Is Pero 80/20 Duck (Cold Pressed) a good dog food?
We score it 53/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score for this product is 53 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.5 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +8 points. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe53
- Nutritionalhigh94
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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 cold-pressed dry food for dogs of all life stages, with duck, tallow and sweet potatoes as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- High in protein: 56% protein on a dry-matter basis.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 52.20%
- Fat
- 17.90%
- Fibre
- 2.40%
- Ash
- 10.20%
- Moisture
- 7.30%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.21%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1.22%
- Calcium
- 1.10%
- Phosphorus
- 0.70%
Energy: 385 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 1500 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 175 IU/kg; Vitamin E 1 mg/kg; Vitamin B6 7.5 mg/kg; Vitamin C 51 mg/kg
Storage
Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight. Once opened, store in an airtight container.
Feeding guide
Body Weight (kg) / Resting-Mature (g) / Adult Hard Working (g) / Puppies from 4 Weeks (g): 5–107–180–180; 10–183–270–360; 15–251–360–540; 20–309–450–720; 30–412–600–1030; 40–514–750–1340; 50–616–900–1645; 60–717–1050–1950; 70–818–1200–2250; 80–919–1340–2560; 90–1020–1490–2870; 100–1120–1640–3180; 110–1210–1790–3490; 120–1300–1940–3800
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.9/5 · 292 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists hydrolysed white fish
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (26)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck (70%) | Duck | meat | medium | 70 | 70.0 |
| 2 | Beef Tallow (8%) | Tallow | oil | medium | 8 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Sweet Potato (8%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | 8 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Liver Gravy (3%) | Liver | meat | good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 5 | Whole Egg | Egg | meat | good | - | 0.8 |
| 6 | White Fish Hydrolysate | Hydrolysed White Fish | meat | medium | - | 0.8 |
| 7 | Vitamins and Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 0.8 |
| 8 | Prebiotic | Prebiotics | supplement | good | - | 0.7 |
| 9 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre | good | - | 0.7 |
| 10 | Peas | Peas | veg | good | - | 0.7 |
| 11 | Brewer’s Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | - | 0.7 |
| 12 | Cooked Linseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 0.6 |
| 13 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil | good | - | 0.6 |
| 14 | Apple Granulate | Apples | veg | good | - | 0.6 |
| 15 | Chicory Pulp | Chicory Pulp | fibre | medium | - | 0.6 |
| 16 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 0.5 |
| 17 | Seaweed | Seaweed | veg | good | - | 0.5 |
| 18 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg | good | - | 0.5 |
| 19 | Herbal Blend 0.25% (Chicory Root, Parsley, Thyme, Nettle Leaf, Rosemary, Camomile Leaf, Sage, Yucca Extract, Rosehip, Dandelion Leaf, Turmeric, Aniseed, Blackcurrant, Chia Seeds) | Herbs | veg | medium | 0.25 | 0.3 |
| 20 | Glucosamine (0.1%) | Glucosamine | supplement | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 21 | Collagen (0.08%) | Collagen | supplement | good | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| 22 | Green Lipped Mussel (0.05%) | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 23 | Chondroitin Sulphate (0.05%) | Chondroitin | supplement | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 24 | Natural Probiotic | Probiotic | supplement | good | - | 0.5 |
| 25 | MOS | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 0.5 |
| 26 | Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 0.4 |
Brand
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
- pero-online.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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-06. 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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.95 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.0% | -0.115 | -0.23 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.092 | -1.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.3% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 49.6% | -0.012 | -0.60 |
| Undeclared quantities | 99.8% | -0.106 | -10.53 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.95 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 2.0% | -0.115 | -0.23 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.2% | -0.092 | -1.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.3% | -0.005 | -0.08 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 49.6% | -0.012 | -0.60 |
| 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 | 99.8% | -0.106 | -10.53 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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 | 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
- 53.3
- Final score
- 53/100
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 | 52.2 | 56.3 (band 18.689320388349515 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 17.9 | 19.3 (band 5.710625674217908 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2.4 | 2.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 97.9 |
| Calcium | 1.1 | 1.2 (band 0.5191477885652643 to 2.5%) | 90.2 |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 0.8 (band 0.4153182308522115 to 1.6%) | 87.2 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 67.2 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 385 | 415.3 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 67.2). 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: 5 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 1500 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 175 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 1 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 7.5 mg/kg
- Vitamin C 51 mg/kg
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 (0.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 0.1/20 |
| 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 — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain & Gluten Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Pressed to Retain All Nutrients (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gentle Digestion (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High meat content and natural palatability make this a great option for fussy eaters (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Duck is a less common protein than chicken or beef, useful for dogs with sensitivities to typical proteins (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains added prebiotics, probiotics, herbs, botanicals, linseed and salmon oil to help support digestion, skin and coat health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Advanced joint care blend including collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin and green lipped mussel to help support mobility and healthy joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 80% total animal ingredients (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free of Acrylamide (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Alternative to Raw Feeding (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain & Gluten Free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for Dogs of all Ages (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 70% Duck (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives (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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