Dogs and cats food manufacturer Weight Management Senior Dog Food

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Weight Management Senior Dog Food
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Is Dogs and cats food manufacturer Weight Management Senior Dog Food a good dog food?

We score it 49/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.

How we score

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.

Why you might choose it

  • Declares energy content, which most labels omit.
  • Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.

Why you might not

  • Meat makes up an estimated 6% of the dry matter (8% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
  • 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.

Who is this food for?

Suits

  • Labelled by the manufacturer for senior dogs
  • Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

  • Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists deboned chicken
  • Your dog avoids fish: the label lists seafood
  • Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rye
  • 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 (45)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

  • supplement 40.1%
  • veg 22.2%
  • carb 13.5%
  • meat 8.4%
  • oil 4.9%
  • fibre 4.8%
  • additive 2.5%
  • mineral 2.1%
  • other 1.5%
#As declaredMatchedLabel readingDeclared %Est. %
1Fresh deboned chickenDeboned Chickenmeat · good-2.9
2fresh fishSeafoodmeat · medium-2.9
3ground whole ryeRyecarb · good-2.9
4oat mealOatscarb · medium-2.8
5ground brown riceRice - brown / whole graincarb · medium-2.8
6ground dehulled barleyBarleycarb · medium-2.8
7fish mealFish Mealmeat · medium-2.7
8ground whole flaxseedLinseedveg · good-2.7
9chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid)Chicken Oil and Fatoil · good-2.7
10pea fiberPea Fibrefibre · medium-2.6
11dicalcium phosphateDicalcium phosphatesupplement · medium-2.6
12natural flavorFlavoradditive · poor-2.6
13carrotsCarrotsveg · good-2.5
14applesApplesveg · good-2.5
15sweet potatoSweet Potatoescarb · good-2.5
16blueberriesBlueberriesveg · good-2.5
17spinachSpinachveg · good-2.4
18pumpkinPumpkinveg · good-2.4
19salmon oilSalmon Oiloil · good-2.4
20choline chlorideCholinesupplement · good-2.3
21yucca schidigera extractYucca Schidigerasupplement · good-2.3
22inulinInulinfibre · good-2.3
23potassium chloridePotassium Chloridesupplement · medium-2.2
24glucosamine hydrochlorideGlucosaminesupplement · good-2.2
25chondroitin sulfateChondroitinsupplement · good-2.2
26zinc proteinateZinc Proteinatesupplement · good-2.1
27iron proteinateIron Proteinatemineral · good-2.1
28vitamin E supplementVitamin Esupplement · good-2.1
29green tea extractGreen Teaveg · good-2.0
30parsleyParsleyveg · good-2.0
31beta-caroteneDried Tomato and Carrot (Sources of Lycopene and Beta-Carotene)veg · good-2.0
32copper proteinateCopper proteinatesupplement · good-1.9
33manganese proteinateManganese proteinatesupplement · good-1.9
34niacin supplementNiacinsupplement · good-1.9
35vitamin A supplementVitamin Asupplement · good-1.8
36d-calcium pantothenateCalcium pantothenatesupplement · good-1.8
37riboflavin supplementRiboflavinsupplement · good-1.8
38thiamine mononitrateThiamine mononitratesupplement · good-1.7
39vitamin D3 supplementVitamin D3 supplementsupplement · good-1.7
40vitamin B12 supplementVitamin B12supplement · good-1.7
41pyridoxine hydrochloridePyridoxine hydrochloridesupplement · good-1.6
42calcium iodateCalcium iodatesupplement · medium-1.6
43sodium seleniteSodium selenitesupplement · poor-1.6
44folic acidFolic acidsupplement · good-1.5
45rosemary extract.Rosemaryveg · good-1.5
  1. 1. Fresh deboned chicken2.9% estimated
    Deboned Chicken · meat · good
  2. 2. fresh fish2.9% estimated
    Seafood · meat · medium
  3. 3. ground whole rye2.9% estimated
    Rye · carb · good
  4. 4. oat meal2.8% estimated
    Oats · carb · medium
  5. 5. ground brown rice2.8% estimated
    Rice - brown / whole grain · carb · medium
  6. 6. ground dehulled barley2.8% estimated
    Barley · carb · medium
  7. 7. fish meal2.7% estimated
    Fish Meal · meat · medium
  8. 8. ground whole flaxseed2.7% estimated
    Linseed · veg · good
  9. 9. chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid)2.7% estimated
    Chicken Oil and Fat · oil · good
  10. 10. pea fiber2.6% estimated
    Pea Fibre · fibre · medium
  11. 11. dicalcium phosphate2.6% estimated
    Dicalcium phosphate · supplement · medium
  12. 12. natural flavor2.6% estimated
    Flavor · additive · poor
  13. 13. carrots2.5% estimated
    Carrots · veg · good
  14. 14. apples2.5% estimated
    Apples · veg · good
  15. 15. sweet potato2.5% estimated
    Sweet Potatoes · carb · good
  16. 16. blueberries2.5% estimated
    Blueberries · veg · good
  17. 17. spinach2.4% estimated
    Spinach · veg · good
  18. 18. pumpkin2.4% estimated
    Pumpkin · veg · good
  19. 19. salmon oil2.4% estimated
    Salmon Oil · oil · good
  20. 20. choline chloride2.3% estimated
    Choline · supplement · good
  21. 21. yucca schidigera extract2.3% estimated
    Yucca Schidigera · supplement · good
  22. 22. inulin2.3% estimated
    Inulin · fibre · good
  23. 23. potassium chloride2.2% estimated
    Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
  24. 24. glucosamine hydrochloride2.2% estimated
    Glucosamine · supplement · good
  25. 25. chondroitin sulfate2.2% estimated
    Chondroitin · supplement · good
  26. 26. zinc proteinate2.1% estimated
    Zinc Proteinate · supplement · good
  27. 27. iron proteinate2.1% estimated
    Iron Proteinate · mineral · good
  28. 28. vitamin E supplement2.1% estimated
    Vitamin E · supplement · good
  29. 29. green tea extract2.0% estimated
    Green Tea · veg · good
  30. 30. parsley2.0% estimated
    Parsley · veg · good
  31. 31. beta-carotene2.0% estimated
  32. 32. copper proteinate1.9% estimated
    Copper proteinate · supplement · good
  33. 33. manganese proteinate1.9% estimated
    Manganese proteinate · supplement · good
  34. 34. niacin supplement1.9% estimated
    Niacin · supplement · good
  35. 35. vitamin A supplement1.8% estimated
    Vitamin A · supplement · good
  36. 36. d-calcium pantothenate1.8% estimated
    Calcium pantothenate · supplement · good
  37. 37. riboflavin supplement1.8% estimated
    Riboflavin · supplement · good
  38. 38. thiamine mononitrate1.7% estimated
    Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
  39. 39. vitamin D3 supplement1.7% estimated
    Vitamin D3 supplement · supplement · good
  40. 40. vitamin B12 supplement1.7% estimated
    Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
  41. 41. pyridoxine hydrochloride1.6% estimated
    Pyridoxine hydrochloride · supplement · good
  42. 42. calcium iodate1.6% estimated
    Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
  43. 43. sodium selenite1.6% estimated
    Sodium selenite · supplement · poor
  44. 44. folic acid1.5% estimated
    Folic acid · supplement · good
  45. 45. rosemary extract.1.5% estimated
    Rosemary · veg · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 20% · Fat 10%

