Harrier Pro Pet Foods Natural Turkey & Rice Senior Light Dog Food
Dry Extruded · completeClear label
Our verdict
Is Harrier Pro Pet Foods Natural Turkey & Rice Senior Light Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 59/100 (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 dehydrated turkey protein, turkey and poultry fat as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for senior dogs
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry fat
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists dehydrated turkey protein
- 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 20% · Fat 8%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20% |
| Fat | 8% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 6% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 54% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.70% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.70% |
| Calcium | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% |
Energy: 342 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 - 10: 100 - 180g per day; 10 - 20: 180 - 305g per day; 20 - 30: 305 - 415g per day; 30 - 40: 415 - 510g per day; 40+: 510g+ per day
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 14,425 IU; Vitamin D3 2,000 IU; Vitamin E 150 mg; L-Carnitine 50 mg; Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg; Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg; Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35 mg; Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 14 mg; Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1 mg; Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.28 mg
Ingredients (10)10% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 64.0%
- meat 24.0%
- veg 6.0%
- fibre 4.0%
- oil 2.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dried Turkey (17%) | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat · good | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Freshly Prepared Turkey (5%) | Turkey | meat · medium | 5 | 5.0 |
| 3 | Turkey Fat (2%) | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 4 | Turkey Gravy (2%) | Turkey | meat · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 5 | Brown Rice (23%) | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | 23 | 23.0 |
| 6 | White Rice (23%) | Rice - white | carb · medium | 23 | 23.0 |
| 7 | Oats (18%) | Oats | carb · medium | 18 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 9 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 3.3 |
| 10 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
- 1. Dried Turkey (17%)17% declared17.0% estimated
- 2. Freshly Prepared Turkey (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 3. Turkey Fat (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 4. Turkey Gravy (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 5. Brown Rice (23%)23% declared23.0% estimated
- 6. White Rice (23%)23% declared23.0% estimated
- 7. Oats (18%)18% declared18.0% estimated
- 8. Beet Pulp4.0% estimated
- 9. Linseed3.3% estimated
- 10. Alfalfa2.7% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-03
Brand and contact: Harrier Pro Pet Foods
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-03
- 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 product scores 59 out of 100. The carbohydrate content contributed -7.9 points, while the processing format contributed -6.7 points. On the positive side, the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +5.3 points and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
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 | +5.31 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 20.8% | 0.096 | +2.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 68.3% | -0.115 | -7.86 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.092 | -0.22 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Undeclared quantities | 10.0% | -0.106 | -1.06 |
| 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 | +5.31 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 20.8% | 0.096 | +2.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 68.3% | -0.115 | -7.86 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.4% | -0.092 | -0.22 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.1% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 10.0% | -0.106 | -1.06 |
| 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
- 58.8
- Final score
- 59/100
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 | 20 | 21.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 80.2 |
| Fat | 8 | 8.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 83.2 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.1 | 1.2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 90.9 |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 0.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 88 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 342 | 371.7 | 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: 10 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 14,425 IU
- Vitamin D3 2,000 IU
- Vitamin E 150 mg
- L-Carnitine 50 mg
- Zinc (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg
- Iron (Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg
- Manganese (Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 35 mg
- Copper (Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 14 mg
- Iodine (Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 1 mg
- Selenium (Sodium Selenite) 0.28 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 (90% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 18/20 |
| 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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Formulated with lower fat levels and calories to aid weight loss" — supported by the declared low fat data.
- "complete and perfectly balanced dry Natural Turkey and Rice Senior Light dog food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No sugar added (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Palm Oil (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| British Made from an award winning British manufacturer (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains Glucosamine, Chondroitin & MSM to support joint health and mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With Chicory Extract, which may help to promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria and help aid digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With Yucca extract which may help reduce stool and body odour (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Specially formulated crunchy kibbles, 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 |
| No added sugar, sweeteners or salt (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | 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 (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| containing vitamins and minerals for excellent general health and a strong immune system (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains seaweed which is a rich source of iodine for a healthier thyroid (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial additives, preservatives, flavours or colours for natural goodness (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Containing Turkey, a delicious and highly nutritious alternative to Chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with the finest ingredients and fresh turkey (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural Turkey and Rice SENIOR LIGHT Dog Food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A high quality meat based diet, which may be suitable for dogs with Diabetes. No sugar to help prevent blood sugar spikes. (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated with lower fat levels and calories to aid weight loss (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and perfectly balanced dry Natural Turkey and Rice Senior Light dog food (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| hypoallergenic and suitable for the most sensitive of dogs (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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