Our verdict
Is Herbafix Vitality (Lamb) a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
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.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, venison, pork, 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 grain: the label lists oats
- 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.
Ingredients (16)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 30.1%
- oil 16.8%
- supplement 15.6%
- meat 15.1%
- fibre 12.5%
- veg 9.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Softened Oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 8.2 |
| 2 | Lamb | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 7.9 |
| 3 | Softened Whole Grain Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 7.7 |
| 4 | Softened Sorghum | Sorghum | carb · medium | - | 7.4 |
| 5 | Egg | Egg | meat · good | - | 7.1 |
| 6 | Softened Tapioca | Tapioca | carb · medium | - | 6.9 |
| 7 | Brewer's Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 6.6 |
| 8 | Carob Flour | Carob Flour | fibre · medium | - | 6.4 |
| 9 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 6.1 |
| 10 | Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 5.9 |
| 11 | Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 5.6 |
| 12 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 5.4 |
| 13 | Nettle | Nettles | veg · good | - | 5.1 |
| 14 | Milk Thistle | Milk Thistle | veg · good | - | 4.8 |
| 15 | Glucosamine | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 4.6 |
| 16 | Chondroitin. | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 4.3 |
- 1. Softened Oatmeal8.2% estimated
- 2. Lamb7.9% estimated
- 3. Softened Whole Grain Rice7.7% estimated
- 4. Softened Sorghum7.4% estimated
- 5. Egg7.1% estimated
- 6. Softened Tapioca6.9% estimated
- 7. Brewer's Yeast6.6% estimated
- 8. Carob Flour6.4% estimated
- 9. Beet Pulp6.1% estimated
- 10. Coconut Oil5.9% estimated
- 11. Salmon Oil5.6% estimated
- 12. Sunflower Oil5.4% estimated
- 13. Nettle5.1% estimated
- 14. Milk Thistle4.8% estimated
- 15. Glucosamine4.6% estimated
- 16. Chondroitin.4.3% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 20% · Fat 10%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20% |
| Fat | 10% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 6.80% |
| Calcium | 1.50% |
| Phosphorus | 1% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
2-5kg: 45-95g; 5-10kg: 95-155g; 10-20kg: 155-270g; 20-30kg: 270-360g; 30-40kg: 360-450g; 40-60kg: 450-530g; 60-80kg: 530-700g per day
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vit A (3a672a) 15000 IU/kg; Vit D3 (3a671) 1500 IU/kg; Vit E (3a700) 250 IU/kg; Vit C (3a312) 75 mg/kg; Cu (3b405) 7.0 mg/kg; Fe (3b108) 53 mg/kg; Zn (3b607) 75 mg/kg; Mn (3b502) 35 mg/kg; I (3b201) 1.5 mg/kg; Se (3b801) 0.45 mg/kg; Bacillus Subtilis (4b1820) C-3102 (DSM 15544) 1x10^9
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-27
Brand and contact: Herbafix
- Website
- https://www.herbafix.com/en
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-27
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.herbafix.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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual recipe.
Trustpilot: 4.7/5 · 585 reviews
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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 a final score of 47 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.5 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.6.
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.47 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.6% | -0.115 | -3.64 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 23.8% | -0.092 | -2.19 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.0% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 20.5% | -0.012 | -0.25 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.47 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 31.6% | -0.115 | -3.64 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 23.8% | -0.092 | -2.19 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.0% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 20.5% | -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 | 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 | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 47.3
- Final score
- 47/100
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 | 20 | 22.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 81.2 |
| Fat | 10 | 11 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 93 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.5 | 1.7 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.5 | 1.5 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 11 nutritional additives on the label
- Vit A (3a672a) 15000 IU/kg
- Vit D3 (3a671) 1500 IU/kg
- Vit E (3a700) 250 IU/kg
- Vit C (3a312) 75 mg/kg
- Cu (3b405) 7.0 mg/kg
- Fe (3b108) 53 mg/kg
- Zn (3b607) 75 mg/kg
- Mn (3b502) 35 mg/kg
- I (3b201) 1.5 mg/kg
- Se (3b801) 0.45 mg/kg
- Bacillus Subtilis (4b1820) C-3102 (DSM 15544) 1x10^9
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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| 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) - 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.
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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Wheat glutenfree" — the declared label says otherwise on grain-free.
4 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat glutenfree (on page) | Free-from | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Free from artificial flavours & preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With natural antioxidants (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for: Dogs that are (slightly) overweight (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Senior dogs - provides extra support for the joints (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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