Pooch & Mutt Cheddar Cheese Postbiotic Treats
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Our verdict
Is Pooch & Mutt Cheddar Cheese Postbiotic Treats a good dog food?
This is a treat, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a treat should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Complementary semi-moist dry treats for dogs of all life stages, with peas, tapioca and glycerine 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, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You need more protein than this: 9.0% on a dry-matter basis is in the low 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
What the label tells us
- The label lists 11 ingredients.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints quantities for 10 ingredients.
Why is this treat not scored?
Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete diets, so treats and complementary foods are presented as what the label tells us rather than a number that would invite comparison with complete meals.
What should I look for on a treat label?
A short ingredient list, named animal sources instead of generic terms, and no artificial colours or preservatives. Printed quantities are a good transparency signal, though few treat labels provide them.
These points are derived from the published ingredient list, not a rating.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 7.50% · Fat 1%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.50% |
| Fat | 1% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Ash | 3% |
| Moisture | 17% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.01% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.01% |
| Calcium | 0.20% |
| Phosphorus | 0.20% |
| Sodium | 0.10% |
Energy: 293 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Keep in a dry and cool place away from direct sunlight. Reseal after opening.
Feeding guide
TOY DOGS (0-5 kg) 6 treats/day; SMALL DOGS (5-10 kg) 6 - 11 treats/day; MEDIUM DOGS (10-25 kg) 11 - 21 treats/day; LARGE DOGS (25-50 kg) 21 - 35 treats/day; GIANT DOGS (50 kg+) 35+ treats/day
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin C (3a312) 35 mg
Technological additives
Citric Acid (1a330); DL-Malic Acid (1a296); Potassium Sorbate (1k202)
Ingredients (11)0% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- veg 48.0%
- other 24.0%
- carb 20.0%
- additive 5.0%
- fibre 2.0%
- supplement 1.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peas (38 %) | Peas | veg · good | 38 | 38.0 |
| 2 | Tapioca (20 %) | Tapioca | carb · medium | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Glycerol of Vegetable Origin (18 %) | Glycerine | other · medium | 18 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Cheddar Cheese (6 %) | Cheese | other · medium | 6 | 6.0 |
| 5 | Red Lentils (5 %) | Lentils | veg · medium | 5 | 5.0 |
| 6 | Pumpkin (5 %) | Pumpkin | veg · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 7 | Hydrolysed Yeasts (5 %) | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | 5 | 5.0 |
| 8 | Lignocellulose (2 %) | Lignocellulose | fibre · medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 9 | Fulvic Acids (0.5 %) | Fulvic Acid | supplement · medium | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | Cantaloupe Melon Extract (0.01 %) | Cantaloupe Melon | veg · good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 11 | Lactobacillus helveticus HA – 122 inactivated | Lactobacillus Helveticus HA 122 Inactivated | supplement · good | - | 0.5 |
- 1. Peas (38 %)38% declared38.0% estimated
- 2. Tapioca (20 %)20% declared20.0% estimated
- 3. Glycerol of Vegetable Origin (18 %)18% declared18.0% estimated
- 4. Cheddar Cheese (6 %)6% declared6.0% estimated
- 5. Red Lentils (5 %)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 6. Pumpkin (5 %)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 7. Hydrolysed Yeasts (5 %)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 8. Lignocellulose (2 %)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 9. Fulvic Acids (0.5 %)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 10. Cantaloupe Melon Extract (0.01 %)0.01% declared0.01% estimated
- 11. Lactobacillus helveticus HA – 122 inactivated0.5% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: Pooch & Mutt
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Product page
- www.poochandmutt.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
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
202 reviews on this product · 4.7/5
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
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 | +5.65 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.9% | -0.115 | -1.83 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 22.9% | -0.005 | -0.12 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.3% | 0.163 | +2.33 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| Other share of dry matter | 38.2% | -0.375 | -14.31 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.5% | -0.106 | -0.05 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -6.00 | 0.222 | -1.33 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.97 | 33.786 | +32.77 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | yes | -6.174 | -6.17 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.65 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.9% | -0.115 | -1.83 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 22.9% | -0.005 | -0.12 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 14.3% | 0.163 | +2.33 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.012 | -0.04 |
| Other share of dry matter | 38.2% | -0.375 | -14.31 |
| 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 | 0.5% | -0.106 | -0.05 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -6.00 | 0.222 | -1.33 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.97 | 33.786 | +32.77 |
| 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 | yes | -6.174 | -6.17 |
| 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
- -0.05
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 46.6
- Final score
- 47/100
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.
This is not a complete diet, so the 1-100 rating does not apply to it. Read the recipe breakdown above as ingredient-quality context only.
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
Not applicable to complementary food. FEDIAF reference ranges apply to complete diets.
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 (99.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 19.9/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
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.
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| with added ingredients to support gentle digestion (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pumpkin which is rich in natural fibre and nutrients, helping support healthy digestion and overall wellbeing (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Postbiotics that work from the inside out to nurture a balanced gut, helping keep digestion smooth and comfortable (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| meat-free (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hydrolysed Yeast as a natural source of high-quality protein and B vitamins to support energy, digestion, and overall wellbeing (on page) | Nutrient | 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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