Tribal Senior/Light Turkey
Dry Cold Pressed · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Tribal Senior/Light Turkey a good dog food?
We score it 67/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete cold-pressed dry food for senior dogs, with turkey, sweet potatoes and beet pulp as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for senior dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists whiting
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You need more protein than this: 19.4% on a dry-matter basis is in the low 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 19.40% · Fat 9.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.40% |
| Fat | 9.50% |
| Fibre | 3.10% |
| Ash | 5.70% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.16% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.31% |
| Calcium | 0.80% |
| Phosphorus | 0.50% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
IDEAL ADULT WEIGHT (kg) / DAILY FEED FOR MAINTENANCE (g) / DAILY FEED FOR WEIGHT LOSS (g): 5kg 90/80, 10kg 150/140, 15kg 205/180, 20kg 255/225, 25kg 300/260, 30kg 345/300, 40kg 430/380, 50kg 510/460, 60kg 580/520
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 13000 IU/kg; Vitamin C 10 mg/kg; Vitamin B6 4.7 mg/kg; Vitamin D3 1180 IU/kg; Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate 75 mg/kg; Manganous oxide 28 mg/kg; Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate 13.5 mg/kg; Zinc sulphate monohydrate 135 mg/kg; Calcium iodate anhydrous 1.4 mg/kg; Sodium selenite 0.16 mg/kg
Technological additives
Tocopherol-rich extract of natural origin
Ingredients (23)23% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 41.6%
- carb 35.0%
- veg 13.9%
- supplement 4.3%
- fibre 3.2%
- oil 2.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh turkey (35%) | Turkey | meat · medium | 35 | 35.0 |
| 2 | Sweet potato (35%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 35 | 35.0 |
| 3 | Beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 4 | Blue whiting fish | Whiting | meat · good | - | 1.6 |
| 5 | Whole egg (5%) | Egg | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 6 | Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 7 | Brewer's yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 8 | Sunflower oil (1.3%) | Sunflower oil | oil · good | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 9 | Salmon oil (0.75%) | Salmon Oil | oil · good | 0.75 | 0.8 |
| 10 | Inulin (source of prebiotic FOS) | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 1.5 |
| 11 | Herbal blend | Herbs | veg · medium | - | 1.4 |
| 12 | Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | - | 1.4 |
| 13 | Rosemary | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 14 | Nettle | Nettles | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 15 | Chamomile | Chamomile | veg · good | - | 1.3 |
| 16 | Sage | Sage | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 17 | Thyme | Thyme | veg · good | - | 1.2 |
| 18 | Coriander leaves | Coriander Leaves | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 19 | Dandelion leaves | Dandelion Leaves | veg · good | - | 1.1 |
| 20 | Liquorice | Liquorice | veg · medium | - | 1.0 |
| 21 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 1.0 |
| 22 | Chondroitin sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
| 23 | Green lipped mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
- 1. Fresh turkey (35%)35% declared35.0% estimated
- 2. Sweet potato (35%)35% declared35.0% estimated
- 3. Beet pulp1.7% estimated
- 4. Blue whiting fish1.6% estimated
- 5. Whole egg (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 6. Carrot1.6% estimated
- 7. Brewer's yeast1.5% estimated
- 8. Sunflower oil (1.3%)1.3% declared1.3% estimated
- 9. Salmon oil (0.75%)0.75% declared0.8% estimated
- 10. Inulin (source of prebiotic FOS)1.5% estimated
- 11. Herbal blend1.4% estimated
- 12. Parsley1.4% estimated
- 13. Rosemary1.3% estimated
- 14. Nettle1.3% estimated
- 15. Chamomile1.3% estimated
- 16. Sage1.2% estimated
- 17. Thyme1.2% estimated
- 18. Coriander leaves1.1% estimated
- 19. Dandelion leaves1.1% estimated
- 20. Liquorice1.0% estimated
- 21. Glucosamine1.0% estimated
- 22. Chondroitin sulphate0.9% estimated
- 23. Green lipped mussel0.9% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-05
Brand and contact: Tribal
- Website
- https://tribalpets.com/uk/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-05
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- tribalpets.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?
The recipe scored 67 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.4 points, while the processing format deducted -6.7. The meat content added +3.4 points, and the carbohydrate content took away -3.2.
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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.39 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 35.8% | 0.096 | +3.43 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 27.9% | -0.115 | -3.21 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.092 | -0.60 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.6% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.7% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 22.9% | -0.106 | -2.42 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.39 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 35.8% | 0.096 | +3.43 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 27.9% | -0.115 | -3.21 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.092 | -0.60 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.6% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.7% | -0.012 | -0.15 |
| 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 | 22.9% | -0.106 | -2.42 |
| 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 | 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| 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 | 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
- 67.4
- Final score
- 67/100
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 | 19.4 | 21.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 78.6 |
| Fat | 9.5 | 10.4 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 90.1 |
| Fibre | 3.1 | 3.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 81.2 |
| Phosphorus | 0.5 | 0.5 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 77.3 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 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 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 8.3% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 10 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A 13000 IU/kg
- Vitamin C 10 mg/kg
- Vitamin B6 4.7 mg/kg
- Vitamin D3 1180 IU/kg
- Iron (II) sulphate monohydrate 75 mg/kg
- Manganous oxide 28 mg/kg
- Copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate 13.5 mg/kg
- Zinc sulphate monohydrate 135 mg/kg
- Calcium iodate anhydrous 1.4 mg/kg
- Sodium selenite 0.16 mg/kg
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 (77.1% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15.4/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| 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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "grain free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "complete dog food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A reduced calorie, grain free & natural, cold pressed complete dog food with fresh turkey, green lipped mussel and extra joint care, specially developed for senior or overweight dogs. (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete dog food (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| fresh turkey (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| MSC CERTIFIED BLUE WHITING (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| FREE RUN TURKEY (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| extra joint care (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports active mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High in essential Omega-3 & 6 fatty acids - great for healthy skin and coat. (on page) | Functional | 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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