Our verdict
Is Pero Calm Down Dog a good dog food?
We score it 65/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete cold-pressed dry food for dogs of all life stages, with turkey, sweet potatoes and potatoes as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon protein
- 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 23% · Fat 10.20%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23% |
| Fat | 10.20% |
| Fibre | 2.90% |
| Ash | 6.80% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.21% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.22% |
| Calcium | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% |
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
Body Weight (kg) 5-70+; Mature 86-576g, Adult Hard Working 118-1576g, Puppies from 4 Weeks 120-1576g
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15000iu/kg; Vitamin D3 1750iu/kg; Vitamin E 1mg/kg; Vitamin B6 7.5mg/kg; Vitamin C 51mg/kg
Ingredients (22)10% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 55.8%
- meat 31.5%
- supplement 9.6%
- oil 1.2%
- veg 1.2%
- fibre 0.7%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Turkey | meat · medium | - | 1.1 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato (28%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 28 | 28.0 |
| 3 | Potato (27%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 27 | 27.0 |
| 4 | Salmon Protein (20%) | Salmon Protein | meat · good | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Goose Fat (5%) | Goose | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 6 | Whole Egg (5%) | Egg | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 7 | Brewers Yeast (5%) | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 8 | Cane Molasses | Cane Molasses | carb · medium | - | 1.1 |
| 9 | Vitamins and Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 1.0 |
| 10 | Liver Gravy | Liver | meat · good | - | 1.0 |
| 11 | Prebiotic | Prebiotics | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
| 12 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 0.9 |
| 13 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
| 14 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 0.8 |
| 15 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 0.7 |
| 16 | Herbal Blend 0.25% (Chicory Root, Parsley, Thyme, Nettle Leaf, Rosemary, Camomile Leaf, Sage, Yucca Extract, Rosehip, Dandelion Leaf, Turmeric, Aniseed, Red Carnation, Marjoram, Yarrow, Lady's Mantle, Hawthorne Berries, Burdock, Milk Thistle, Garlic) | Herbs | veg · medium | 0.25 | 0.3 |
| 17 | Glucosamine (0.1%) | Glucosamine | supplement · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 18 | Collagen (0.08%) | Collagen | supplement · good | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| 19 | Green Lipped Mussel (0.05%) | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 20 | Chondroitin Sulphate (0.05%) | Chondroitin | supplement · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 21 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 0.7 |
| 22 | Lysine | Lysine | supplement · medium | - | 0.6 |
- 1. Turkey1.1% estimated
- 2. Sweet Potato (28%)28% declared28.0% estimated
- 3. Potato (27%)27% declared27.0% estimated
- 4. Salmon Protein (20%)20% declared20.0% estimated
- 5. Goose Fat (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 6. Whole Egg (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 7. Brewers Yeast (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 8. Cane Molasses1.1% estimated
- 9. Vitamins and Minerals1.0% estimated
- 10. Liver Gravy1.0% estimated
- 11. Prebiotic0.9% estimated
- 12. Inulin0.9% estimated
- 13. Alfalfa0.8% estimated
- 14. Salmon Oil0.8% estimated
- 15. Sunflower Oil0.7% estimated
- 16. Herbal Blend 0.25% (Chicory Root, Parsley, Thyme, Nettle Leaf, Rosemary, Camomile Leaf, Sage, Yucca Extract, Rosehip, Dandelion Leaf, Turmeric, Aniseed, Red Carnation, Marjoram, Yarrow, Lady's Mantle, Hawthorne Berries, Burdock, Milk Thistle, Garlic)0.25% declared0.3% estimated
- 17. Glucosamine (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 18. Collagen (0.08%)0.08% declared0.08% estimated
- 19. Green Lipped Mussel (0.05%)0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 20. Chondroitin Sulphate (0.05%)0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 21. Taurine0.7% estimated
- 22. Lysine0.6% 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?
The overall score for this food is 65 out of 100. Overall ingredient quality, reflecting the overall quality of the ingredient list, contributed +7.6 points, while the meat content added a further +2.4 points. The processing format reduced the score by -6.7, and the carbohydrate content also pulled it down by -4.9.
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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.65 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 24.9% | 0.096 | +2.39 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 42.8% | -0.115 | -4.92 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.092 | -0.33 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 25.6% | -0.012 | -0.31 |
| Undeclared quantities | 9.8% | -0.106 | -1.03 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.65 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 24.9% | 0.096 | +2.39 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 42.8% | -0.115 | -4.92 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.092 | -0.33 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.5% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 25.6% | -0.012 | -0.31 |
| 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 | 9.8% | -0.106 | -1.03 |
| 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 | 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
- 64.7
- Final score
- 65/100
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 | 23 | 25.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 90.6 |
| Fat | 10.2 | 11.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 94.1 |
| Fibre | 2.9 | 3.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.1 | 1.2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 91.7 |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 0.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 88.9 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 5 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 15000iu/kg
- Vitamin D3 1750iu/kg
- Vitamin E 1mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 7.5mg/kg
- Vitamin C 51mg/kg
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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 (90.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 18.1/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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 (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
- "Complete and balanced food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helps Calm & Settle Dogs (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cold Pressed to Retain All Nutrients (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gentle Digestion (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports everyday calm without chemical dipping (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lower protein level (23%) with adequate carbohydrates, formulated to support a calmer disposition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for Dogs of all ages (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced food (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 28% Turkey (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Includes Collagen, Green Lipped Mussel, and Chondroitin Sulphate alongside Taurine and Lysine (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free of Dairy & Soya (on pack) | Free-from | 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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