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 Heart & Kidney Support hydrolysed
Wet Pate · complementaryveterinary diet
Our verdict
Is Specific Heart & Kidney Support hydrolysed a good dog food?
This is a complementary food, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a complementary food should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
Complementary wet paté food for adult dogs, with potato starch, salmon protein and sunflower oil 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
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 23.7% 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
What the label tells us
- The label lists 16 ingredients.
- Names its animal sources (1 named ingredient).
- Every animal ingredient is a named source.
- Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
- Prints no ingredient quantities.
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 6.10% · Fat 6.90%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6.10% |
| Fat | 6.90% |
| Fibre | 0.30% |
| Moisture | 70.90% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.60% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.90% |
| Calcium | 0.11% |
| Phosphorus | 0.08% |
| Sodium | 0.06% |
Energy: 138 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feeding guide in grams per day based on weight (1-25 kg) and body condition (thin, normal weight, overweight); e.g. 10 kg normal weight: 410 g/day
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (16)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 25.8%
- supplement 21.9%
- fibre 19.6%
- oil 15.1%
- additive 9.7%
- meat 7.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potato starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 8.2 |
| 2 | hydrolysed salmon protein | Salmon Protein | meat · good | - | 7.9 |
| 3 | sunflower oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 7.7 |
| 4 | fish oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 7.4 |
| 5 | potato protein | Potato protein | carb · medium | - | 7.1 |
| 6 | cellulose powder | Powdered Cellulose | fibre · poor | - | 6.9 |
| 7 | beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.6 |
| 8 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 6.4 |
| 9 | psyllium husk | Psyllium fibre | fibre · good | - | 6.1 |
| 10 | fructo-oligo-saccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 5.9 |
| 11 | dextrose | Dextrose | carb · poor | - | 5.6 |
| 12 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 13 | citrus extract | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 5.1 |
| 14 | maltodextrin | Maltodextrin | carb · poor | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | sodium chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.6 |
| 16 | yeasts products | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 4.3 |
- 1. Potato starch8.2% estimated
- 2. hydrolysed salmon protein7.9% estimated
- 3. sunflower oil7.7% estimated
- 4. fish oil7.4% estimated
- 5. potato protein7.1% estimated
- 6. cellulose powder6.9% estimated
- 7. beet pulp6.6% estimated
- 8. minerals6.4% estimated
- 9. psyllium husk6.1% estimated
- 10. fructo-oligo-saccharides5.9% estimated
- 11. dextrose5.6% estimated
- 12. calcium carbonate5.4% estimated
- 13. citrus extract5.1% estimated
- 14. maltodextrin4.8% estimated
- 15. sodium chloride4.6% estimated
- 16. yeasts products4.3% 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
- 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
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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.68 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 15.9% | -0.115 | -1.83 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 18.2% | -0.092 | -1.68 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.7% | 0.163 | +1.74 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 24.7% | -0.012 | -0.30 |
| Recipe graded poor | 30.1% | -0.065 | -1.96 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.2% | 0.060 | +0.49 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -11.72 | 0.222 | -2.60 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.68 |
| 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 | 18.2% | -0.092 | -1.68 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.7% | 0.163 | +1.74 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 24.7% | -0.012 | -0.30 |
| 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 | 30.1% | -0.065 | -1.96 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 5 | -0.876 | -4.38 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 8.2% | 0.060 | +0.49 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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 | -11.72 | 0.222 | -2.60 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 43.4
- Final score
- 43/100
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Additives 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrolysed proteins for maximum digestibility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highly digestible proteins reduce the amount of undigested protein the gut helping reduce the build up of uremic toxins that can damage the kidneys (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With fermentable fibres and AuraGuard to support a healthy microbiome, managing the gut kidney axis (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Uniquely high levels of the Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA from fish oil help reduce inflammation & oxidative stress, lowering blood pressure and proteinuria (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lower mineral and protein levels to reduce kidney workload combined with proteins of high biological value (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High levels of Omega-3 and restricted phosphorus content to support kidney function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| L-carnitine and taurine support the heart function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Reduced salt content will support healthy blood pressure (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Reduced protein added potassium citrate and the alkaline urine can help prevent the formation of calcium oxalate, urate or cysteine stones (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains no added artificial colours or flavourings (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With fermentable fibres (beet pulp and FOS) and AuraGuard (containing natural polyphenols) for a healthy gut microbiome and intestinal barrier integrity (on page) | Content | 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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