Pawsitivedogfood Lamb 40/60/0 Cold-pressed Complete Dog Food
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Is Pawsitivedogfood Lamb 40/60/0 Cold-pressed Complete Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 66/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.4 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete added +2.3. The processing format reduced the score by -6.7, and the carbohydrate content brought it down by -3.2. The final score is 66 out of 100.
- Recipe66
- Nutritionalhigh100
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
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.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 66, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Prints a percentage for nearly every ingredient, so the recipe is fully auditable.
Why you might not
We found no significant drawbacks in the data we hold for this product.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 42%
- Fat
- 15%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Ash
- 8%
- Moisture
- 8%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.60%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2.50%
Energy: 370 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 15,000 IU/kg; Vitamin D3 1,500 IU/kg; Vitamin E 200 mg/kg; Vitamin C 100 mg/kg; Iron 75 mg/kg; Zinc 70 mg/kg; Manganese 30 mg/kg; Copper 15 mg/kg; Iodine 1.5 mg/kg; Selenium 0.2 mg/kg
Technological additives
Natural antioxidants (mixed tocopherols)
Reviews
Trustpilot: 4.6/5 · 1,053 reviews
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken liver
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (29)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb (25%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Potato (23%) | Potatoes | carb | medium | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Pea (21%) | Peas | veg | medium | 21 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Collagen (5%) | Collagen | supplement | good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 5 | Chicken fat (5%) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil | medium | 5 | 5.0 |
| 6 | Beet (3%) | Beetroot | veg | good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 7 | Dried sweet potato (3%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | 3 | 3.0 |
| 8 | Pea protein (3%) | Pea protein | carb | medium | 3 | 3.0 |
| 9 | Chicken liver (4%) | Chicken Liver | meat | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 10 | Salmon oil (2%) | Salmon Oil | oil | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 11 | Brewer's yeast (2%) | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 12 | Dried carob pods (1%) | Carob Pods | fibre | medium | 1 | 1.0 |
| 13 | Linseed (1%) | Linseed | veg | good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 14 | Dried eggs (0.5%) | Dried Egg | meat | medium | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 15 | Inulin (0.5%) | Inulin | fibre | good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 16 | Dried carrot (0.1%) | Carrots | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 17 | Nettle (0.1%) | Nettles | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 18 | Echinacea (0.1%) | Echinacea | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 19 | Dried tomato (0.1%) | Tomato | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 20 | Dried apple (0.1%) | Apples | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 21 | Dried mango (0.1%) | Mango | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 22 | Dried prunes (0.1%) | Prunes | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 23 | Dried banana (0.1%) | Banana | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 24 | Thyme (0.1%) | Thyme | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 25 | Basil (0.1%) | Basil | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 26 | Spirulina (0.1%) | Spirulina | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 27 | Cranberry (0.1%) | Cranberries | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 28 | Celery (0.1%) | Celery Seeds | veg | good | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 29 | Yucca schidigera (0.02%) | Yucca Schidigera | supplement | good | 0.02 | 0.02 |
Brand
- Social
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.pawsitivedogfood.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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. 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 | +6.43 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 21.7% | 0.096 | +2.08 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.0% | -0.115 | -3.22 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 17.5% | -0.092 | -1.61 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.2% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.3% | -0.012 | -0.20 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.43 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 21.7% | 0.096 | +2.08 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 28.0% | -0.115 | -3.22 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 17.5% | -0.092 | -1.61 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 13.2% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 16.3% | -0.012 | -0.20 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.106 | +0.00 |
| 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) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 65.7
- Final score
- 66/100
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 | 42 | 45.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 370 | 402.2 | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); 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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| 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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) | 5/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Feeding guidance given).
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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "0% grains, fillers or artificial additives" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "cold-pressed complete dog food" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
12 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% grains, fillers or artificial additives (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| high in meat content at 42% (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| rich with vitamins, minerals & essential amino acids (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% natural ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| low in fat (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| cold-pressed complete dog food (on pack) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| cold-press the ingredients together at low temperatures (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports immune support and eye health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports skin health and joint mobility (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| promotes overall health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| promote digestive health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports digestion and has antimicrobial properties (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports urinary tract health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| helps reduce stool odor and supports digestive health (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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