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 Struvite Management
Dry Extruded · completeveterinary diet
Our verdict
Is Specific Struvite Management a good dog food?
We score it 38/100 (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 cornstarch, wheat and maize gluten as the main ingredients.
Declared analysis sits below the FEDIAF minimum for phosphorus.
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, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork fat
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists wheat
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 20.8% 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. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 21% · Fat 19%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21% |
| Fat | 19% |
| Fibre | 1.60% |
| Moisture | 8.50% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.30% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.37% |
| Calcium | 0.55% |
| Phosphorus | 0.38% |
| Sodium | 0.60% |
Energy: 410 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
See feeding table in grams per day based on weight and condition (thin/normal/overweight). Daily requirement may vary by breed, environment, season and activity level. Divide daily ration into 3 or 4 meals to minimise postprandial increase in urinary pH.
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (17)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 33.1%
- meat 23.0%
- supplement 20.2%
- oil 10.9%
- fibre 8.9%
- veg 3.8%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maize starch | Cornstarch | carb · medium | - | 7.7 |
| 2 | wheat | Wheat | carb · poor | - | 7.5 |
| 3 | maize protein | Maize gluten | carb · poor | - | 7.2 |
| 4 | pork fat | Pork Fat | oil · medium | - | 7.0 |
| 5 | maize | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 6.8 |
| 6 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 6.6 |
| 7 | fish meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 6.3 |
| 8 | animal protein hydrolysate | Hydrolysed Animal Protein | meat · medium | - | 6.1 |
| 9 | potato protein | Potato protein | carb · medium | - | 5.9 |
| 10 | Antarctic krill | Krill | meat · good | - | 5.7 |
| 11 | vitamins and trace elements | Vitamin | supplement · good | - | 5.4 |
| 12 | cellulose powder | Powdered Cellulose | fibre · poor | - | 5.2 |
| 13 | yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 5.0 |
| 14 | methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | fish oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 4.5 |
| 16 | psyllium husk | Psyllium fibre | fibre · good | - | 4.3 |
| 17 | rosemary extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 4.1 |
- 1. Maize starch7.7% estimated
- 2. wheat7.5% estimated
- 3. maize protein7.2% estimated
- 4. pork fat7.0% estimated
- 5. maize6.8% estimated
- 6. minerals6.6% estimated
- 7. fish meal6.3% estimated
- 8. animal protein hydrolysate6.1% estimated
- 9. potato protein5.9% estimated
- 10. Antarctic krill5.7% estimated
- 11. vitamins and trace elements5.4% estimated
- 12. cellulose powder5.2% estimated
- 13. yeast5.0% estimated
- 14. methionine4.8% estimated
- 15. fish oil4.5% estimated
- 16. psyllium husk4.3% estimated
- 17. rosemary extract4.1% 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 product received a score of 38 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, where the label shows ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points. The processing format contributed -6.7 points, and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.6 points. On the positive side, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +3 points. 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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +3.01 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.6% | -0.115 | -3.63 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.3% | -0.092 | -1.22 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.8% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| Recipe graded poor | 18.8% | -0.065 | -1.22 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.1% | 0.060 | +0.42 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | 0.3 | 9.191 | +3.01 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.6% | -0.115 | -3.63 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.3% | -0.092 | -1.22 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.7% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.8% | -0.012 | -0.28 |
| 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 | 18.8% | -0.065 | -1.22 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 7.1% | 0.060 | +0.42 |
| 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 | 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
- Subtotal
- 38.1
- Final score
- 38/100
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 | 21 | 23 (band 20.16393442622951 to 40%) | 78.4 |
| Fat | 19 | 20.8 (band 6.161202185792351 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1.6 | 1.7 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 86.6 |
| Calcium | 0.55 | 0.6 (band 0.5601092896174864 to 2.5%) | 71.3 |
| Phosphorus | 0.38 | 0.4 (band 0.4480874316939891 to 1.6%) | 64.9 |
| Sodium | 0.6 | 0.7 (band 0.11202185792349728+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.4 | 1.4 (band 1 to 2%) | 96.8 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 410 | 448.1 | 50 |
Scored over 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 95); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Portion-control flag: 410 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 20.8% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
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) - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| designed to help dissolve struvite bladder stones and reduce the risk of new ones forming (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| makes your dog's urine more acidic helping dissolve struvite stones (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| promotes drinking to reduce the mineral concentration in the urine and increase urination, flushing out the stones (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fish oil promotes healthy skin, coat and joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains no added artificial colours or flavourings (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Reduced content of magnesium and phosphorus to help reduce the formation of new stones (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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