Ruff's Recipes Lovely Lamb Stew with Potato and Mint Adult Wet Dog Food
Wet Chunks complete High meat Clear label
Is Ruff's Recipes Lovely Lamb Stew with Potato and Mint Adult Wet Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 76/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a total score of 76 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributes +5.1 to this total, alongside the meat content which adds +4.4. Conversely, ingredients without printed percentages deduct -3.7, while printing percentages on the label provides a further boost of +3.2.
28% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe76
- Nutritionalhigh93
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete wet food in chunks for adult dogs, with lamb, potatoes and spinach as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Meat makes up an estimated 38% of the dry matter (62% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Single named animal protein: lamb.
Why you might not
- High in fat: 31% fat on a dry-matter basis.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 9%
- Fat
- 8%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Ash
- 2.50%
- Moisture
- 74%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.10%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 0.80%
- Calcium
- 1%
- Phosphorus
- 0.50%
Energy: 114 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 3,300 IU; Vitamin D3 275 IU; Zinc (as Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) 27.5 mg; Iron (as Iron (II) Sulphate Monohydrate) 13.2 mg; Manganese (as Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate) 2.2 mg; Copper (as Copper (II) Sulphate Pentahydrate) 1.32 mg
Technological additives
None Stated
Storage
Always store in a cool dry place. Once opened, keep refrigerated and use within 2 days.
Feeding guide
Up to 5kg: up to 3/4 pack; 5-12kg: 3/4-1 3/4 packs; 12-25kg: 1 3/4-2 3/4 packs; 25-45kg: 2 3/4-4 1/4 packs. Serve with fresh water.
Reviews
52 reviews on this product · 4.6/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: lamb
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 30.8% on a dry-matter basis is in the high 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (19)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Lamb (61.8%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 61.8 | 61.8 |
| 2 | Potato (6.5%) | Potatoes | carb | medium | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 3 | Spinach (2.5%) | Spinach | veg | good | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 4 | Flaxseed (0.6%) | Linseed | veg | good | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 5 | Chicory Root (as a source of prebiotic FOS) (0.13%) | Chicory root | veg | good | 0.13 | 0.1 |
| 6 | Seaweed 0.05% | Seaweed | veg | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 7 | Nettle 0.02% | Nettles | veg | good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| 8 | Rosemary 0.015% | Rosemary | veg | good | 0.015 | 0.01 |
| 9 | Bay 0.015% | Bay Leaf | veg | medium | 0.015 | 0.01 |
| 10 | Dill 0.015% | Dill | veg | good | 0.015 | 0.01 |
| 11 | Mint 0.015% | Mint | veg | good | 0.015 | 0.01 |
| 12 | Oregano 0.015% | Oregano | veg | good | 0.015 | 0.01 |
| 13 | Thyme 0.015% | Thyme | veg | good | 0.015 | 0.01 |
| 14 | Chamomile 0.01% | Chamomile | veg | good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 15 | Turmeric 0.01% | Turmeric | veg | good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| 16 | Reishi Mushroom 0.005% | Mushrooms | veg | good | 0.005 | 0.01 |
| 17 | Valerian Root 0.005% | Valerian Root | veg | medium | 0.005 | 0.01 |
| 18 | 0.2%) (Seaweed, Nettle, Rosemary, Bay, Dill, Mint (0.015%), Oregano, Thyme, Chamomile, Turmeric, Reishi Mushroom, Valerian Root | Valerian Root | veg | medium | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 19 | Dried Blueberry. | Blueberries | veg | good | - | 28.1 |
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.petsathome.com
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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.915 | +5.07 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 38.1% | 0.116 | +4.42 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.113 | -0.40 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 58.3% | -0.002 | -0.10 |
| Undeclared quantities | 28.3% | -0.131 | -3.70 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 38.1 | -0.073 | -2.80 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | 2.292 | +2.29 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.915 | +5.07 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 38.1% | 0.116 | +4.42 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.113 | -0.40 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.088 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 58.3% | -0.002 | -0.10 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.009 | +0.00 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.045 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.868 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.056 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 28.3% | -0.131 | -3.70 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 38.1 | -0.073 | -2.80 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.236 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.996 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | 2.292 | +2.29 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.01
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 75.8
- Final score
- 76/100
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.
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 | 9 | 34.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 8 | 30.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 7.7 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 3.8 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 46.2 |
| Phosphorus | 0.5 | 1.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 79.8 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 2 | 2 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 114 | 438.5 | 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 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
High confidence: full analysis plus minerals or omegas and declared energy.
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 (71.7% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 14.3/20 |
| 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) - 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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| Joint care (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Tender lamb delivers rich, satisfying protein, while chunky potato adds wholesome, soothing energy. (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Skin & coat care (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gut health support (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Includes omega-6 (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Added vitamins & minerals (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Chamomile - for calming effects (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Mint - may help support fresher doggy breath (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Turmeric - known for its antioxidant properties (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Valerian Root - A gentle botanical for relaxation (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Reishi Mushroom - A natural source of antioxidants and linked with immune supporting properties (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Thyme - a natural source of essential vitamins, including A and C (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Oregano - A natural source of antioxidants (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Bay - a natural source of essential nutrients, including vitamin C and iron (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Seaweed - contains iodine and trace minerals (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rosemary - a natural source of antioxidants (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nettle - source of amino acids and essential minerals, including zinc (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| High meat content (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Dill - a natural source of essential minerals, including potassium (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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