Virbac Veterinary HPM Senior Neutered Dog Small & Toy
Dry Extruded · completeClear label
Our verdict
Is Virbac Veterinary HPM Senior Neutered Dog Small & Toy a good dog food?
We score it 42/100 (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 poultry, rice and field bean hulls as the main ingredients.
89% 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, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists poultry
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- Your dog avoids pork: 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 32% · Fat 12%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 10.50% |
| Ash | 6.50% |
| Moisture | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.90% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 1.50% |
| Calcium | 1.30% |
| Phosphorus | 0.70% |
| Sodium | 0.40% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
VETERINARY HPM® Adult Small & Toy Neutered Dog is a complete and balanced dry food for neutered dogs under 10kg and entire dogs predisposed to weight gain.
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (17)89% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- fibre 24.5%
- supplement 18.3%
- meat 15.0%
- veg 12.6%
- oil 12.4%
- carb 11.0%
- additive 6.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dehydrated Pork and Poultry Protein | Poultry | meat · medium | - | 7.7 |
| 2 | 7% Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | 7 | 7.0 |
| 3 | Field Bean Hulls | Field Bean Hulls | fibre · medium | - | 7.5 |
| 4 | Hydrolysed Animal Protein | Hydrolysed Animal Protein | meat · medium | - | 7.2 |
| 5 | Whole Pea | Peas | veg · good | - | 7.0 |
| 6 | Lignocellulose | Lignocellulose | fibre · medium | - | 6.7 |
| 7 | 4% Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | 4 | 4.0 |
| 8 | Animal Fat | Unspecified Animal Fats and Oils | oil · poor | - | 6.4 |
| 9 | Mineral Salts | Salt | additive · poor | - | 6.2 |
| 10 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 5.9 |
| 11 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 5.7 |
| 12 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 13 | Fructo-Oligosaccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 5.2 |
| 14 | Psyllium Fibre | Psyllium fibre | fibre · good | - | 4.9 |
| 15 | Chitosan | Chitosan | supplement · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 16 | Pasteurised Lactobacillus Acidophilus | Pasteurised Lactobacillus Acidophilus | supplement · good | - | 4.4 |
| 17 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 4.1 |
- 1. Dehydrated Pork and Poultry Protein7.7% estimated
- 2. 7% Rice7% declared7.0% estimated
- 3. Field Bean Hulls7.5% estimated
- 4. Hydrolysed Animal Protein7.2% estimated
- 5. Whole Pea7.0% estimated
- 6. Lignocellulose6.7% estimated
- 7. 4% Potato Starch4% declared4.0% estimated
- 8. Animal Fat6.4% estimated
- 9. Mineral Salts6.2% estimated
- 10. Fish Oil5.9% estimated
- 11. Linseed5.7% estimated
- 12. Beet Pulp5.4% estimated
- 13. Fructo-Oligosaccharides5.2% estimated
- 14. Psyllium Fibre4.9% estimated
- 15. Chitosan4.6% estimated
- 16. Pasteurised Lactobacillus Acidophilus4.4% estimated
- 17. Chondroitin Sulphate4.1% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Virbac
- Website
- https://uk.virbac.com/
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
- 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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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 42 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +4.1 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -9.4, the processing format subtracted -6.7, and the additive load contributed -1.7 points.
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 | +4.10 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.5% | -0.115 | -0.98 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.6% | -0.092 | -1.35 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.6% | 0.163 | +1.08 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 20.1% | -0.012 | -0.25 |
| Recipe graded poor | 16.6% | -0.065 | -1.08 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.4% | 0.060 | +0.39 |
| Undeclared quantities | 89.0% | -0.106 | -9.40 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -7.75 | 0.222 | -1.72 |
| 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 | 0.4 | 9.191 | +4.10 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.5% | -0.115 | -0.98 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.6% | -0.092 | -1.35 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.6% | 0.163 | +1.08 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 20.1% | -0.012 | -0.25 |
| 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 | 16.6% | -0.065 | -1.08 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 6.4% | 0.060 | +0.39 |
| Undeclared quantities | 89.0% | -0.106 | -9.40 |
| 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 | -7.75 | 0.222 | -1.72 |
| 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
- 42.3
- Final score
- 42/100
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 | 32 | 35.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 10.5 | 11.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 55.8 |
| Calcium | 1.3 | 1.4 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 97.9 |
| Phosphorus | 0.7 | 0.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 88.5 |
| Sodium | 0.4 | 0.4 (band 0.1+%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.9 | 1.9 (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 8 declared nutrients (combined weight 95); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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 (11% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 2.2/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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 (Additives 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 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 · strong — 4 checkable claims: 4 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "High in protein and fibre to promote satiety, with low energy density to meet reduced energy needs" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "high protein and fibre to promote satiety and satisfaction" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "complete and balanced dry food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "VETERINARY HPM® Adult Neutered Small & Toy is high in protein and fibre to promote satiety, with a controlled energy density to meet reduced energy needs" — supported by the declared high protein data.
18 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin and coat support (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes oral and dental health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Body weight control (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| It also contains L-carnitine, an amino acid that encourages healthy fat metabolism (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Thanks to the high protein content this food helps to maintain muscle mass (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed helps to protect your small dog's oral health by limiting plaque and tartar formation and reducing bad breath (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| they support the skin barrier and promote the natural oils that keep the skin healthy and the coat glossy (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Thanks to the high level of quality proteins, this neutered dog food stimulates water intake, increases urine volume and stabilises urinary pH for a healthy urinary system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Maintains muscle mass The high amount of protein helps to maintain lean muscle and prevent muscle loss after neutering (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed helps to limit plaque and tartar formation, promote healthy gums and reduce bad breath (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-quality proteins stimulate water intake, increase urine volume and optimise urinary pH (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to promote skin and coat health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ascophyllum nodosum from seaweed to limit plaque and tartar formation and reduce bad breath (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Probiotics, postbiotics, fibres and bentonite to support healthy gut flora, regular digestion and normal stools (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High in protein and fibre to promote satiety, with low energy density to meet reduced energy needs (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| high protein and fibre to promote satiety and satisfaction (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, balanced at the optimal ratios for skin and coat health (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids at the optimal ratios to support the skin barrier and keep their coat shiny (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Reduced energy density and low carbohydrates to support healthy weight maintenance (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Developed by vets (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced dry food (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| VETERINARY HPM® Adult Neutered Small & Toy is high in protein and fibre to promote satiety, with a controlled energy density to meet reduced energy needs (on page) | High/low level | consistent | 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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