Addiction Pet Foods Wild Islands New Zealand Venison Recipe Premium Grain-free Canned Dog Food

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54out of 100

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Is Addiction Pet Foods Wild Islands New Zealand Venison Recipe Premium Grain-free Canned Dog Food a good dog food?

We score it 54/100 (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

Doesn't list grain ingredients.
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 (17% 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 3 points in the rating.

Who is this food for?

Suits

Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
Doesn't list chicken, turkey, pork, duck as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef lung
Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
Your dog avoids venison: it is listed as an ingredient
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 (37)100% of the recipe is estimated

Estimated composition

supplement 48.3%
meat 17.2%
additive 12.4%
mineral 7.3%
veg 5.4%
other 3.5%
oil 3.2%
carb 2.7%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	Venison and Venison Offal	Offal	meat · medium	-	3.6
2	Water sufficient for processing	Water	other	-	3.5
3	Beef Lung	Beef lung	meat · medium	-	3.5
4	Beef	Beef	meat · medium	-	3.4
5	Beef Liver	Beef Liver	meat · good	-	3.4
6	Lamb Plasma	Lamb	meat · medium	-	3.3
7	Dried Yeast	Yeast	supplement · good	-	3.3
8	Cassia Gum	Cassia gum	additive · poor	-	3.2
9	Sunflower Oil	Sunflower oil	oil · good	-	3.2
10	Sodium Pyrophosphate	Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate	additive · poor	-	3.1
11	Calcium Carbonate	Calcium Carbonate	supplement · medium	-	3.1
12	Salt	Salt	additive · poor	-	3.0
13	Guar Gum	Guar gum	additive · medium	-	3.0
14	Potassium Chloride	Potassium Chloride	supplement · medium	-	2.9
15	Magnesium Sulfate	Magnesium sulfate	supplement · good	-	2.9
16	Choline Chloride	Choline	supplement · good	-	2.8
17	Green-lipped Mussel	Green-Lipped Mussel	supplement · good	-	2.8
18	Kiwifruit	Kiwi	veg · good	-	2.8
19	Manuka Honey	Honey	carb · medium	-	2.7
20	Kelp	Kelp	veg · good	-	2.7
21	Iron Proteinate	Iron Proteinate	mineral · good	-	2.6
22	Zinc Amino Acid Complex	Zinc Oxide	supplement · good	-	2.6
23	Vitamin B3	Niacin	supplement · good	-	2.5
24	Vitamin E	Vitamin E	supplement · good	-	2.5
25	Selenium Yeast	Selenium	mineral · good	-	2.4
26	Manganese Proteinate	Manganese proteinate	supplement · good	-	2.4
27	Copper Amino Acid Complex	Copper	mineral · good	-	2.3
28	Vitamin B1	Thiamine mononitrate	supplement · good	-	2.3
29	Vitamin B5	Pantothenic Acid	supplement · good	-	2.2
30	Vitamin B2	Riboflavin	supplement · good	-	2.2
31	Vitamin B6	Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)	supplement · good	-	2.1
32	Vitamin A	Vitamin A	supplement · good	-	2.1
33	Vitamin B7	Biotin	supplement · good	-	2.0
34	Vitamin B12 Supplement	Vitamin B12	supplement · good	-	2.0
35	Calcium Iodate	Calcium iodate	supplement · medium	-	1.9
36	Vitamin B9	Folic acid	supplement · good	-	1.9
37	Vitamin D3	Vitamin D	supplement · good	-	1.8

1. Venison and Venison Offal3.6% estimated
Offal · meat · medium
2. Water sufficient for processing3.5% estimated
Water · other
3. Beef Lung3.5% estimated
Beef lung · meat · medium
4. Beef3.4% estimated
Beef · meat · medium
5. Beef Liver3.4% estimated
Beef Liver · meat · good
6. Lamb Plasma3.3% estimated
Lamb · meat · medium
7. Dried Yeast3.3% estimated
Yeast · supplement · good
8. Cassia Gum3.2% estimated
Cassia gum · additive · poor
9. Sunflower Oil3.2% estimated
Sunflower oil · oil · good
10. Sodium Pyrophosphate3.1% estimated
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate · additive · poor
11. Calcium Carbonate3.1% estimated
Calcium Carbonate · supplement · medium
12. Salt3.0% estimated
Salt · additive · poor
13. Guar Gum3.0% estimated
Guar gum · additive · medium
14. Potassium Chloride2.9% estimated
Potassium Chloride · supplement · medium
15. Magnesium Sulfate2.9% estimated
Magnesium sulfate · supplement · good
16. Choline Chloride2.8% estimated
Choline · supplement · good
17. Green-lipped Mussel2.8% estimated
Green-Lipped Mussel · supplement · good
18. Kiwifruit2.8% estimated
Kiwi · veg · good
19. Manuka Honey2.7% estimated
Honey · carb · medium
20. Kelp2.7% estimated
Kelp · veg · good
21. Iron Proteinate2.6% estimated
Iron Proteinate · mineral · good
22. Zinc Amino Acid Complex2.6% estimated
Zinc Oxide · supplement · good
23. Vitamin B32.5% estimated
Niacin · supplement · good
24. Vitamin E2.5% estimated
Vitamin E · supplement · good
25. Selenium Yeast2.4% estimated
Selenium · mineral · good
26. Manganese Proteinate2.4% estimated
Manganese proteinate · supplement · good
27. Copper Amino Acid Complex2.3% estimated
Copper · mineral · good
28. Vitamin B12.3% estimated
Thiamine mononitrate · supplement · good
29. Vitamin B52.2% estimated
Pantothenic Acid · supplement · good
30. Vitamin B22.2% estimated
Riboflavin · supplement · good
31. Vitamin B62.1% estimated
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) · supplement · good
32. Vitamin A2.1% estimated
Vitamin A · supplement · good
33. Vitamin B72.0% estimated
Biotin · supplement · good
34. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.0% estimated
Vitamin B12 · supplement · good
35. Calcium Iodate1.9% estimated
Calcium iodate · supplement · medium
36. Vitamin B91.9% estimated
Folic acid · supplement · good
37. Vitamin D31.8% estimated
Vitamin D · supplement · good

Nutrition and feedingProtein 9% · Fat 6%

Declared analysis (as fed)

Nutrient	As fed
Protein	9%
Fat	6%
Fibre	2%
Moisture	78%

Energy: 111.5 kcal/100g

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Refrigerate unused portion.

