Our verdict
Is Ketogenic Pet Foods™ Keto-Foundation™ 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 adult dogs
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
- 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 (28)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 44.8%
- oil 16.1%
- additive 14.7%
- meat 9.2%
- fibre 7.2%
- carb 4.6%
- veg 3.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 4.7 |
| 2 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 3 | Organic Chicken | Chicken | meat · medium | - | 4.5 |
| 4 | Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 4.5 |
| 5 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 4.4 |
| 6 | Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 4.3 |
| 7 | Avocado Oil | Avocado Oil | oil · good | - | 4.2 |
| 8 | Rice Bran Oil | Rice bran | fibre · good | - | 4.1 |
| 9 | Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 10 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 11 | Calcium Propionate (a preservative) | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 12 | Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [source of Vitamin C], Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mono-nitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 13 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 3.7 |
| 14 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
| 15 | Citric Acid (a preservative) | Citric Acid | additive · medium | - | 3.5 |
| 16 | Yeast Extract | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 17 | Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative) | Tocopherols | additive · good | - | 3.4 |
| 18 | Rosemary Extract | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 3.3 |
| 19 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 3.2 |
| 20 | Inulin | Inulin | fibre · good | - | 3.1 |
| 21 | Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 22 | Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract | Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 23 | Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product | Enterococcus Faecium | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 24 | Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus casei | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 25 | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 26 | Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract | Bacillus Subtilis | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 27 | Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product | Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product. | Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
- 1. Chicken Meal4.7% estimated
- 2. Brown Rice4.6% estimated
- 3. Organic Chicken4.5% estimated
- 4. Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)4.5% estimated
- 5. Natural Flavor4.4% estimated
- 6. Coconut Oil4.3% estimated
- 7. Avocado Oil4.2% estimated
- 8. Rice Bran Oil4.1% estimated
- 9. Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate)4.0% estimated
- 10. Calcium Carbonate3.9% estimated
- 11. Calcium Propionate (a preservative)3.9% estimated
- 12. Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [source of Vitamin C], Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mono-nitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid)3.8% estimated
- 13. Taurine3.7% estimated
- 14. Choline Chloride3.6% estimated
- 15. Citric Acid (a preservative)3.5% estimated
- 16. Yeast Extract3.4% estimated
- 17. Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative)3.4% estimated
- 18. Rosemary Extract3.3% estimated
- 19. Fish Oil3.2% estimated
- 20. Inulin3.1% estimated
- 21. Yeast Culture3.0% estimated
- 22. Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract2.9% estimated
- 23. Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product2.9% estimated
- 24. Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product2.8% estimated
- 25. Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product2.7% estimated
- 26. Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract2.6% estimated
- 27. Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product2.5% estimated
- 28. Dried Lactobacillus lactis Fermentation Product.2.4% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 40% · Fat 18%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 40% |
| Fat | 18% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Moisture | 10% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Dog Weight (lbs.) 3/5/10/20/40/60/80: Cups per Meal ¼-¾ / ¼-¾ / ¾-1 / 1-1¼ / 1¼-2 / 2-2¾ / 2¾-3¼. Cat Weight (lbs.) 5/10/15/20: Cups per Meal ¼-½ / ½-¾ / ½-¾ / ¾-1. Transition by mixing with current diet starting at ~10% and gradually increasing.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin Supplement; Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Riboflavin Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Folic Acid; Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C); Potassium Chloride; Zinc Proteinate; Zinc Sulfate; Ferrous Sulfate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Sulfate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Calcium Iodate; Taurine 0.2% min; Choline Chloride
Technological additives
Calcium Propionate (a preservative); Citric Acid (a preservative); Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative); Rosemary Extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Ketogenic 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
- www.ketogenicpetfoods.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?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 49 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +6.1 points to the total. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6, the processing format subtracted -6.7, and the additive load contributed -3.9 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 | +6.12 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.115 | -0.54 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 18.3% | -0.092 | -1.69 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 15.2% | 0.163 | +2.48 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 47.3% | -0.012 | -0.58 |
| Recipe graded poor | 4.4% | -0.065 | -0.28 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.4% | 0.060 | +0.26 |
| 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 | -17.65 | 0.222 | -3.92 |
| 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 | +6.12 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.7% | -0.115 | -0.54 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 18.3% | -0.092 | -1.69 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.6% | -0.005 | -0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 15.2% | 0.163 | +2.48 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 47.3% | -0.012 | -0.58 |
| 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 | 4.4% | -0.065 | -0.28 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.4% | 0.060 | +0.26 |
| 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 | -17.65 | 0.222 | -3.92 |
| 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
- 48.9
- 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 | 40 | 44.2 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 18 | 19.9 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 25 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Niacin Supplement
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Biotin
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Folic Acid
- Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C)
- Potassium Chloride
- Zinc Proteinate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Iron Proteinate
- Copper Sulfate
- Copper Proteinate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Sodium Selenite
- Calcium Iodate
- Taurine 0.2% min
- Choline Chloride
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| full complement of nutritious, ketogenic oils (Avocado, Coconut, Rice Bran) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains moderate carbohydrate content in the form of brown rice (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Taurine* (min.) 0.2% (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| majority meat kibble diet with 40% protein, 18% fat, and a low glycemic index (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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