Our verdict
Is Blackwood Pet Food Whitefish Meal & Oats Recipe 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.
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 adult dogs
- 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 white fish
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists oats
- 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 (59)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 48.0%
- veg 16.1%
- carb 10.9%
- fibre 9.9%
- additive 5.7%
- meat 4.3%
- mineral 3.0%
- oil 2.2%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitefish meal | White Fish | meat · good | - | 2.2 |
| 2 | oats | Oats | carb · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 3 | barley | Barley | carb · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 4 | sorghum | Sorghum | carb · medium | - | 2.2 |
| 5 | millet | Millet | carb · good | - | 2.2 |
| 6 | chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.2 |
| 7 | brown rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 8 | rice bran | Rice bran | fibre · good | - | 2.1 |
| 9 | dried beet pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 10 | dried egg product | Dried Egg | meat · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 11 | brewers dried yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 12 | dried tomato pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 13 | natural flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.0 |
| 14 | flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 2.0 |
| 15 | salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 2.0 |
| 16 | dicalcium phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 17 | potassium chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 18 | pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 19 | dried kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 20 | blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 21 | cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 1.9 |
| 22 | DL-methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 23 | dried apple pomace | Dried Apple Pomace | fibre · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 24 | L-lysine | Lysine | supplement · medium | - | 1.8 |
| 25 | inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 1.8 |
| 26 | choline chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 27 | green mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 28 | taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 29 | L-carnitine | L-Carnitine | supplement · medium | - | 1.7 |
| 30 | mixed tocopherols (a preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 1.7 |
| 31 | yucca schidigera extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 32 | ground rosemary | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 33 | ground thyme | Thyme | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 34 | ground cumin | Cumin | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 35 | ground yellow mustard | Ground Yellow Mustard | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 36 | crushed red chili pepper | Crushed Red Chili Pepper | veg · good | - | 1.6 |
| 37 | calcium carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 38 | vitamin E supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 39 | zinc amino acid complex | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 40 | iron amino acid complex | Iron | mineral · good | - | 1.5 |
| 41 | manganese amino acid complex | Manganese | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 42 | copper amino acid complex | Copper | mineral · good | - | 1.5 |
| 43 | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C) | L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 44 | niacin supplement | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 45 | D-calcium pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 46 | riboflavin supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 47 | vitamin B12 supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | thiamine mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 49 | vitamin A acetate | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 50 | pyridoxine hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 51 | vitamin D3 supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 52 | biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 53 | folic acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.3 |
| 54 | sodium selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.2 |
| 55 | calcium iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.2 |
| 56 | dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 57 | dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 58 | dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product | Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 1.2 |
| 59 | dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product | Limosilactobacillus reuteri | supplement · good | - | 1.1 |
- 1. Whitefish meal2.2% estimated
- 2. oats2.2% estimated
- 3. barley2.2% estimated
- 4. sorghum2.2% estimated
- 5. millet2.2% estimated
- 6. chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)2.2% estimated
- 7. brown rice2.1% estimated
- 8. rice bran2.1% estimated
- 9. dried beet pulp2.1% estimated
- 10. dried egg product2.1% estimated
- 11. brewers dried yeast2.1% estimated
- 12. dried tomato pomace2.0% estimated
- 13. natural flavor2.0% estimated
- 14. flaxseed2.0% estimated
- 15. salt2.0% estimated
- 16. dicalcium phosphate2.0% estimated
- 17. potassium chloride1.9% estimated
- 18. pumpkin1.9% estimated
- 19. dried kelp1.9% estimated
- 20. blueberries1.9% estimated
- 21. cranberries1.9% estimated
- 22. DL-methionine1.8% estimated
- 23. dried apple pomace1.8% estimated
- 24. L-lysine1.8% estimated
- 25. inulin1.8% estimated
- 26. choline chloride1.8% estimated
- 27. green mussel1.8% estimated
- 28. taurine1.7% estimated
- 29. L-carnitine1.7% estimated
