Pero Gluten Free Low Calorie Salmon & Brown Rice
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Pero Gluten Free Low Calorie Salmon & Brown Rice a good dog food?
We score it 64/100 (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 rice, salmon protein and fish meal as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- 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 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 24% · Fat 10%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 10% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Ash | 6.50% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight. Once opened, store in an airtight container.
Feeding guide
Weight of Dog (KG) / Daily Feed (G): 1-5: 30-100; 5-10: 90-185; 10-20: 150-310; 20-30: 255-420; 30-40: 350-520; 40+: 450+
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 2,750 IU/kg; Vitamin E 100 mg/kg; Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 100 mg/kg; Iron (as Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg/kg; Manganese (as Manganese (II) Oxide) 20 mg/kg; Copper (as Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 15 mg/kg; Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate 60 mg/kg; Iodine (as Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 2 mg/kg; Selenium (as Organic Selenium) 0.1 mg/kg
Technological additives
Antioxidants
Ingredients (14)22% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 48.1%
- meat 39.2%
- oil 5.0%
- fibre 4.6%
- supplement 3.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown Rice (40%) | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | 40 | 40.0 |
| 2 | Salmon Meal (14%) | Salmon Protein | meat · good | 14 | 14.0 |
| 3 | Fish Meal (8%) | Fish Meal | meat · medium | 8 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Hydrolysed Salmon (11% | Salmon | meat · good | - | 11.0 |
| 5 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 6 | Salmon Oil (5%) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 7 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 3.0 |
| 8 | Flaked Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 9 | Chicken Gravy | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 10 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 11 | Krill | Krill | meat · good | - | 2.3 |
| 12 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 13 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 14 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Brown Rice (40%)40% declared40.0% estimated
- 2. Salmon Meal (14%)14% declared14.0% estimated
- 3. Fish Meal (8%)8% declared8.0% estimated
- 4. Hydrolysed Salmon (11%11.0% estimated
- 5. Beet Pulp3.1% estimated
- 6. Salmon Oil (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 7. Sweet Potato3.0% estimated
- 8. Flaked Potato2.8% estimated
- 9. Chicken Gravy2.6% estimated
- 10. Minerals2.4% estimated
- 11. Krill2.3% estimated
- 12. Glucosamine2.1% estimated
- 13. Chondroitin Sulphate1.9% estimated
- 14. Cranberry1.7% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Pero
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.
Brand and retailer reviews
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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 64 out of 100 based on several key factors. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and the carbohydrate content contributed -5.3 points. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.9 points, and the meat content contributed +3.6 points to the overall assessment.
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 | +5.88 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 37.7% | 0.096 | +3.62 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 46.2% | -0.115 | -5.32 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.092 | -0.57 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| Undeclared quantities | 22.0% | -0.106 | -2.32 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.88 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 37.7% | 0.096 | +3.62 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 46.2% | -0.115 | -5.32 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.1% | -0.092 | -0.57 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 3.5% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| 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 | 22.0% | -0.106 | -2.32 |
| 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) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 63.6
- Final score
- 64/100
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 | 24 | 26.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 93.2 |
| Fat | 10 | 11 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 93 |
| 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: 10 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 2,750 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 100 mg/kg
- Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 100 mg/kg
- Iron (as Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 50 mg/kg
- Manganese (as Manganese (II) Oxide) 20 mg/kg
- Copper (as Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 15 mg/kg
- Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate 60 mg/kg
- Iodine (as Calcium Iodate Anhydrous) 2 mg/kg
- Selenium (as Organic Selenium) 0.1 mg/kg
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 (78% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15.6/20 |
| 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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Low in Fat" — the declared label says otherwise on low fat.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gluten Free (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Healthy Joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with over 33% Fish (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low in Fat (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with All Natural Ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete, gluten-free dry dog food (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| naturally filled with Omega-3 which enhances coat appearance as well as aiding cognitive development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 15% less fat than similar conventional recipes (on page) | High/low level | 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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