Sausage Dog Sanctuary Food Peptide+ Weight Control & Joint Care
Dry Extruded complete High meat Clear label
Is Sausage Dog Sanctuary Food Peptide+ Weight Control & Joint Care 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.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 65 out of 100. The meat content contributed +4.6, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.6. On the other hand, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Finally, ingredients without printed percentages contributed -4.3 to the final calculation.
41% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe65
- Nutritionalhigh90
- Transparency87
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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 extruded dry food for adult dogs, with hydrolysed white fish, potatoes and white fish as the main ingredients.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 30%
- Fat
- 10%
- Fibre
- 7%
- Ash
- 6%
- Moisture
- 8%
- Carbohydrates
- 39%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1.60%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 0.60%
- Calcium
- 1.10%
- Phosphorus
- 0.90%
- Sodium
- 0.30%
Energy: 325 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 32.60%
- Fat
- 10.90%
- Fibre
- 7.60%
- Ash
- 6.50%
- Carbohydrates
- 42.40%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Added L-carnitine (referenced in FAQ)
Technological additives
Natural Mixed Tocopherols (Natural Antioxidant)
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep bag sealed and use within 6 weeks of opening. Best before and batch number see base of pack.
Feeding guide
Weight of Dog: 1-5kg -> 20-75g (weight loss) / 25-90g (maintenance); 5-10kg -> 75-125g / 90-150g; 10-20kg -> 125-210g / 150-255g
Reviews
35 reviews on this product · 4.5/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (13)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freshly Prepared Hydrolysed White Fish (26%) | Hydrolysed White Fish | meat | medium | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | Potato | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 10.2 |
| 3 | Hydrolysed Dried White Fish (11.5%) | White Fish | meat | good | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| 4 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 9.2 |
| 5 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | - | 8.1 |
| 6 | Salmon Oil (5.5%) | Salmon Oil | oil | good | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 7 | Lignocellulose (5.5%) | Lignocellulose | fibre | medium | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 8 | Beet Pulp (4%) | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 9 | Pea Fibre (4%) | Pea Fibre | fibre | medium | 4 | 4.0 |
| 10 | Hydrolysed Salmon Gravy (2.5%) | Salmon | meat | good | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 11 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 7.1 |
| 12 | Green Lipped Mussel (0.3%) | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 13 | Marigold (Source of Lutein) | Calendula | veg | good | - | 6.1 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- sausagedogsanctuaryfood.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 v3 on 2026-10-07. 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 | +5.63 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 47.7% | 0.096 | +4.58 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.4% | -0.115 | -2.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.5% | -0.092 | -0.69 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.4% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| Undeclared quantities | 40.7% | -0.106 | -4.30 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.63 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 47.7% | 0.096 | +4.58 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.4% | -0.115 | -2.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.5% | -0.092 | -0.69 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.4% | -0.012 | -0.11 |
| 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 | 40.7% | -0.106 | -4.30 |
| 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) | 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- 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 | 30 | 32.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 10 | 10.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 92.2 |
| Fibre | 7 | 7.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.1 | 1.2 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 90.9 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 98.9 |
| Sodium | 0.3 | 0.3 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 83.3 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 34.6 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 325 | 353.3 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 34.6). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 9 declared nutrients (combined weight 105); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 1 nutritional additive on the label
- Added L-carnitine (referenced in FAQ)
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 (59.3% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 11.9/20 |
| 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
- "Made in the UK" — supported by the declared made in the UK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proven to Reduce Weight in 90% of Dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Like Ozempic for Dachshunds (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Keeps Joints Healthy with Collagen (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally Reduces Body Fat Stores (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A protein packed recipe to manage weight, support joint health, and keep your Dachshund feeling fuller for longer (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes lean muscle maintenance (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rich in Omega-3 for skin and coat health (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Clinically proven results in weight control (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gentle on sensitive stomachs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With Freshly Prepared Hydrolysed White Fish (26%) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made in the UK (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| It's high in protein and low in fat, with added L-carnitine to support fat burning and fish peptides to naturally reduce appetite (on page) | High/low level | 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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