- 30. mixed tocopherols (a preservative)1.7% estimated
- 31. yucca schidigera extract1.7% estimated
- 32. ground rosemary1.7% estimated
- 33. ground thyme1.6% estimated
- 34. ground cumin1.6% estimated
- 35. ground yellow mustard1.6% estimated
- 36. crushed red chili pepper1.6% estimated
- 37. calcium carbonate1.6% estimated
- 38. vitamin E supplement1.5% estimated
- 39. zinc amino acid complex1.5% estimated
- 40. iron amino acid complex1.5% estimated
- 41. manganese amino acid complex1.5% estimated
- 42. copper amino acid complex1.5% estimated
- 43. L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C)1.4% estimated
- 44. niacin supplement1.4% estimated
- 45. D-calcium pantothenate1.4% estimated
- 46. riboflavin supplement1.4% estimated
- 47. vitamin B12 supplement1.4% estimated
- 48. thiamine mononitrate1.4% estimated
- 49. vitamin A acetate1.3% estimated
- 50. pyridoxine hydrochloride1.3% estimated
- 51. vitamin D3 supplement1.3% estimated
- 52. biotin1.3% estimated
- 53. folic acid1.3% estimated
- 54. sodium selenite1.2% estimated
- 55. calcium iodate1.2% estimated
- 56. dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product1.2% estimated
- 57. dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product1.2% estimated
- 58. dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product1.2% estimated
- 59. dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product1.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 24% · Fat 12%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.40% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feed according to breed, activity level, metabolism and preference. Keep fresh, clean water available at all times.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
vitamin E supplement; zinc amino acid complex; iron amino acid complex; manganese amino acid complex; copper amino acid complex; L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C); niacin supplement; D-calcium pantothenate; riboflavin supplement; vitamin B12 supplement; thiamine mononitrate; vitamin A acetate; pyridoxine hydrochloride; vitamin D3 supplement; biotin; folic acid; sodium selenite; calcium iodate; choline chloride; DL-methionine; L-lysine; taurine; L-carnitine
Technological additives
mixed tocopherols (a preservative)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-12
Brand and contact: Blackwood Pet Food
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 1.888.843.1738; 330.424.9700
- Contact page
- blackwoodpetfood.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-12
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- blackwoodpetfood.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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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 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 +6.1 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 | +6.07 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.7% | -0.115 | -1.35 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.092 | -0.24 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 53.8% | -0.012 | -0.66 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.2% | -0.065 | -0.34 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.0% | 0.060 | +0.12 |
| 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 | -6.87 | 0.222 | -1.53 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.07 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 11.7% | -0.115 | -1.35 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 2.6% | -0.092 | -0.24 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.5% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.02 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 53.8% | -0.012 | -0.66 |
| 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 | 5.2% | -0.065 | -0.34 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.0% | 0.060 | +0.12 |
| 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 | -6.87 | 0.222 | -1.53 |
| 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
- 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 | 24 | 26.5 (band 18 to 40%) | 93.2 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (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 |
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 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 23 nutritional additives on the label
- vitamin E supplement
- zinc amino acid complex
- iron amino acid complex
- manganese amino acid complex
- copper amino acid complex
- L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C)
- niacin supplement
- D-calcium pantothenate
- riboflavin supplement
- vitamin B12 supplement
- thiamine mononitrate
- vitamin A acetate
- pyridoxine hydrochloride
- vitamin D3 supplement
- biotin
- folic acid
- sodium selenite
- calcium iodate
- choline chloride
- DL-methionine
- L-lysine
- taurine
- L-carnitine
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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| We add prebiotics and probiotics to promote healthy digestion and happy tummies (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Zinpro® ProPath® Minerals zinc, manganese, iron and copper to nourish joint health, brain health, immunity, and promote hair growth (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Wheat (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Completed and balanced for adult large size dogs (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Corn (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No Soy (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain Inclusive (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Slow cooked and handcrafted (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| natural goodness of whitefish meal, pumpkin meal, dried blueberries, and dried cranberries (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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