Waitrose Grain Free Adult Lamb Wet Dog Food
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Is Waitrose Grain Free Adult Lamb Wet Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 60/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score for this recipe is 60 out of 100. It gained +9 points for the overall quality of the ingredient list and +1.7 points for being labelled nutritionally complete. It lost -13.1 points for ingredients without printed percentages and -1.3 points for the oil and fat content.
100% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe60
- Nutritionalmedium99
- Transparency65
- Safety100
- Evidencelimited33
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete shelf-stable fresh food for adult dogs, with lamb, butternut squash and carrots as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Single named animal protein: lamb.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- High in protein: 35% protein on a dry-matter basis.
Why you might not
- High in fat: 27% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- Meat makes up an estimated 5% of the dry matter (9% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 10.50%
- Fat
- 8%
- Fibre
- 0.70%
- Ash
- 4%
- Moisture
- 70%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 2,500 IU; Vitamin D 200 IU; Vitamin E 30 mg; Zinc as Zinc Chelate of Glycine 50 mg; Iron as Iron Chelate of Amino Acids Hydrate 10 mg; Copper as Copper Chelate of Glycine 5 mg; Iodine as Calcium Iodate Anhydrous 0.5 mg
Storage
A cool, dry place is best. Pop in the fridge after opening and use within 48 hours. Like most good food, it's tastiest at room temperature. For 'best before end' date: see tray.
Feeding guide
Small (0-10kg): 1/2 to 1 1/4 trays/day; Medium (10-25kg): 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 trays/day; Large (25-40kg): 1 3/4 to 2 1/4 trays/day; Extra Large (40-70kg): 2 1/4 to 3 1/4 trays/day. Introduce gradually over five days.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: lamb
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 26.7% 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 (16)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb (75%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 75 | 75.0 |
| 2 | Butternut Squash (4%) | Butternut Squash | veg | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 3 | Carrots (2%) | Carrots | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 4 | Peas (2%) | Peas | veg | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 5 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 4.9 |
| 6 | Linseed Oil (0.5%) | Linseed oil | oil | good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 7 | Dried Seaweed (0.45%) | Seaweed | veg | good | 0.45 | 0.5 |
| 8 | 0.03% Camomile | Chamomile | veg | good | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 9 | 0.03% Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 10 | 0.03% Rosemary | Rosemary | veg | good | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 11 | 0.03% Nettle | Nettles | veg | good | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| 12 | as a source of Prebiotic Fructo-Oligosaccharide (0.05%) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 13 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement | good | - | 4.3 |
| 14 | Chondroitin | Chondroitin | supplement | good | - | 3.7 |
| 15 | Yucca Extract (0.005%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | 0.005 | 0.01 |
| 16 | Natural Ingredient | unmatched | - | - | - | 3.1 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.waitrose.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 | 0.9 | 9.915 | +8.96 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.116 | +0.58 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.7% | -0.088 | -1.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 28.0% | -0.002 | -0.05 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 42.1% | -0.009 | -0.37 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.131 | -13.09 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -1.988 | -1.99 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | yes | 0.072 | +0.07 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.915 | +8.96 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.116 | +0.58 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.113 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 14.7% | -0.088 | -1.30 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 28.0% | -0.002 | -0.05 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 42.1% | -0.009 | -0.37 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.371 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.022 | +0.00 |
| 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 | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| 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 | yes | 0.072 | +0.07 |
| 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
- -0.13
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 60.1
- Final score
- 60/100
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.
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 | 10.5 | 35 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 8 | 26.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.7 | 2.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 94.4 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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) | 5/5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Complete pet food for adult dogs 1 year+ (on pack) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free recipe making it easier to digest, which is great for sensitive tummies (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Hypoallergenic recipe meaning it's kind and gentle on your dog's tummy (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| With minerals, vitamins & prebiotics (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain free (on pack) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gently steamed (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| High quality recipe with 75% lamb (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutritionally balanced (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| With botanicals (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| With yucca extract (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Dog's dinners from Devon made with natural ingredients (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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