Irishpetfoods Puppy - With Fish

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Puppy - With Fish
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Our verdict

Is Irishpetfoods Puppy - With Fish a good dog food?

We score it 59/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.

45% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.

Why you might choose it

  • Meat makes up an estimated 32% of the dry matter (47% as fed).
  • Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
  • Doesn't list grain ingredients.

Why you might not

We found no significant drawbacks in the data we hold for this product.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
  • Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
  • Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
  • Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists poultry fat
  • Your dog avoids fish: the label lists seafood
  • 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 (30)45% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • meat 47.0%
  • veg 16.9%
  • supplement 13.7%
  • oil 8.5%
  • fibre 6.5%
  • carb 4.8%
  • unknown 1.4%
  • additive 1.3%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1Fish (20%)Seafoodmeat · medium2020.0
2dry chicken protein (20%)Chickenmeat · medium2020.0
3pea starch flourPea Starch Flourcarb · poor-2.4
4potato flakesPotatoescarb · medium-2.4
5poultry fat (7%)Poultry Fatoil · medium77.0
6dehydrated fish protein (4%)Dehydrated Fish Proteinsmeat · good44.0
7hydrolysed liver (3%)Liver Hydrolysatemeat · medium33.0
8beet pulpBeet Pulpfibre · medium-2.3
9fish oil (1.5%)Fish Oiloil · good1.51.5
10pea hull fibrePea Hull Fibrefibre · medium-2.3
11seaweedSeaweedveg · good-2.2
12minerals and vitaminsVitamins and mineralssupplement · medium-2.2
13carnitineCarnitinesupplement · good-2.1
14DL methionineMethioninesupplement · good-2.1
15L TryptophanL-Tryptophansupplement · good-2.0
16MOSMannanoligosaccharidessupplement · good-2.0
17yuccaYucca Schidigerasupplement · good-1.9
18chicoryChicoryveg · good-1.9
19inulinInulinfibre · good-1.8
20nettleNettlesveg · good-1.8
21spinachSpinachveg · good-1.7
22rosehipRose Hipveg · good-1.7
23red clover flowerRed Clover Flowerveg · good-1.6
24gingerGingerveg · good-1.6
25turmericTurmericveg · good-1.5
26thymeThymeveg · good-1.5
27fennelFennelveg · good-1.4
28chondroitineunmatched--1.4
29glucosamineGlucosaminesupplement · good-1.3
30natural antioxidants (mix of vitamin E and rosemary extracts)Antioxidantsadditive · medium-1.3
  1. 1. Fish (20%)20% declared20.0% estimated
    Seafood · meat · medium
  2. 2. dry chicken protein (20%)20% declared20.0% estimated
    Chicken · meat · medium
  3. 3. pea starch flour2.4% estimated
    Pea Starch Flour · carb · poor
  4. 4. potato flakes2.4% estimated
    Potatoes · carb · medium
  5. 5. poultry fat (7%)7% declared7.0% estimated
    Poultry Fat · oil · medium
  6. 6. dehydrated fish protein (4%)4% declared4.0% estimated
    Dehydrated Fish Proteins · meat · good
  7. 7. hydrolysed liver (3%)3% declared3.0% estimated
    Liver Hydrolysate · meat · medium
  8. 8. beet pulp2.3% estimated
    Beet Pulp · fibre · medium
  9. 9. fish oil (1.5%)1.5% declared1.5% estimated
    Fish Oil · oil · good
  10. 10. pea hull fibre2.3% estimated
    Pea Hull Fibre · fibre · medium
  11. 11. seaweed2.2% estimated
    Seaweed · veg · good
  12. 12. minerals and vitamins2.2% estimated
    Vitamins and minerals · supplement · medium
  13. 13. carnitine2.1% estimated
    Carnitine · supplement · good
  14. 14. DL methionine2.1% estimated
    Methionine · supplement · good
  15. 15. L Tryptophan2.0% estimated
    L-Tryptophan · supplement · good
  16. 16. MOS2.0% estimated
    Mannanoligosaccharides · supplement · good
  17. 17. yucca1.9% estimated
    Yucca Schidigera · supplement · good
  18. 18. chicory1.9% estimated
    Chicory · veg · good
  19. 19. inulin1.8% estimated
    Inulin · fibre · good
  20. 20. nettle1.8% estimated
    Nettles · veg · good
  21. 21. spinach1.7% estimated
    Spinach · veg · good
  22. 22. rosehip1.7% estimated
    Rose Hip · veg · good
  23. 23. red clover flower1.6% estimated
    Red Clover Flower · veg · good
  24. 24. ginger1.6% estimated
    Ginger · veg · good
  25. 25. turmeric1.5% estimated
    Turmeric · veg · good
  26. 26. thyme1.5% estimated
    Thyme · veg · good
  27. 27. fennel1.4% estimated
    Fennel · veg · good
  28. 28. chondroitine1.4% estimated
    unmatched
  29. 29. glucosamine1.3% estimated
    Glucosamine · supplement · good
  30. 30. natural antioxidants (mix of vitamin E and rosemary extracts)1.3% estimated
    Antioxidants · additive · medium

