Virbac Complederm Nutritional Supplement
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Is Virbac Complederm Nutritional Supplement a good dog food?
This is a supplement, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a supplement should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.
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.
- RecipeNot applicable
- NutritionalNot applicable
- Transparency40
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
Complementary supplement for dogs of all life stages, with sunflower oil, fish oil and evening primrose oil as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Single named animal protein: fish.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- A supplement, not a complete diet: feed as an extra, not the whole diet.
- High in fat: 100% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- Meat makes up an estimated 9% of the dry matter (22% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Fat
- 100%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 9.80%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 48.30%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E 4416 UI
Technological additives
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) 217 mg
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- 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: 100.0% 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (3)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Refined sunflower oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 40.0 |
| 2 | fish oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 33.3 |
| 3 | evening primrose oil | Evening Primrose Oil | oil | good | - | 26.7 |
Brand
- Website
- https://uk.virbac.com/
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-22
- Product page
- uk.virbac.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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v2 on 2026-09-22. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.915 | +8.01 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 8.7% | 0.116 | +1.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 68.6% | -0.088 | -6.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.009 | -0.07 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 14.9% | -0.022 | -0.33 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.915 | +8.01 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 8.7% | 0.116 | +1.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.113 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 68.6% | -0.088 | -6.05 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.002 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 7.8% | -0.009 | -0.07 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 14.9% | -0.022 | -0.33 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.045 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.182 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.868 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.056 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 3.194 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 1.703 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 11.440 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | -0.506 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | -0.073 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | -0.339 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 16.475 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.236 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Raw | no | 13.322 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | 7.712 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | 6.583 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 4.857 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | 0.072 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 11.127 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 9.320 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | 4.569 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -2.321 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.996 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.833 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.711 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | 2.935 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | 2.292 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.00
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 54.1
- Final score
- 54/100
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.
| Model | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| v2 | 54/100 | current |
| v1 | 55/100 | |
| v1.9 | 57/100 |
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) | 10/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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 marketing claims made on the pack and product page, and how much evidence sits behind them. We record the claims as stated; we do not assess whether they are true.
| Claim | Type | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|
| Supports skin function (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps reduce itching & redness (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Daily nutritional supplement with the optimal balance of essential fatty acids (EFAs) to support your pet's skin health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Helps to reduce itching and redness in both cats and dogs (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Optimally balanced for skin health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutritionally optimised for maximum benefit (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complederm also features essential vitamins, which enhance the absorption and metabolism of EFAs to boost their effectiveness (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| EFAs strengthen the natural protective barrier for calm, itch-free skin (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes coat health (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| The rich and high-quality EFAs support a healthy coat, improving texture and reducing hair loss (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Zinc and other vitamins enhance EFA metabolism and absorption for maximum benefits (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| The particular EFAs contained in Complederm help to strengthen the skin barrier and to calm inflammation and itching (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-quality specific EFAs support a healthy hair growth (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Optimal EFA balance (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complederm is rich in omega-6 and omega-3 EFAs from sunflower oil, evening primrose oil and cold marine fish oil (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| The appealing taste makes it enjoyable for your pet (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Balanced at an optimal omega-6:omega-3 ratio of 5:1 (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| LA (linoleic acid) - Strengthens the skin barrier (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| LA - Helps to reduce dryness and flaking to support skin recovery (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) - Helps to calm skin irritation (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) - Helps to regulate the bodies natural defences that can cause redness and itching (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains the ideal 5:1 ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids for healthy skin function and structure (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
Limited: at least one claim rests on manufacturer assertion alone.
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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