Is Lifelong Functionals Weight Control a good dog food?
We score it 58/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The food scored 58 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages pulled the score down by -10.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list lifted it by +7.2. Being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 points, and the additive load took off -1.4.
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.
- Recipe58
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency45
- 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, sweet potatoes and rice as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Single named animal protein: chicken.
- High in protein: 36% protein on a dry-matter basis.
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- High in fat: 27% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 8%
- Fat
- 6%
- Fibre
- 1.50%
- Moisture
- 78%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
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; Taurine; L-carnitine; Vitamin E supplement
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. Dogs of all breeds starting from 2 months of age.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Single named protein: chicken
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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 (32)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 4.1 |
| 2 | sweet potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 4.1 |
| 3 | rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 4.0 |
| 4 | chicken liver | Chicken Liver | meat | good | - | 3.9 |
| 5 | carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 3.9 |
| 6 | guar gum | Guar gum | additive | medium | - | 3.8 |
| 7 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 8 | cranberries | Cranberries | veg | good | - | 3.7 |
| 9 | dehydrated eggs | Egg | meat | good | - | 3.6 |
| 10 | taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | L-carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement | medium | - | 3.5 |
| 12 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 3.4 |
| 13 | niacin | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 3.4 |
| 14 | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement | good | - | 3.3 |
| 15 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 3.2 |
| 16 | calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 3.2 |
| 17 | vitamin A acetate | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 3.1 |
| 18 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 19 | riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 3.0 |
| 20 | biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 2.9 |
| 21 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 22 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 2.8 |
| 23 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.7 |
| 24 | zinc sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 25 | ferrous sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 26 | zinc proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | copper sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | manganese sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | copper proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | selenium yeast | Selenium | mineral | good | - | 2.3 |
| 31 | manganese proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | potassium iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
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 | +7.16 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.0% | -0.115 | -1.03 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.6% | 0.163 | +1.08 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 70.4% | -0.012 | -0.86 |
| 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 | -6.11 | 0.222 | -1.36 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.16 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 9.0% | -0.115 | -1.03 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.6% | 0.163 | +1.08 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 70.4% | -0.012 | -0.86 |
| 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 | -6.11 | 0.222 | -1.36 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 58.5
- Final score
- 58/100
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 | 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: 23 nutritional additives on the label
- 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
- Taurine
- L-carnitine
- Vitamin E supplement
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) | 5/10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintaining a healthy weight is important for helping reduce the risk of serious health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoarthritis, and respiratory problems (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| our recipe is formulated to be low in fat and high in protein to help maintain muscle mass (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains L-carnitine to support healthy fat metabolism and weight management (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cranberries A nutrient-rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, promoting urinary health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Brown Rice Provides healthy carbohydrates and fiber for sustained energy and digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Brown Rice hypoallergenic (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Carrots Source of Vitamin A and beta-carotene, it is a natural antioxidant that helps reduce premature aging (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sweet Potato Low in carbohydrates and a source of fiber (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chicken Mild-flavored meat strengthens the immune system and helps maintain weight (on page) | Content | 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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