinc and Biotin to help maintain a healthy skin & glossy coat. (on page) | Nutrient | 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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