Pooch & Mutt Superfoods Senior Dry Food
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Pooch & Mutt Superfoods Senior Dry Food 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 extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with dried chicken protein, 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 beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- 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 25% · Fat 8.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25% |
| Fat | 8.50% |
| Fibre | 4.50% |
| Ash | 6% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.60% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.60% |
| Calcium | 1.20% |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% |
| Sodium | 0.10% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Keep in a dry and cool place away from direct sunlight.
Feeding guide
TOY DOGS (0-5 kg) 30 - 100 g/day SMALL DOGS (5-10 kg) 100 - 160 g/day MEDIUM DOGS (10-25 kg) 160 - 325 g/day LARGE DOGS (25-50 kg) 325 - 545 g/day GIANT DOGS (50 kg+) 545+ g/day
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (27)19% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 41.8%
- meat 34.0%
- veg 11.0%
- fibre 7.0%
- oil 4.3%
- additive 1.0%
- supplement 1.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dried Chicken Protein (30%) | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | 30 | 30.0 |
| 2 | Sweet Potato (23%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 18.8 |
| 4 | Chickpeas (4%) | Chickpeas | veg · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 5 | Hydrolysed Chicken Liver (4%) | Hydrolysed Chicken Liver | meat · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 6 | Dried Pumpkin (4%) | Pumpkin | veg · good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 7 | Dried Apple Pulp (4%) | Apple Fibre | fibre · medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 8 | Lignocellulose (3%) | Lignocellulose | fibre · medium | 3 | 3.0 |
| 9 | Chicken Fat (2%) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 10 | Linseed (2%) | Linseed | veg · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 11 | Salmon Oil (2%) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 12 | Hydrolysed Yeasts (1%) | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | 1 | 1.0 |
| 13 | Potassium Chloride (0.4%) | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 14 | Microalgae Oil (0.3%) | Algae Oil | oil · good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 15 | Carrots (0.3%) | Carrots | veg · good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 16 | Dried Chamomile (0.2%) | Chamomile | veg · good | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 17 | Dried Cranberries (0.2%) | Cranberries | veg · good | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 18 | Dried Seaweed (0.2%) | Dried Sea Algae | supplement · good | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 19 | Mannanoligosaccharides (0.15%) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.15 | 0.1 |
| 20 | Fructooligosaccharides (0.1%) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 21 | Glucosamine (0.1%) | Glucosamine | supplement · good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 22 | Dried Blackcurrant (0.05%) | Blackcurrant | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 23 | Dried Spinach (0.05%) | Spinach | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 24 | Dried Rosehips (0.05%) | Rose Hip | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 25 | Dried Pomegranate (0.05%) | Pomegranate | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 26 | Dried Kale (0.05%) | Kale | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 27 | Mojave Yucca (0.01%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
- 1. Dried Chicken Protein (30%)30% declared30.0% estimated
- 2. Sweet Potato (23%)23% declared23.0% estimated
- 3. Potato18.8% estimated
- 4. Chickpeas (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 5. Hydrolysed Chicken Liver (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 6. Dried Pumpkin (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 7. Dried Apple Pulp (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
- 8. Lignocellulose (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
- 9. Chicken Fat (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 10. Linseed (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 11. Salmon Oil (2%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 12. Hydrolysed Yeasts (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 13. Potassium Chloride (0.4%)0.4% declared0.4% estimated
- 14. Microalgae Oil (0.3%)0.3% declared0.3% estimated
- 15. Carrots (0.3%)0.3% declared0.3% estimated
- 16. Dried Chamomile (0.2%)0.2% declared0.2% estimated
- 17. Dried Cranberries (0.2%)0.2% declared0.2% estimated
- 18. Dried Seaweed (0.2%)0.2% declared0.2% estimated
- 19. Mannanoligosaccharides (0.15%)0.15% declared0.1% estimated
- 20. Fructooligosaccharides (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 21. Glucosamine (0.1%)0.1% declared0.1% estimated
- 22. Dried Blackcurrant (0.05%)0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 23. Dried Spinach (0.05%)0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 24. Dried Rosehips (0.05%)0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 25. Dried Pomegranate (0.05%)0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 26. Dried Kale (0.05%)0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 27. Mojave Yucca (0.01%)0.01% declared0.01% 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
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- 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.
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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 65 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributes +7.1 points to the total, while the processing format contributes -6.7 points. Additionally, the meat content adds +4.9 points, and the carbohydrate content contributes -2 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.11 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 51.5% | 0.096 | +4.95 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.2% | -0.115 | -1.98 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.092 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.9% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.5% | 0.163 | +0.24 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 1.5% | -0.012 | -0.02 |
| Undeclared quantities | 18.8% | -0.106 | -1.98 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -1.20 | 0.222 | -0.27 |
| 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.11 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 51.5% | 0.096 | +4.95 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.2% | -0.115 | -1.98 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.0% | -0.092 | -0.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 10.9% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 1.5% | 0.163 | +0.24 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 1.5% | -0.012 | -0.02 |
| 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 | 18.8% | -0.106 | -1.98 |
| 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) | 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 | -1.20 | 0.222 | -0.27 |
| 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
- Subtotal
- 65.4
- 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 | 25 | 27.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 96.7 |
| Fat | 8.5 | 9.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 86.3 |
| Fibre | 4.5 | 5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 95 |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 0.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 88.9 |
| Sodium | 0.1 | 0.1 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.7 | 1.7 (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 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 95); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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 (81.2% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 16.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Additives declared).
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.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "high protein" — the declared label says otherwise on high protein.
Consistent with the label
- "grain-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| helps support digestion, muscle health, and improve nutrient absorption (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics to promote gut health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine & Chondroitin for joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| source of high-quality protein to maintain healthy muscles, and amino acids to support organ function and keep their metabolism running smoothly (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sweet Potato, Apple & Pumpkin as a blend of complex carbs and natural fibre, to support healthy digestion and steady energy release. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Salmon Oil as a source of omega-3 & 6 fatty acids, promoting cognitive function, joint mobility, and a glossy coat. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high protein (on page) | High/low level | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| 50% Fresh Chicken (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine & Chondroitin as compounds to help maintain cartilage health and joint flexibility. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Spinach & Carrot which are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and phytonutrients to support cellular health and the immune system. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Prebiotics to nourish beneficial gut bacteria, supporting optimal digestive health and nutrient absorption. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | 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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