Nutrition and feedingProtein 29% · Fat 15%

Typical analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein29%
Fat15%
Fibre3%
Ash9%

Energy: 388 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

No additives recorded yet.

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-22

Brand and contact: Irishpetfoods
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Phone
+353 098 30999
Address
Roman Island, The Quay, Westport, Co. Mayo
Contact page
irishpetfoods.ie

Trust and provenance

Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-22
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)
Product page
irishpetfoods.ie

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 score of 59 out of 100 based on several key factors. The meat content contributed +3 points, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.8 points. However, the processing format reduced the score by -6.7 points, and ingredients without printed percentages resulted in a deduction of -4.7 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.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.69.191+5.83
Meat share of dry matter31.7%0.096+3.05
Carb share of dry matter5.0%-0.115-0.58
Oil share of dry matter15.1%-0.092-1.39
Vegetable share of dry matter11.8%-0.005-0.06
Additive share of dry matter2.1%0.163+0.33
Supplement share of dry matter22.6%-0.012-0.28
Unrecognised share of dry matter1.2%-0.027-0.03
Recipe graded poor2.4%-0.065-0.16
Number of poor ingredients1-0.876-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient2.4%0.060+0.15
Undeclared quantities44.5%-0.106-4.70
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)yes0.707+0.71
Additive penalty-1.520.222-0.34
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.69.191+5.83
Meat share of dry matter31.7%0.096+3.05
Carb share of dry matter5.0%-0.115-0.58
Oil share of dry matter15.1%-0.092-1.39
Vegetable share of dry matter11.8%-0.005-0.06
Additive share of dry matter2.1%0.163+0.33
Supplement share of dry matter22.6%-0.012-0.28
Other share of dry matter0.0%-0.375+0.00
Unrecognised share of dry matter1.2%-0.027-0.03
Recipe graded poor2.4%-0.065-0.16
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients1-0.876-0.88
Largest single poor ingredient2.4%0.060+0.15
Undeclared quantities44.5%-0.106-4.70
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietno2.294+0.00
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)yes0.707+0.71
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)no-3.158+0.00
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty-1.520.222-0.34
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Extrudedyes-6.713-6.71
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.02
Subtotal
59.0
Final score
59/100

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 puppies and growth. 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.

Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein2932100
Fat1516.6100
Energy (kcal/100g)388428.7100

Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.

No nutritional additives section declared on the label.

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.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✓ Printed percentages on the label (55.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary)11.1/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file0/15
✗ Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file0/10
✓ Energy value declared (voluntary)5/5
✓ Complete/complementary designation (mandatory)5/5
✗ Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file0/10
✓ Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory)10/10
✓ Country of manufacture stated (voluntary)10/10
✗ Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file0/5

Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, 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.

Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it

No on-pack claims on file: nothing to verify.

The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.

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