Our verdict
Is Healthy Paws British Turkey & Millet a good dog food?
We score it 57/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with dehydrated turkey protein, rice and millet as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
60% 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 adult dogs
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, 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 fish: the label lists salmon oil
- 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 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 8% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 14400 IU; Vitamin D3 2160 IU; Vitamin C 168 mg; Vitamin E 100 mg; Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate 160 mg; Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate 133 mg; Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate 105 mg; Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate 58 mg; Calcium Iodate Anhydrous 1.57 mg; Sodium Selenite 0.64 mg; DL-M 2200 mg
Ingredients (10)60% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 33.2%
- meat 27.0%
- oil 20.8%
- fibre 10.5%
- veg 8.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dried Turkey 25% | Dehydrated turkey protein | meat · good | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 12.6 |
| 3 | White Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 11.6 |
| 4 | Millet 9% | Millet | carb · good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 5 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 10.5 |
| 6 | Turkey Fat 4% | Poultry Fat | oil · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 7 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 9.5 |
| 8 | Turkey Stock 2% | Turkey | meat · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 9 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 8.4 |
| 10 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 7.4 |
- 1. Dried Turkey 25%25% declared25.0% estimated
- 2. Brown Rice12.6% estimated
- 3. White Rice11.6% estimated
- 4. Millet 9%9% declared9.0% estimated
- 5. Beet Pulp10.5% estimated
- 6. Turkey Fat 4%4% declared4.0% estimated
- 7. Sunflower Oil9.5% estimated
- 8. Turkey Stock 2%2% declared2.0% estimated
- 9. Alfalfa8.4% estimated
- 10. Salmon Oil7.4% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Healthy Paws
- Website
- https://healthypaws.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +44 (0)116 260 2100
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- healthypaws.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 a total score of 57 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list adds +6.8 points to the total. However, the processing format results in a deduction of -6.7 points. Additionally, ingredients without printed percentages reduce the score by -6.3 points, and the carbohydrate content contributes a further deduction of -4 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.77 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 27.7% | 0.096 | +2.65 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 34.9% | -0.115 | -4.02 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 24.6% | -0.092 | -2.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.5% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Undeclared quantities | 60.0% | -0.106 | -6.33 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.77 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 27.7% | 0.096 | +2.65 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 34.9% | -0.115 | -4.02 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 24.6% | -0.092 | -2.27 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.5% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| 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 | 60.0% | -0.106 | -6.33 |
| 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
- 57.4
- Final score
- 57/100
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 | 23.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 84.2 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 11 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 14400 IU
- Vitamin D3 2160 IU
- Vitamin C 168 mg
- Vitamin E 100 mg
- Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate 160 mg
- Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate 133 mg
- Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate 105 mg
- Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate 58 mg
- Calcium Iodate Anhydrous 1.57 mg
- Sodium Selenite 0.64 mg
- DL-M 2200 mg
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
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 (40% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Wheat and wheat gluten free" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The single source of protein, turkey, is highly digestible and very palatable, ideal for fussy eaters. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supporting the immune system and urinary tract (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Its insoluble fibre and the pre-biotic nature of millet aids good intestinal health helping to reduce flatulence. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic ingredients. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains a unique blend of herbs and vegetables aiding the prevention of flea and worm infestation. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| naturally high in vitamin C (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Wheat and wheat gluten free (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Wheat and wheat gluten free British turkey and millet complete food for dogs. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Wheat free to help prevent habitual paw chewing and licking caused by food intolerances. (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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