veterinary diet
This is a medical nutrition decision. Speak to your vet.
This is a veterinary diet product: a "dietetic" feed designed for a particular nutritional purpose and intended for use under veterinary direction. The score and figures below are readings of the label, the same as for any other food: they can't tell you whether this product is right for your dog.
Specific Digestive Support Low Fat
Dry Extruded · completeveterinary diet
Our verdict
Is Specific Digestive Support Low Fat a good dog food?
We score it 44/100 (Poor). The main reasons are set out in "Why you might not" below, and every step of the calculation is shown under "How we calculated this score".
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with tapioca, rice protein and salmon protein as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
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 adult dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon protein
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice 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 23% · Fat 6.60%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23% |
| Fat | 6.60% |
| Fibre | 3.70% |
| Moisture | 8.50% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.70% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1.51% |
| Calcium | 0.99% |
| Phosphorus | 0.51% |
| Sodium | 0.35% |
Energy: 328 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feeding guide in grams per day by weight (2.5–80 kg): e.g. 5 kg = 125 g (thin), 100 g (normal), 80 g (overweight); 10 kg = 205/170/140 g; 20 kg = 350/290/230 g; 30 kg = 470/395/315 g. Daily requirement may vary by breed, environment, season and activity level; monitor and adjust to individual needs.
Additives declared on the label
Technological additives
Natural antioxidants (tocopherols and vitamin C)
Ingredients (19)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 25.4%
- carb 23.6%
- fibre 15.2%
- meat 12.3%
- oil 11.8%
- additive 8.0%
- veg 3.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb · medium | - | 6.9 |
| 2 | rice protein | Rice Protein | carb · medium | - | 6.7 |
| 3 | hydrolysed salmon protein | Salmon Protein | meat · good | - | 6.5 |
| 4 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 6.4 |
| 5 | fish oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 6.2 |
| 6 | potato protein | Potato protein | carb · medium | - | 6.0 |
| 7 | animal protein hydrolysate | Hydrolysed Animal Protein | meat · medium | - | 5.8 |
| 8 | vegetable oil | Vegetable oil | oil · medium | - | 5.6 |
| 9 | beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 10 | vitamins and trace elements (including chelated trace elements) | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 5.3 |
| 11 | cellulose powder | Powdered Cellulose | fibre · poor | - | 5.1 |
| 12 | yeast (including sources of nucleotides, β-1,3/1,6-glucans and mannan-oligo-saccharides) | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 4.9 |
| 13 | psyllium husk | Psyllium fibre | fibre · good | - | 4.7 |
| 14 | fructooligo-saccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 4.5 |
| 15 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 4.4 |
| 16 | citrus extract | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 4.2 |
| 17 | maltodextrin | Maltodextrin | carb · poor | - | 4.0 |
| 18 | sodium chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.8 |
| 19 | rosemary extract. | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
- 1. Tapioca6.9% estimated
- 2. rice protein6.7% estimated
- 3. hydrolysed salmon protein6.5% estimated
- 4. minerals6.4% estimated
- 5. fish oil6.2% estimated
- 6. potato protein6.0% estimated
- 7. animal protein hydrolysate5.8% estimated
- 8. vegetable oil5.6% estimated
- 9. beet pulp5.4% estimated
- 10. vitamins and trace elements (including chelated trace elements)5.3% estimated
- 11. cellulose powder5.1% estimated
- 12. yeast (including sources of nucleotides, β-1,3/1,6-glucans and mannan-oligo-saccharides)4.9% estimated
- 13. psyllium husk4.7% estimated
- 14. fructooligo-saccharides4.5% estimated
- 15. calcium carbonate4.4% estimated
- 16. citrus extract4.2% estimated
- 17. maltodextrin4.0% estimated
- 18. sodium chloride3.8% estimated
- 19. rosemary extract.3.6% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Specific
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
- www.specific-diets.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?
The overall score is 44 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format contributed -6.7 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +4.5 points, with being labelled nutritionally complete adding +2.3. This is a general explanation of how the score works, not veterinary advice. For any health condition, food choice is a decision for your vet.
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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.54 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.7% | -0.115 | -1.81 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.5% | -0.092 | -1.34 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.9% | 0.163 | +1.45 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 29.0% | -0.012 | -0.35 |
| Recipe graded poor | 12.9% | -0.065 | -0.84 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.1% | 0.060 | +0.30 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -9.77 | 0.222 | -2.17 |
| 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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.54 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.7% | -0.115 | -1.81 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.5% | -0.092 | -1.34 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.7% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.9% | 0.163 | +1.45 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 29.0% | -0.012 | -0.35 |
| 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 | 12.9% | -0.065 | -0.84 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.1% | 0.060 | +0.30 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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 | -9.77 | 0.222 | -2.17 |
| 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
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 44.1
- Final score
- 44/100
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 | 23 | 25.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 89.5 |
| Fat | 6.6 | 7.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 77.1 |
| Fibre | 3.7 | 4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.99 | 1.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 87.5 |
| Phosphorus | 0.51 | 0.6 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 77.9 |
| Sodium | 0.35 | 0.4 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.9 | 1.9 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 328 | 358.5 | 100 |
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 95); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture 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) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents declared, 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptionally low-fat levels at 7% of dry matter - make these diets suitable for the management of both moderate and severe cases of pancreatitis and cholestasis (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low fat and high levels of omega-3 from fish help reduce triglyceride levels (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with hypoallergenic ingredients, hydrolysed salmon and tapioca, this diet is also suitable for dogs with IBD and food allergies and for feeding during periods of reduced intestinal gut barrier (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With added free nucleotides supporting both immune function and rapid repair of the gut aiding nutrient absorption and speed of return to full digestive health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With added AuraGuard supporting gut barrier integrity and a balanced microbiome (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With natural antioxidants (tocopherols and vitamin C) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains no added artificial colours or flavourings (on page) | Free-from | 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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