Is Naturalnzpetfood Wild Islands Pacific Catch a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (Average). 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 rating of 48 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.9 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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.
- Recipe48
- Nutritionallow100
- Transparency55
- 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
- Single named animal protein: fish.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
- Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 7% of the dry matter (11% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
- Its additive load costs about 2 points in the rating.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 40%
- Fat
- 15%
- Fibre
- 4%
- Moisture
- 10%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 2%
Energy: 395 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (for added freshness); Rosemary Extract; Tea Extract; Spearmint Extract
Feeding guide
SMALL BREED ≤5.5 kg: ½–¾ cup (63–94 g); MEDIUM BREED 5.5–11.5 kg: ¾–1½ cup (94–188 g); LARGE BREED 11.5–23.0 kg: 1½–2½ cups (188–313 g); GIANT BREED 23.0–45.5 kg: 2½–4¼ cups (313–531 g). 1 cup = 125 g. Adjust to dog's individual needs; puppies, pregnant and nursing dogs may need more. Transition over 7 days (25% new/75% old for 2 days, then gradually increase). Provide fresh water at all times.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 (46)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon | Salmon | meat | good | - | 2.9 |
| 2 | Mackerel | Mackerel | meat | good | - | 2.8 |
| 3 | Hoki | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.8 |
| 4 | Ocean Fish Meal | Ocean Fish | meat | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 5 | Fava Beans | Fava Beans | veg | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 6 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 7 | Eggs | Egg | meat | good | - | 2.7 |
| 8 | Green Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.7 |
| 9 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 10 | Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 11 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg | good | - | 2.6 |
| 12 | Green-lipped Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 13 | Manuka Honey | Honey | carb | medium | - | 2.5 |
| 14 | Kiwifruit | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.5 |
| 15 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive | poor | - | 2.4 |
| 16 | Brewers Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement | good | - | 2.4 |
| 17 | Yellow Peas | Peas | veg | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 18 | Natural Buffered Vinegar | Vinegar | additive | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 19 | Sea Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 20 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.3 |
| 21 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 22 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 23 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 24 | Zinc Amino Acid Complex | Zinc Oxide | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 25 | Iron Amino Acid Complex | Iron | mineral | good | - | 2.1 |
| 26 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement | medium | - | 2.1 |
| 27 | Niacin (Vitamin B3) | Niacin | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 28 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 29 | Copper Amino Acid Complex | Copper | mineral | good | - | 2.0 |
| 30 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 31 | Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 32 | d-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 33 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 1.9 |
| 34 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Cobalt Sulfate | unmatched | - | - | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement | medium | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Mixed Tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive | good | - | 1.6 |
| 44 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Tea Extract | Green Tea | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Spearmint Extract | Spearmint | veg | good | - | 1.5 |
Brand
- Website
- https://naturalnzpetfood.nz/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 0275 89 39 29
- Address
- THE HOUSE OF FOOD LIMITED T/a Natural NZ Pet Foods and Treats, 55 Ryburn Road, Newstead, Hamilton, 3286
- Contact page
- naturalnzpetfood.nz
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
- naturalnzpetfood.nz
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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.88 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.115 | -0.84 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.092 | -0.33 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.8% | 0.163 | +1.76 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 55.6% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.027 | -0.13 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.3% | -0.065 | -0.28 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| 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 | -10.44 | 0.222 | -2.32 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.88 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.3% | -0.115 | -0.84 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.6% | -0.092 | -0.33 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.7% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 10.8% | 0.163 | +1.76 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 55.6% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 4.8% | -0.027 | -0.13 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.3% | -0.065 | -0.28 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.4% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| 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 | -10.44 | 0.222 | -2.32 |
| 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
- 48.3
- Final score
- 48/100
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.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40 | 44.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 15 | 16.6 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 395 | 436.5 | 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. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
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) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 grains (corn, wheat, soy)" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "40% protein" — supported by the declared high protein data.
- "complete and balanced meal" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in New Zealand (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports joint mobility, reducing inflammation, and aiding active or ageing dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| protein-rich, grain-free, and low-carbohydrate formula (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No grains (corn, wheat, soy) (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| With 40% protein, a blend of wild-caught fish, and functional superfoods (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No potatoes or starch-heavy fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 40% protein (on page) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-Protein, Grain-Free Nutrition Inspired by the Wild Diet of Dogs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| supports digestive health, helps with allergy symptoms, and boosts overall immune function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Supports joint health, immune system function, and skin/coat condition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Strong muscles and healthy body condition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Skin and coat health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Immune system strength (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Overall vitality and energy (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made in New Zealand with no artificial additives or fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced meal (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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