Techni-Cal Bone & Joint
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Techni-Cal Bone & Joint a good dog food?
We score it 46/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for adult dogs, with dried chicken protein, turkey and rice as the main ingredients.
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 beef, lamb, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids duck: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal 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 26% · Fat 13%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 13% |
| Fibre | 2.50% |
| Ash | 5.50% |
| Moisture | 9% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.54% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.03% |
Energy: 375 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Use our feeding guide for recommended daily amounts. Adjust as necessary according to your dog's weight, age or level of activity. This product is not intended for growing dogs or pregnant/lactating dogs. If in doubt, consult your vet. Always ensure your dog has fresh water available.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
3a672a Vitamin A - retinyl acetat 18,000 IU; 3a671 Vitamin D3 - cholecalciferol 1,800 IU; 3a700 Vitamin E - alpha-tocopherol 180 mg; 3a300 Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) 50 mg; 3a820 Vitamin B1 3.00 mg; 3aE101 Vitamin B2 12.00 mg; 3a831 Vitamin B6 2.40 mg; 3a314 Niacin 25.80 mg; 3a842 D-Pantothenic acid 36.00 mg; 3a Vitamin B12 0.12 mg; 3a880 Biotin 0.03 mg; 3a316 Folic acid 0.48 mg; 3a890 Choline chloride 1000 mg; 3a820 L-carnitine 100 mg
Ingredients (16)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 28.8%
- meat 21.9%
- supplement 19.4%
- oil 12.5%
- veg 6.9%
- additive 5.6%
- fibre 4.8%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dehydrated chicken | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 8.2 |
| 2 | turkey and duck | Turkey | meat · medium | - | 7.9 |
| 3 | rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 7.7 |
| 4 | maize | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 7.4 |
| 5 | barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 7.1 |
| 6 | peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 6.9 |
| 7 | maize middlings | Maize / Corn | carb · medium | - | 6.6 |
| 8 | chicken fat | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 6.4 |
| 9 | salmon oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 6.1 |
| 10 | dried whole eggs | Dried Whole Egg | meat · good | - | 5.9 |
| 11 | sodium chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 5.6 |
| 12 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 13 | crude lecithins | Lecithin | supplement · good | - | 5.1 |
| 14 | chicory inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | brewers yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 4.6 |
| 16 | glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate 1300 mg. | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 4.3 |
- 1. Dehydrated chicken8.2% estimated
- 2. turkey and duck7.9% estimated
- 3. rice7.7% estimated
- 4. maize7.4% estimated
- 5. barley7.1% estimated
- 6. peas6.9% estimated
- 7. maize middlings6.6% estimated
- 8. chicken fat6.4% estimated
- 9. salmon oil6.1% estimated
- 10. dried whole eggs5.9% estimated
- 11. sodium chloride5.6% estimated
- 12. calcium carbonate5.4% estimated
- 13. crude lecithins5.1% estimated
- 14. chicory inulin4.8% estimated
- 15. brewers yeast4.6% estimated
- 16. glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate 1300 mg.4.3% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Techni-Cal
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
- technical-international.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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves a final score of 46 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.6 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.6.
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.60 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.3% | -0.115 | -3.60 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 15.2% | -0.092 | -1.40 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.0% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.6% | -0.065 | -0.36 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.6% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| 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 | -6.85 | 0.222 | -1.52 |
| 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 | +5.60 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.3% | -0.115 | -3.60 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 15.2% | -0.092 | -1.40 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 22.0% | -0.012 | -0.27 |
| 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 | 5.6% | -0.065 | -0.36 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.6% | 0.060 | +0.34 |
| 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 | -6.85 | 0.222 | -1.52 |
| 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
- 45.8
- Final score
- 46/100
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 | 26 | 28.6 (band 18.543956043956044 to 40%) | 98 |
| Fat | 13 | 14.3 (band 5.66620879120879 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2.5 | 2.7 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 375 | 412.1 | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 14 nutritional additives on the label
- 3a672a Vitamin A - retinyl acetat 18,000 IU
- 3a671 Vitamin D3 - cholecalciferol 1,800 IU
- 3a700 Vitamin E - alpha-tocopherol 180 mg
- 3a300 Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) 50 mg
- 3a820 Vitamin B1 3.00 mg
- 3aE101 Vitamin B2 12.00 mg
- 3a831 Vitamin B6 2.40 mg
- 3a314 Niacin 25.80 mg
- 3a842 D-Pantothenic acid 36.00 mg
- 3a Vitamin B12 0.12 mg
- 3a880 Biotin 0.03 mg
- 3a316 Folic acid 0.48 mg
- 3a890 Choline chloride 1000 mg
- 3a820 L-carnitine 100 mg
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| 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 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| complete pet food for adult dogs that are predisposed to the development of bone and joint diseases (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate are supplemented to supply building blocks for healthy cartilage (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains balanced levels of vitamins and minerals for enhanced vitality and well-being (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colorings, flavorings added (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Special plant fibers and prebiotics (like dried beet pulp and FOS) support the gut mobility and stabilize the gut flora (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A combination of chicken fat and cold pressed salmon oil delivers the Omega-3 fatty acids for a shiny coat and healthy skin (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated with a moderate calcium level and optimum calcium/phosphorus ratio for normal bone and joint development (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated with natural ingredients, with extra vitamins and minerals added (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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