Our verdict
Is A Better Treat A Better Dog Food Salmon a good dog food?
We score it 50/100 (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 all lifestages
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- 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 (52)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 59.1%
- meat 9.9%
- carb 7.3%
- veg 6.9%
- mineral 6.3%
- additive 5.9%
- oil 2.4%
- fibre 2.1%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon | Salmon | meat · good | - | 2.5 |
| 2 | Salmon Meal | Salmon Protein | meat · good | - | 2.5 |
| 3 | Brown rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 4 | Oat | Oats | carb · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 5 | Herring Fishmeal | Herring | meat · good | - | 2.4 |
| 6 | Chicken Fat | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.4 |
| 7 | Fish Protein Concentrate | Dehydrated Fish Proteins | meat · good | - | 2.4 |
| 8 | Barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 9 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 10 | Natural flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.3 |
| 11 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 12 | Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 13 | Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 14 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 15 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 16 | Monosodium Phosphate | Sodium phosphate | additive · poor | - | 2.2 |
| 17 | Sea Salt | Sea Salt | mineral · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 18 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 19 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 2.1 |
| 20 | Mixed Tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 2.1 |
| 21 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 22 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 23 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 24 | Zinc Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 25 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 26 | Iron Proteinate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 1.9 |
| 27 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 28 | Zinc Oxide | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 29 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 30 | Manganese Proteinate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 31 | L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C) | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 32 | Niacin Supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 33 | Kelp Meal | Seaweed Meal | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | Copper Proteinate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 35 | Manganese Oxide | Manganese (II) Oxide | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 36 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 37 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 39 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 40 | Yucca Schidigera | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Thiamine Nitrate | Thiamine Nitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | Citric Acid | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 44 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 50 | Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product | Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product. | Limosilactobacillus reuteri | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
- 1. Salmon2.5% estimated
- 2. Salmon Meal2.5% estimated
- 3. Brown rice2.5% estimated
- 4. Oat2.5% estimated
- 5. Herring Fishmeal2.4% estimated
- 6. Chicken Fat2.4% estimated
- 7. Fish Protein Concentrate2.4% estimated
- 8. Barley2.4% estimated
- 9. Flaxseed2.4% estimated
- 10. Natural flavor2.3% estimated
- 11. Broccoli2.3% estimated
- 12. Carrot2.3% estimated
- 13. Yeast Culture2.3% estimated
- 14. Dicalcium Phosphate2.2% estimated
- 15. Calcium Carbonate2.2% estimated
- 16. Monosodium Phosphate2.2% estimated
- 17. Sea Salt2.2% estimated
- 18. Potassium Chloride2.1% estimated
- 19. Inulin2.1% estimated
- 20. Mixed Tocopherols2.1% estimated
- 21. Choline Chloride2.1% estimated
- 22. Ferrous Sulfate2.0% estimated
- 23. Zinc Sulfate2.0% estimated
- 24. Zinc Proteinate2.0% estimated
- 25. Vitamin E Supplement2.0% estimated
- 26. Iron Proteinate1.9% estimated
- 27. Copper Sulfate1.9% estimated
- 28. Zinc Oxide1.9% estimated
- 29. Manganese Sulfate1.9% estimated
- 30. Manganese Proteinate1.8% estimated
- 31. L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C)1.8% estimated
- 32. Niacin Supplement1.8% estimated
- 33. Kelp Meal1.8% estimated
- 34. Copper Proteinate1.7% estimated
- 35. Manganese Oxide1.7% estimated
- 36. Riboflavin Supplement1.7% estimated
- 37. d-Calcium Pantothenate1.7% estimated
- 38. Vitamin A Supplement1.6% estimated
- 39. Vitamin B12 Supplement1.6% estimated
- 40. Yucca Schidigera1.6% estimated
- 41. Thiamine Nitrate1.6% estimated
- 42. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.5% estimated
- 43. Citric Acid1.5% estimated
- 44. Sodium Selenite1.5% estimated
- 45. Calcium Iodate1.5% estimated
- 46. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.4% estimated
- 47. Folic Acid1.4% estimated
- 48. Biotin1.4% estimated
- 49. Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product1.4% estimated
- 50. Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product1.3% estimated
- 51. Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product1.3% estimated
- 52. Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product.1.3% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 35%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Adult Maintenance (cups/day): 5-15 lb: 1/2-1; 16-25 lb: 1-1 1/2; 26-50 lb: 1 1/2-2 1/2; 51-80 lb: 2 1/2-3 1/2; 81-100 lb: 3 1/2-4 1/4. Weight Loss (cups/day): 5-15 lb: 1/4-1/2; 16-25 lb: 1/2-1; 26-50 lb: 1-2; 51-80 lb: 2-3; 81-100 lb: 3-4. Add 1/3 cup per 10 lbs over 100 lbs. (Standard 8 oz dry measuring cup)
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Ferrous Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Zinc Proteinate; Vitamin E Supplement; Iron Proteinate; Copper Sulfate; Zinc Oxide; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Proteinate; L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C); Niacin Supplement; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Oxide; Riboflavin Supplement; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Thiamine Nitrate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Sodium Selenite; Calcium Iodate; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid; Biotin
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols; Citric Acid
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: A Better Treat
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.abettertreat.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.
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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 rating of 50 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 +6.3 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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 | +6.32 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.115 | -0.87 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.092 | -0.26 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.3% | 0.163 | +1.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 63.8% | -0.012 | -0.78 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.8% | -0.065 | -0.25 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.3% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -7.16 | 0.222 | -1.59 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | 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 | +6.32 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 7.6% | -0.115 | -0.87 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.8% | -0.092 | -0.26 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 3.3% | -0.005 | -0.02 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.3% | 0.163 | +1.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 63.8% | -0.012 | -0.78 |
| 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 | 3.8% | -0.065 | -0.25 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.3% | 0.060 | +0.14 |
| 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 | -7.16 | 0.222 | -1.59 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 49.9
- Final score
- 50/100
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 | 35 | 38.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
Scored over 1 declared nutrients (combined weight 25); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 24 nutritional additives on the label
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Zinc Proteinate
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Iron Proteinate
- Copper Sulfate
- Zinc Oxide
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Proteinate
- L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C)
- Niacin Supplement
- Copper Proteinate
- Manganese Oxide
- Riboflavin Supplement
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Thiamine Nitrate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Sodium Selenite
- Calcium Iodate
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
- Biotin
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 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "HIGH PROTEIN & DIGESTABLE KIBBLE" — supported by the declared high protein data.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeze drying is the best way to preserve natural nutrients with over 61% more nutrients retained relative to dehydration or cooking (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high 35% protein content to help dogs develop strong muscles and immune system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| We've used ancient grains and probiotics to make an irresistible blend that supports digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| AAFCO approved (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| FREEZE DRIED RAW PIECES (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Freeze Dried Raw + High Protein Kibble Dog Food (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| HIGH PROTEIN & DIGESTABLE KIBBLE (on pack) | High/low level | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Protein packed and minimally processed (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A complete and balanced nutrition for dogs of all types, including small breeds, puppies, and seniors (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Vet approved (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| RAW YOU CAN SEE: We've mixed our raw, freeze dried wild caught salmon, broccoli, air dried carrot, and high-protein kibble (on page) | Content | 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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