Our verdict
Is Pero Salmon & Sweet Potato 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.
Complete cold-pressed dry food for dogs of all life stages, with salmon, sweet potatoes and potatoes as the main ingredients.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 26% · Fat 14%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 2.70% |
| Ash | 7% |
| 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
Resting/Mature: 5kg=85g, 10kg=143g, 15kg=190g, 20kg=265g, 25kg=305g, 30kg=370g, 35kg=404g, 40kg=455g, 45kg=470g; Adult Hard Working approx 33% higher; Puppies from 4 Weeks approx 2x Resting values (max 585g at 35kg).
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 1750 IU/kg; Vitamin E 1 mg/kg; Vitamin B6 7.5 mg/kg; Vitamin C 51 mg/kg
Technological additives
Tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils - natural vitamin E based antioxidant
Ingredients (33)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 28.7%
- meat 22.3%
- carb 17.1%
- oil 13.8%
- fibre 9.8%
- veg 8.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon | Salmon | meat · good | - | 6.2 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 6.1 |
| 3 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 5.9 |
| 4 | Salmon Protein | Salmon Protein | meat · good | - | 5.8 |
| 5 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 5.6 |
| 6 | Whole Egg | Egg | meat · good | - | 5.5 |
| 7 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 5.3 |
| 8 | Brewer's Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 5.2 |
| 9 | Cane Molasses | Cane Molasses | carb · medium | - | 5.0 |
| 10 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 4.9 |
| 11 | Liver Gravy | Liver | meat · good | - | 4.8 |
| 12 | Prebiotic | Prebiotics | supplement · good | - | 4.6 |
| 13 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 4.5 |
| 14 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 4.3 |
| 15 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 4.2 |
| 16 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 4.0 |
| 17 | Herbal Blend | Herbs | veg · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 18 | 0.02% Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 19 | 0.02% Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 20 | 0.02% Thyme | Thyme | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 21 | 0.02% Nettle Leaf | Nettles | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 22 | 0.02% Rosemary | Rosemary | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 23 | 0.02% Camomile Leaf | Chamomile | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 24 | 0.02% Sage | Sage | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.02% Yucca Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 26 | 0.02% Rosehip | Rose Hip | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 27 | 0.02% Dandelion Leaf | Dandelion Root | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 28 | 0.02% Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 29 | 0.02% Aniseed | Aniseed | veg · good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 30 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 3.7 |
| 31 | Collagen | Collagen | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
| 32 | Green Lipped Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 33 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 3.3 |
- 1. Salmon6.2% estimated
- 2. Sweet Potato6.1% estimated
- 3. Potato5.9% estimated
- 4. Salmon Protein5.8% estimated
- 5. Salmon Oil5.6% estimated
- 6. Whole Egg5.5% estimated
- 7. Beet Pulp5.3% estimated
- 8. Brewer's Yeast5.2% estimated
- 9. Cane Molasses5.0% estimated
- 10. Minerals4.9% estimated
- 11. Liver Gravy4.8% estimated
- 12. Prebiotic4.6% estimated
- 13. Inulin4.5% estimated
- 14. Alfalfa4.3% estimated
- 15. Salmon Oil4.2% estimated
- 16. Sunflower Oil4.0% estimated
- 17. Herbal Blend3.9% estimated
- 18. 0.02% Chicory Root0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 19. 0.02% Parsley0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 20. 0.02% Thyme0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 21. 0.02% Nettle Leaf0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 22. 0.02% Rosemary0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 23. 0.02% Camomile Leaf0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 24. 0.02% Sage0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 25. 0.02% Yucca Extract0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 26. 0.02% Rosehip0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 27. 0.02% Dandelion Leaf0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 28. 0.02% Turmeric0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 29. 0.02% Aniseed0.02% declared0.02% estimated
- 30. Glucosamine3.7% estimated
- 31. Collagen3.6% estimated
- 32. Green Lipped Mussel3.4% estimated
- 33. Chondroitin Sulphate3.3% 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 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 +7.9 points. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
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 | 0.9 | 9.191 | +7.87 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.8% | -0.115 | -1.36 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 21.7% | -0.092 | -2.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.0% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 41.9% | -0.012 | -0.51 |
| 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 | +7.87 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.8% | -0.115 | -1.36 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 21.7% | -0.092 | -2.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.0% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 41.9% | -0.012 | -0.51 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 52.6
- 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 | 26 | 28.9 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.7 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2.7 | 3 (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 15000 IU/kg
- Vitamin D3 1750 IU/kg
- Vitamin E 1 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 7.5 mg/kg
- Vitamin C 51 mg/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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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 (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-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 page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gentle Digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Salmon oil and sunflower oil provide natural Omega 3 and 6 to help support healthy skin and a glossy coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics, herbs and botanicals help support healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enhanced with a 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 |
| Helps reduce itchyness and maintain a healthy coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for Dogs of all Ages (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free of Acrylamide (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains 36% Salmon (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain & Gluten Free (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Exclusive Joint Care Formula (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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