Addiction Pet Foods Wishbone Air-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe
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Our verdict
Is Addiction Pet Foods Wishbone Air-Dried Beef & Lamb Recipe 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.
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
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists green-lipped mussel
- 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 (41)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 53.3%
- meat 12.7%
- veg 10.7%
- mineral 9.7%
- additive 7.7%
- fibre 3.0%
- oil 2.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef | Beef | meat · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 2 | Lamb | Lamb | meat · medium | - | 3.2 |
| 3 | Beef Tripe | Beef Tripe | meat · medium | - | 3.1 |
| 4 | Lamb Liver | Lambs Liver | meat · good | - | 3.1 |
| 5 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 3.1 |
| 6 | Beef Collagen | Collagen | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 7 | Vegetable Fiber | Vegetable fibre | fibre · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 8 | Sea Salt | Sea Salt | mineral · medium | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Buffered Vinegar | Vinegar | additive · poor | - | 2.9 |
| 10 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 12 | Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 13 | Green-lipped Mussel | Green-Lipped Mussel | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 14 | Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium sulfate | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 15 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 16 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 17 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 19 | Zinc Amino Acid Complex | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 20 | Iron Amino Acid Complex | Iron | mineral · good | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 22 | Niacin (Vitamin B3) | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 23 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Copper Amino Acid Complex | Copper | mineral · good | - | 2.3 |
| 25 | Manganese Amino Acid Complex | Manganese | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1) | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 27 | d-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 28 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Riboflavin Supplement | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 32 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Cobalt Sulfate | Cobalt Sulfate | mineral · medium | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Vitamin K1 Supplement | Vitamin K | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Mixed Tocopherols | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Spearmint Extract | Spearmint | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | Tea Extract. | Green Tea | veg · good | - | 1.7 |
- 1. Beef3.2% estimated
- 2. Lamb3.2% estimated
- 3. Beef Tripe3.1% estimated
- 4. Lamb Liver3.1% estimated
- 5. Natural Flavor3.1% estimated
- 6. Beef Collagen3.0% estimated
- 7. Vegetable Fiber3.0% estimated
- 8. Sea Salt3.0% estimated
- 9. Buffered Vinegar2.9% estimated
- 10. Fish Oil2.9% estimated
- 11. Blueberries2.8% estimated
- 12. Cranberries2.8% estimated
- 13. Green-lipped Mussel2.8% estimated
- 14. Magnesium Sulfate2.7% estimated
- 15. Choline Chloride2.7% estimated
- 16. Potassium Chloride2.6% estimated
- 17. Taurine2.6% estimated
- 18. DL-Methionine2.6% estimated
- 19. Zinc Amino Acid Complex2.5% estimated
- 20. Iron Amino Acid Complex2.5% estimated
- 21. Calcium Carbonate2.4% estimated
- 22. Niacin (Vitamin B3)2.4% estimated
- 23. Vitamin E Supplement2.4% estimated
- 24. Copper Amino Acid Complex2.3% estimated
- 25. Manganese Amino Acid Complex2.3% estimated
- 26. Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)2.2% estimated
- 27. d-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)2.2% estimated
- 28. Sodium Selenite2.2% estimated
- 29. Riboflavin Supplement2.1% estimated
- 30. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)2.1% estimated
- 31. Vitamin A Supplement2.0% estimated
- 32. Biotin2.0% estimated
- 33. Cobalt Sulfate2.0% estimated
- 34. Folic Acid1.9% estimated
- 35. Calcium Iodate1.9% estimated
- 36. Vitamin K1 Supplement1.8% estimated
- 37. Vitamin D3 Supplement1.8% estimated
- 38. Mixed Tocopherols1.8% estimated
- 39. Rosemary Extract1.7% estimated
- 40. Spearmint Extract1.7% estimated
- 41. Tea Extract.1.7% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 42% · Fat 30%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 42% |
| Fat | 30% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Moisture | 10% |
Energy: 420 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
4 kg to 14 kg (9 lb to 31 lb) → up to 16 g / up to 1/8 cup; 14 kg to 30 kg (31 lb to 66 lb) → up to 50 g / up to 1/2 cup; 30 kg to 45 kg (66 lb to 99 lb) → up to 90 g / up to 3/4 cup; 45+ kg (99+ lb) → up to 120 g / up to 1 1/8 cups (1 cup ≈ 110 g).
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Niacin (Vitamin B3); Vitamin E Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1); d-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5); Riboflavin Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6); Vitamin A Supplement; Biotin; Folic Acid; Calcium Iodate; Vitamin K1 Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Zinc Amino Acid Complex; Iron Amino Acid Complex; Copper Amino Acid Complex; Manganese Amino Acid Complex; Sodium Selenite; Cobalt Sulfate; Choline Chloride; Taurine; DL-Methionine
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (for added freshness); Rosemary Extract; Spearmint Extract; Tea Extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Addiction Pet Foods
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.
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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 49 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 +6.2 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 | +6.18 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.092 | -0.34 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.1% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.2% | 0.163 | +1.50 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.6% | -0.012 | -0.79 |
| Recipe graded poor | 8.1% | -0.065 | -0.53 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.1% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| 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 | -9.36 | 0.222 | -2.08 |
| 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 | +6.18 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.115 | +0.00 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.092 | -0.34 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.1% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.2% | 0.163 | +1.50 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 64.6% | -0.012 | -0.79 |
| 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 | 8.1% | -0.065 | -0.53 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.1% | 0.060 | +0.18 |
| 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 | -9.36 | 0.222 | -2.08 |
| 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
- 49.4
- 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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 42 | 46.4 (band 20.883977900552487 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 30 | 33.1 (band 6.38121546961326 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 3.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 420 | 464.1 | 50 |
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.
Portion-control flag: 420 kcal/100g as fed with fat at 33.1% dry matter, above the reference band. High-energy foods need smaller portions.
Declared fortification: 21 nutritional additives on the label
- Niacin (Vitamin B3)
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1)
- d-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Biotin
- Folic Acid
- Calcium Iodate
- Vitamin K1 Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Zinc Amino Acid Complex
- Iron Amino Acid Complex
- Copper Amino Acid Complex
- Manganese Amino Acid Complex
- Sodium Selenite
- Cobalt Sulfate
- Choline Chloride
- Taurine
- DL-Methionine
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
- "Grain-free & legume-free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "42% protein" — supported by the declared high protein data.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made with premium beef, lamb, lamb tripe and liver, plus collagen and green-lipped mussels (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| high-protein, nutrient-dense recipe supports strong, lean muscle development and healthy recovery (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural collagen and New Zealand green-lipped mussels help support joint strength, flexibility and stamina (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Iron and B vitamins from nutrient-rich liver help support sustained energy levels and overall vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Blueberries and cranberries provide natural antioxidants and vitamin C to help support immune function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 96% beef, lamb, collagen, and green-lipped mussels (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free & legume-free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Highly digestible protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 96% New Zealand beef, lamb & organs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Gently air-dried to help preserve nutrients and flavor (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 42% protein (on page) | High/low level | 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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