Feeding guide

4.5–11 kg (10–25 lb): 1 1/2 to 3 2/3 cans (281–679 g); 11–25 kg (25–55 lb): 3 2/3 to 6 3/4 cans (679–1256 g). Reduce amount of food when paired with dry food. Ensure fresh water is available at all times.

Additives declared on the label

Nutritional additives

Iron Proteinate; Zinc Amino Acid Complex; Vitamin B3; Vitamin E; Selenium Yeast; Manganese Proteinate; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Vitamin B1; Vitamin B5; Vitamin B2; Vitamin B6; Vitamin A; Vitamin B7; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Calcium Iodate; Vitamin B9; Vitamin D3

Technological additives

Mixed Tocopherols (for added freshness); Rosemary Extract; Tea Extract; Spearmint Extract

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13

Brand and contact: Addiction Pet Foods

Website: https://shop.addictionpet.com/collections/high-meat-high-protein-dog

Trust and provenance

Recall history: No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked: 2026-09-13
Scored with: Model v3 (methodology)
Product page: shop.addictionpet.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.

18 reviews on this product · 5.0/5

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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 a total score of 54 out of 100 based on several key factors. The presence of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 to the overall rating, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.4. Furthermore, the additive load contributed -3.3, and the additives in the recipe adjusted the score by +2.4.

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	0.6	9.191	+5.35
Carb share of dry matter	3.1%	-0.115	-0.36
Oil share of dry matter	4.2%	-0.092	-0.38
Vegetable share of dry matter	3.7%	-0.005	-0.02
Additive share of dry matter	14.8%	0.163	+2.40
Supplement share of dry matter	58.7%	-0.012	-0.72
Recipe graded poor	9.4%	-0.065	-0.61
Number of poor ingredients	3	-0.876	-2.63
Largest single poor ingredient	3.2%	0.060	+0.19
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	-14.95	0.222	-3.32
Processing multiplier	1.00	33.786	+33.79
Processing: Wet Pate	yes	-0.672	-0.67

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Component	Input	Coefficient	Contribution
Base score	-	30.909	+30.91
Average ingredient quality	0.6	9.191	+5.35
Meat share of dry matter	0.0%	0.096	+0.00
Carb share of dry matter	3.1%	-0.115	-0.36
Oil share of dry matter	4.2%	-0.092	-0.38
Vegetable share of dry matter	3.7%	-0.005	-0.02
Additive share of dry matter	14.8%	0.163	+2.40
Supplement share of dry matter	58.7%	-0.012	-0.72
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	9.4%	-0.065	-0.61
Poor-quality meat in recipe	0.0%	-0.179	+0.00
Number of poor ingredients	3	-0.876	-2.63
Largest single poor ingredient	3.2%	0.060	+0.19
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	-14.95	0.222	-3.32
Processing multiplier	1.00	33.786	+33.79
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	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	yes	-0.672	-0.67
Processing: Wet Chunks	no	-0.672	+0.00

Processing-type offset: -0.08
Additives declared on label: +2 transparency bonus
Subtotal: 54.4
Final score: 54/100

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	9	40.9 (band 22.806818181818187 to 40%)	100
Fat	6	27.3 (band 6.968750000000002 to 20%)	100
Fibre	2	9.1 (band 0.5 to 5%)	100
Energy (kcal/100g)	111.5	506.8	100

Fibre: Declared as a maximum; the high-fibre taper is not applied.

Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 78% from the food type.

Declared fortification: 17 nutritional additives on the label

Iron Proteinate
Zinc Amino Acid Complex
Vitamin B3
Vitamin E
Selenium Yeast
Manganese Proteinate
Copper Amino Acid Complex
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B6
Vitamin A
Vitamin B7
Vitamin B12 Supplement
Calcium Iodate
Vitamin B9
Vitamin D3

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)	5/5
✓ 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 — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.

Consistent with the label

"No grains, gluten, potato, corn, wheat, or soy" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
"Free from grains, gluten, and the Big 9 Allergens" — supported by the declared grain-free data.

7 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
92% premium animal ingredients, including free-range New Zealand venison, venison offal, and beef (on page)	provenance	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Enhanced with green-lipped mussel, Manuka honey, and kiwifruit for immunity, digestion, and overall well-being (on page)	Functional	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
complete & balanced recipe is appropriate for all breeds and life stages (on page)	Nutrient	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages (on page)	Nutrient	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives (on page)	Free-from	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
No grains, gluten, potato, corn, wheat, or soy (on page)	Free-from	consistent	Manufacturer assertion
Free-range New Zealand venison as the #1 ingredient (on page)	Content	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
High Meat Content: 92% animal ingredients (on page)	High/low level	not checkable	Manufacturer assertion
Free from grains, gluten, and the Big 9 Allergens (on page)	Free-from	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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