Guaranteed analysis (as fed)

NutrientAs fed
Protein20%
Fat10%
Fibre3.50%
Moisture10%
Omega-3 fatty acids1%
Omega-6 fatty acids1.70%
Calcium0.80%
Phosphorus0.70%
Sodium0.10%

Energy: 355 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Feeding guide

3-17 lb: 1/4-1 cup (32-126 g); 18-23 lb: 1-1 1/4 cups (126-158 g); 24-45 lb: 1 1/4-2 cups (158-252 g); 46-65 lb: 2 1/4-2 3/4 cups (284-348 g); 66-85 lb: 2 3/4-3 1/2 cups (348-442 g); 86-105 lb: 3 1/2-4 cups (442-504 g); 106-125 lb: 4 1/4-4 1/2 cups (536-568 g). Daily rations may vary by age, activity and environment.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Zinc proteinate; Iron proteinate; Vitamin E supplement; Copper proteinate; Manganese proteinate; Niacin supplement; Vitamin A supplement; d-calcium pantothenate; Riboflavin supplement; Thiamine mononitrate; Vitamin D3 supplement; Vitamin B12 supplement; Pyridoxine hydrochloride; Calcium iodate; Sodium selenite; Folic acid

Technological additives

Mixed tocopherols and citric acid (preservatives for chicken fat); Rosemary extract

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15

Brand and contact: Dogs and cats food manufacturer
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Phone
1-888-224-4140
Address
Bio Biscuit Inc. 5505, Avenue Trudeau, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada J2S 1H5

Trust and provenance

Recall history
No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked
2026-09-15
Scored with
Model v3 (methodology)

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?

The recipe scored 49 out of 100. Having ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6, and the processing format contributed -6.7. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.3, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3.

Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.

ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.25
Carb share of dry matter14.4%-0.115-1.66
Oil share of dry matter6.8%-0.092-0.62
Vegetable share of dry matter9.4%-0.005-0.05
Additive share of dry matter3.2%0.163+0.51
Supplement share of dry matter51.0%-0.012-0.62
Other share of dry matter1.0%-0.375-0.38
Recipe graded poor4.1%-0.065-0.27
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient2.5%0.060+0.15
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
Additive penalty-3.040.222-0.67
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Dry Bakedyes-6.713-6.71
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ComponentInputCoefficientContribution
Base score-30.909+30.91
Average ingredient quality0.79.191+6.25
Meat share of dry matter0.0%0.096+0.00
Carb share of dry matter14.4%-0.115-1.66
Oil share of dry matter6.8%-0.092-0.62
Vegetable share of dry matter9.4%-0.005-0.05
Additive share of dry matter3.2%0.163+0.51
Supplement share of dry matter51.0%-0.012-0.62
Other share of dry matter1.0%-0.375-0.38
Unrecognised share of dry matter0.0%-0.027+0.00
Recipe graded poor4.1%-0.065-0.27
Poor-quality meat in recipe0.0%-0.179+0.00
Number of poor ingredients2-0.876-1.75
Largest single poor ingredient2.5%0.060+0.15
Undeclared quantities100.0%-0.106-10.56
Prints ingredient percentagesno0.000+0.00
Complete dietyes2.294+2.29
Frozen or chilled freshno0.000+0.00
High meat (30%+ of dry matter)no0.707+0.00
Low meat (under 10% of dry matter)yes-3.158-3.16
High carb and low meatno-1.180+0.00
Meat share × printed percentages0.00.000+0.00
Meat share × fresh0.00.000+0.00
Fresh × high meat0.011.084+0.00
Additive penalty-3.040.222-0.67
Processing multiplier0.9833.786+33.11
Processing: Rawno-0.054+0.00
Processing: Fresh Chilledno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Frozenno-2.354+0.00
Processing: Fresh Refrigeratedno0.000+0.00
Processing: Fresh Shelfno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Dry Freeze Driedno6.629+0.00
Processing: Dry Air Driedno6.331+0.00
Processing: Dry Cold Pressedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Bakedyes-6.713-6.71
Processing: Dry Extrudedno-6.713+0.00
Processing: Dry Semi Moistno-6.174+0.00
Processing: Dry Mueslino-10.146+0.00
Processing: Wet Pateno-0.672+0.00
Processing: Wet Chunksno-0.672+0.00
Processing-type offset
+0.02
Additives declared on label
+2 transparency bonus
Subtotal
48.8
Final score
49/100

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.

NutrientAs fed (label)Dry matter (scored)Score
Protein2022.2 (band 18 to 40%)81.5
Fat1011.1 (band 5.5 to 20%)93.2
Fibre3.53.9 (band 0.5 to 5%)100
Calcium0.80.9 (band 0.5 to 2.5%)81.7
Phosphorus0.70.8 (band 0.4 to 1.6%)88.9
Sodium0.10.1 (band 0.1+%)100
Calcium:phosphorus ratio1.11.1 (band 1 to 2%)78.6
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)--100
Energy (kcal/100g)355394.4100

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 9 declared nutrients (combined weight 105); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.

Declared fortification: 16 nutritional additives on the label
  • Zinc proteinate
  • Iron proteinate
  • Vitamin E supplement
  • Copper proteinate
  • Manganese proteinate
  • Niacin supplement
  • Vitamin A supplement
  • d-calcium pantothenate
  • Riboflavin supplement
  • Thiamine mononitrate
  • Vitamin D3 supplement
  • Vitamin B12 supplement
  • Pyridoxine hydrochloride
  • Calcium iodate
  • Sodium selenite
  • Folic acid

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.

ItemPoints
✓ Ingredient list on the label (mandatory)10/10
✗ Printed percentages on the label (voluntary) - not on file0/20
✗ Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file0/15
✓ Additives declared (mandatory)10/10
✓ 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 file0/5

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

ClaimTypeCheckSubstantiation
Slowly oven baked (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Fresh chicken as 1st ingredient (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Glucosamine and chondroitin contributing to the hydration of the cartilage to protect the joints (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Contains green tea extract to help prevent dental plaque (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids to promote supple skin, as well as a shiny, silky coat (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Inulin (chicory root), a prebiotic, to ensure optimal intestinal function (on page)Functionalnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Contains whole grains milled in-house (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer assertion
No artificial flavors or preservatives (on page)Free-fromnot checkableManufacturer assertion
Higher density vs extruded products (on page)Contentnot checkableManufacturer 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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