Is Lifelong Functionals Joint Guard 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.
Why this score?
The overall score is 59 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points against the score. Overall ingredient quality, referring to the overall quality of the ingredient list, contributed +7.2 points. Complete recipe, being labelled nutritionally complete, contributed +2.3 points, and printed percentages, meaning printing percentages for most of the recipe, contributed +2 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe59
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency50
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete wet paté food for dogs of all life stages, with chicken, salmon and rice as the main ingredients.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 8%
- Fat
- 6%
- Fibre
- 1.50%
- Moisture
- 78%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E supplement; Niacin; L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate; Thiamine mononitrate; Calcium pantothenate; Vitamin A acetate; Folic acid; Riboflavin; Biotin; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Vitamin B12 supplement; Vitamin D3 supplement; Zinc sulfate; Ferrous sulfate; Zinc proteinate; Copper sulfate; Manganese sulfate; Copper proteinate; Selenium yeast (inactive); Manganese proteinate; Potassium iodide
Technological additives
Guar gum
Feeding guide
1 can of 354g of food for every 10 kg of body weight per day. Puppies may need up to twice the amount, and pregnant and nursing females may need up to three times the amount.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 27.3% on a dry-matter basis is in the high 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 (25)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 5.3 |
| 2 | salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 5.2 |
| 3 | rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 5.1 |
| 4 | chicken liver | Chicken Liver | meat | good | - | 4.9 |
| 5 | carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 4.8 |
| 6 | guar gum | Guar gum | additive | medium | - | 4.7 |
| 7 | coconut oil | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 4.6 |
| 8 | spinach | Spinach | veg | good | - | 4.5 |
| 9 | kale | Kale | veg | good | - | 4.4 |
| 10 | seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 4.3 |
| 11 | glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 4.2 |
| 12 | chicory root | Chicory root | veg | good | - | 4.1 |
| 13 | Yucca schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | - | 4.0 |
| 14 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 3.9 |
| 15 | niacin | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 3.8 |
| 16 | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement | good | - | 3.7 |
| 17 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 3.6 |
| 18 | calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 3.5 |
| 19 | vitamin A acetate | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 3.4 |
| 20 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 21 | riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 3.2 |
| 22 | biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 23 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | vitamin D3 supplement. | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- livelongpetnutrition.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 v3 on 2026-10-07. 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.23 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.115 | -0.75 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.7% | -0.092 | -0.62 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.6% | -0.012 | -0.79 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -5.68 | 0.222 | -1.26 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.23 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.115 | -0.75 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.7% | -0.092 | -0.62 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.005 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.6% | -0.012 | -0.79 |
| 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 | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | 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 | -5.68 | 0.222 | -1.26 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 59.3
- 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.
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 | 8 | 36.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 6 | 27.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1.5 | 6.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 21 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E supplement
- Niacin
- L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
- Thiamine mononitrate
- Calcium pantothenate
- Vitamin A acetate
- Folic acid
- Riboflavin
- Biotin
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 supplement
- Vitamin D3 supplement
- Zinc sulfate
- Ferrous sulfate
- Zinc proteinate
- Copper sulfate
- Manganese sulfate
- Copper proteinate
- Selenium yeast (inactive)
- Manganese proteinate
- Potassium iodide
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 (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 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| designed to support joint health and overall mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains glucosamine (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Brown rice: hypoallergenic (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Source of Vitamin A and beta-carotene (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| strengthens the immune system and helps maintain weight (on page) | Functional | 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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