K9 Feline Natural Chicken Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food
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Is K9 Feline Natural Chicken Feast Freeze-Dried Dog Food a good dog food?
We score it 72/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 72 out of 100. Ingredients without printed percentages weighed the score down by -10.6 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.2 points, the processing format added +6.6 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete added a further +2.3 points.
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.
- Recipe72
- Nutritionallow98
- Transparency50
- Safety100
- Evidencestrong100
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 72, in the top quarter of dry foods we track.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 48%
- Fat
- 34%
- Fibre
- 2%
- Moisture
- 8%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.28%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Beta-Carotene; Folic Acid; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Magnesium Oxide; Selenium Yeast; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate
Technological additives
Dipotassium Phosphate; Salt
Feeding guide
Can be fed as a complete and balanced meal (dry or rehydrated with ~1/4 cup warm water per 1 cup of food) or as a topper. Puppies generally require 2-3x the adult amount. Large breed puppies expected to exceed 32kg as adults should wait until fully grown before transitioning. 10-day transition plan recommended.
Reviews
14 reviews on this product · 5.0/5
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at large dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- 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 (12)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken | Chicken | meat | medium | - | 10.8 |
| 2 | Chicken Liver | Chicken Liver | meat | good | - | 10.4 |
| 3 | Flaxseed Flakes | Linseed | veg | good | - | 9.9 |
| 4 | Hoki Oil | unmatched | - | - | - | 9.5 |
| 5 | Carrot | Carrots | veg | good | - | 9.0 |
| 6 | New Zealand Green Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | - | 8.6 |
| 7 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg | good | - | 8.1 |
| 8 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg | good | - | 7.7 |
| 9 | Dried Kelp | Kelp | veg | good | - | 7.2 |
| 10 | Dipotassium Phosphate | Phosphorus | supplement | good | - | 6.8 |
| 11 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 6.3 |
| 12 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 5.9 |
Brand
- Website
- https://www.k9natural.com/
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.k9natural.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 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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.20 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 34.8% | -0.005 | -0.18 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.6% | 0.163 | +1.56 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 36.2% | -0.012 | -0.44 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 8.6% | -0.027 | -0.23 |
| 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 |
| Additive penalty | -7.14 | 0.222 | -1.59 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.20 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 34.8% | -0.005 | -0.18 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.6% | 0.163 | +1.56 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 36.2% | -0.012 | -0.44 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 8.6% | -0.027 | -0.23 |
| 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 | -7.14 | 0.222 | -1.59 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.11 | 33.786 | +37.50 |
| 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 | yes | 6.629 | +6.63 |
| 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 | 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
- +0.06
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 72.0
- Final score
- 72/100
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 | 48 | 52.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 34 | 37 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 92.3 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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) | 10/10 |
| 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.
100/100 · strong — 3 checkable claims: 3 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "No Grain, Wheat, Corn, Soy, Cereals, or Fillers" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "Complete and balanced" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
- "Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutritional Profiles to be complete and balanced for all stages of a dog's life" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
8 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Strong: at least three checkable claims, all consistent with the declared label, and no compliance cap.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass-Fed & Finished (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Ethically & Sustainably Sourced Ingredients (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Joint and Muscle Health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Digestive and Immune Health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports Skin and Coat Health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-meat, high-protein, nutrient-dense (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Grain, Wheat, Corn, Soy, Cereals, or Fillers (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Artificial Preservatives, Colours, or Flavours (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Contains 94% Cage-Free Chicken and Organs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutritional Profiles to be complete and balanced for all stages of a dog's life (on page) | Content | consistent | 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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