Wildways Fresh Wild Boar with Lamb and Vegetables Wet Senior
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Is Wildways Fresh Wild Boar with Lamb and Vegetables Wet Senior a good dog food?
We score it 85/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 85 out of 100 based on several key factors. Minimal processing contributed +11.4 points, while the meat content added +9.5 points. Additionally, the overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +8.4 points and the processing format added +4.9 points.
26% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
- Recipe85
- Nutritionalhigh97
- Transparency60
- 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 chilled fresh food for senior dogs, with wild boar, lamb and blackberries as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Meat makes up an estimated 82% of the dry matter (89% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- High in fat: 25% fat on a dry-matter basis.
- Needs fridge space.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 8.50%
- Fat
- 5.50%
- Fibre
- 0.90%
- Ash
- 2.50%
- Moisture
- 78%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.10%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1%
- Calcium
- 0.25%
- Phosphorus
- 0.20%
Energy: 102 kcal/100g
Dry matter basis
- Protein
- 38.60%
- Fat
- 25%
- Fibre
- 4.10%
- Ash
- 11.40%
- Carbohydrates
- 20.90%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 800 IU; Vitamin D3 250 IU; Vitamin E 125 mg; Vitamin B1 1 mg; Biotin 0.4 mg; Zinc (as Zinc Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 10.0 mg; Iron (as Iron (II) Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 8.0 mg; Manganese (as Manganese Chelate of Protein Hydrolysates) 2.4 mg; Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 0.6 mg
Technological additives
None stated
Storage
Store in a cool dry place. Once open, refrigerate and use within 3 days. Whilst we have taken every precaution preparing this recipe it may contain small bones.
Feeding guide
Suitable for adult dogs over 7 years. Feed alongside dry food only with adjustment. Introduce gradually over 7-10 days. Toy up to 5kg: 320g (3/4 can); Small 5-12kg: 320g to 615g; Medium 12-25kg: 615g to 1065g; Large 25-45kg: 1065g to 1650g; Giant 45-70kg: 1650g to 2300g daily.
Reviews
3 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for senior dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists wild boar
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 25.0% 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 (8)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Wild Boar (52%) | Wild Boar | meat | good | 52 | 52.0 |
| 2 | Lamb (14%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 14 | 14.0 |
| 3 | Blackberries (4%) | Blackberries | veg | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 4 | Pea Flour (2%) | Pea flour | carb | medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 5 | Lignocellulose (1%) | Lignocellulose | fibre | medium | 1 | 1.0 |
| 6 | Salmon Oil (0.5%) | Salmon Oil | oil | good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 7 | Calcium Carbonate (0.3%) | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 8 | Dried Rosemary (0.01%) | Rosemary | veg | good | 0.01 | 0.01 |
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Scored with
- Model v2 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.petsathome.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 | +8.40 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 81.9% | 0.116 | +9.50 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.113 | -0.90 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.088 | -0.19 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 1.2% | -0.009 | -0.01 |
| Undeclared quantities | 26.2% | -0.131 | -3.43 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | yes | 11.440 | +11.44 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 81.9 | -0.073 | -6.01 |
| Meat share × fresh | 81.9 | -0.339 | -27.74 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 16.475 | +16.48 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | yes | 4.857 | +4.86 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 32.336 | +32.34 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.915 | +8.40 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 81.9% | 0.116 | +9.50 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 8.0% | -0.113 | -0.90 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.2% | -0.088 | -0.19 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.002 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.177 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 1.2% | -0.009 | -0.01 |
| 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 | 26.2% | -0.131 | -3.43 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | yes | 3.194 | +3.19 |
| Complete diet | yes | 1.703 | +1.70 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | yes | 11.440 | +11.44 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | -0.506 | -0.51 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -1.988 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.250 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 81.9 | -0.073 | -6.01 |
| Meat share × fresh | 81.9 | -0.339 | -27.74 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 16.475 | +16.48 |
| 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 | yes | 4.857 | +4.86 |
| 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
- +1.11
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 84.6
- Final score
- 85/100
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 | 8.5 | 38.6 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 5.5 | 25 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.9 | 4.1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 0.25 | 1.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 89.1 |
| Phosphorus | 0.2 | 0.9 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 95.5 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 85 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 102 | 463.6 | 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 100); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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 (73.8% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 14.8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 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 digestion (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highly Digestible (on page) | Functional | Manufacturer assertion |
| For senior dogs (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Lignocellulose, a good source of insoluble fibre (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pea flour; a natural source of protein, fibre and minerals. (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Trusted Sources. (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Rosemary, a natural source of antioxidants (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| Blackberries - a natural source of antioxidants. (on page) | Nutrient | Manufacturer assertion |
| High meat content (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| 65% Quality Animal Ingredients. (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| 0% Added Grain. (on page) | Free-from | Manufacturer assertion |
| Naturally balanced recipe featuring fresh Wild Boar with Lamb; a delicious source of animal protein with natural goodness and Vegetables (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| Instinctive ancestral dog food tin that has a naturally balanced recipe containing 65% quality animal ingredients. (on page) | Content | Manufacturer assertion |
| 50% Fresh Wild Boar. (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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