Our verdict
Is K-9 Kraving Turkey & Vegetable Formula a good dog food?
We score it 61/100 (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
- Single named protein: turkey
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
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 (30)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 53.5%
- meat 16.8%
- veg 11.7%
- carb 7.7%
- fibre 7.5%
- mineral 2.8%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Turkey | meat · medium | - | 4.4 |
| 2 | Heart | Turkey Heart | meat · good | - | 4.3 |
| 3 | Gizzards & Liver | Gizzard | meat · good | - | 4.2 |
| 4 | Turkey Bone | Finely Ground Turkey Bone | supplement · good | - | 4.2 |
| 5 | Broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 4.1 |
| 6 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 4.0 |
| 7 | Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 4.0 |
| 8 | Shell-less Hydrolyzed Egg Powder | Egg | meat · good | - | 3.9 |
| 9 | Linseed Meal | Linseed Cake | fibre · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 10 | Sunflower Meal | Sunflower Meal | carb · poor | - | 3.7 |
| 11 | Tomato Pomace (Dry) | Tomato Pomace | fibre · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 12 | Kelp (Dry) | Kelp | veg · good | - | 3.6 |
| 13 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.5 |
| 14 | d-a-Tocopheryl Acetate | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 15 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 16 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 17 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 18 | Niacin | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 19 | d Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 3.1 |
| 20 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 21 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 22 | Riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | Selenium Yeast | Selenium | mineral · good | - | 2.8 |
| 24 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 25 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 26 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | Cobalt Carbonate | Cobalt carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide | supplement · medium | - | 2.3 |
- 1. Turkey4.4% estimated
- 2. Heart4.3% estimated
- 3. Gizzards & Liver4.2% estimated
- 4. Turkey Bone4.2% estimated
- 5. Broccoli4.1% estimated
- 6. Carrots4.0% estimated
- 7. Sweet Potatoes4.0% estimated
- 8. Shell-less Hydrolyzed Egg Powder3.9% estimated
- 9. Linseed Meal3.8% estimated
- 10. Sunflower Meal3.7% estimated
- 11. Tomato Pomace (Dry)3.7% estimated
- 12. Kelp (Dry)3.6% estimated
- 13. Choline Chloride3.5% estimated
- 14. d-a-Tocopheryl Acetate3.4% estimated
- 15. Manganese Sulfate3.4% estimated
- 16. Zinc Sulfate3.3% estimated
- 17. Vitamin A Supplement3.2% estimated
- 18. Niacin3.2% estimated
- 19. d Calcium Pantothenate3.1% estimated
- 20. Vitamin D3 Supplement3.0% estimated
- 21. Copper Sulfate2.9% estimated
- 22. Riboflavin2.9% estimated
- 23. Selenium Yeast2.8% estimated
- 24. Biotin2.7% estimated
- 25. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.6% estimated
- 26. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.6% estimated
- 27. Thiamine Mononitrate2.5% estimated
- 28. Cobalt Carbonate2.4% estimated
- 29. Folic Acid2.3% estimated
- 30. Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide2.3% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 19.30% · Fat 3.40%
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 19.30% |
| Fat | 3.40% |
| Fibre | 0.50% |
| Moisture | 71% |
| Calcium | 0.50% |
| Phosphorus | 0.45% |
Energy: 112.6 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Choline Chloride; d-a-Tocopheryl Acetate; Manganese Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Vitamin A Supplement; Niacin; d Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Copper Sulfate; Riboflavin; Selenium Yeast; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Thiamine Mononitrate; Cobalt Carbonate; Folic Acid; Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-29
Brand and contact: K-9 Kraving
- Website
- https://www.k-9kraving.com/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 410-675-1071
- Contact page
- www.k-9kraving.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-29
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.k-9kraving.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
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score is 61 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points against the score. Overall ingredient quality, referring to the overall quality of the ingredient list, contributed +6.5 points. Complete recipe, being labelled nutritionally complete, contributed +2.3 points, and printed percentages, meaning printing percentages for most of the recipe, contributed +1 points.
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 | +6.49 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.115 | -0.67 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.0% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 66.0% | -0.012 | -0.80 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.7% | -0.065 | -0.24 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.7% | 0.060 | +0.22 |
| 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 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.49 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 5.8% | -0.115 | -0.67 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.0% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 66.0% | -0.012 | -0.80 |
| 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 | 3.7% | -0.065 | -0.24 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.7% | 0.060 | +0.22 |
| 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 | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 60.6
- Final score
- 61/100
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 | 19.3 | 62.7 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 3.4 | 11 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 92.9 |
| Fibre | 0.5 | 1.6 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 85 |
| Calcium | 0.5 | 1.6 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.45 | 1.5 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.1 | 1.1 (band 1 to 2%) | 76.7 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 112.6 | 365.6 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 69.2% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 18 nutritional additives on the label
- Choline Chloride
- d-a-Tocopheryl Acetate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Niacin
- d Calcium Pantothenate
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Copper Sulfate
- Riboflavin
- Selenium Yeast
- Biotin
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Cobalt Carbonate
- Folic Acid
- Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide
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) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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
- "Complete & Balanced Diet" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| For all life stages (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| including large breed puppies over 70 lbs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A novel and neutral protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete & Balanced Diet (on page) | Content | 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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