Lake Erie Pet Food Co. Healthy Growth Puppy Food
Dry Extruded · complete
Our verdict
Is Lake Erie Pet Food Co. Healthy Growth Puppy Food a good dog food?
We score it 48/100 (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 puppies
- Doesn't list beef, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists dried chicken protein
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists organic chicken & turkey bones/cartilage
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish meal
- 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 (31)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 34.4%
- veg 23.2%
- carb 12.1%
- meat 11.9%
- oil 7.5%
- additive 6.9%
- fibre 4.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken Meal | Dried chicken protein | meat · good | - | 4.3 |
| 2 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 4.2 |
| 3 | Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 4.1 |
| 4 | Ground Grain Sorghum | Sorghum | carb · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 5 | Dried Plain Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 6 | Oat Groats | Oat Groats | carb · good | - | 3.9 |
| 7 | Menhaden Fish Meal | Fish Meal | meat · medium | - | 3.8 |
| 8 | Egg Product | Egg | meat · good | - | 3.8 |
| 9 | Brewers Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 3.7 |
| 10 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 3.6 |
| 11 | Whole Ground Flaxseed | Ground Flaxseed (2%) | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
| 12 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement · good | - | 3.5 |
| 13 | Canola Oil | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | - | 3.4 |
| 14 | Chicken Cartilage | Organic Chicken & Turkey Bones/Cartilage | supplement · good | - | 3.4 |
| 15 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 16 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.2 |
| 17 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 3.2 |
| 18 | Celery | Celery Seeds | veg · good | - | 3.1 |
| 19 | Beets | Beetroot | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 20 | Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | - | 3.0 |
| 21 | Lettuce | Lettuce | veg · medium | - | 2.9 |
| 22 | Watercress | Watercress | veg · good | - | 2.8 |
| 23 | Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 2.7 |
| 24 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 25 | Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product Dehydrated | Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 26 | Cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | L-Lysine | Lysine | supplement · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 28 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Glucosamine HCL | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 31 | Calcium Carbonate | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.2 |
- 1. Chicken Meal4.3% estimated
- 2. Brown Rice4.2% estimated
- 3. Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)4.1% estimated
- 4. Ground Grain Sorghum4.0% estimated
- 5. Dried Plain Beet Pulp4.0% estimated
- 6. Oat Groats3.9% estimated
- 7. Menhaden Fish Meal3.8% estimated
- 8. Egg Product3.8% estimated
- 9. Brewers Dried Yeast3.7% estimated
- 10. Natural Flavor3.6% estimated
- 11. Whole Ground Flaxseed3.6% estimated
- 12. Lecithin3.5% estimated
- 13. Canola Oil3.4% estimated
- 14. Chicken Cartilage3.4% estimated
- 15. Potassium Chloride3.3% estimated
- 16. Salt3.2% estimated
- 17. Carrots3.2% estimated
- 18. Celery3.1% estimated
- 19. Beets3.0% estimated
- 20. Parsley3.0% estimated
- 21. Lettuce2.9% estimated
- 22. Watercress2.8% estimated
- 23. Spinach2.7% estimated
- 24. DL-Methionine2.7% estimated
- 25. Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product Dehydrated2.6% estimated
- 26. Cranberry2.5% estimated
- 27. L-Lysine2.5% estimated
- 28. Yucca Schidigera Extract2.4% estimated
- 29. Fructooligosaccharide (FOS)2.3% estimated
- 30. Glucosamine HCL2.3% estimated
- 31. Calcium Carbonate2.2% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 28% · Fat 17%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28% |
| Fat | 17% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.40% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 3.70% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight Daily Feeding: 3-10 lbs 1/4 - 1/2 cup; 11-25 lbs 1/2 - 1 1/4 cups; 26-40 lbs 1 1/4 - 2 cups; 41-60 lbs 2 - 3 cups; 61-80 lbs 3 - 4 cups. Fresh, clean water should be kept available at all times.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Mineral Oil; Ascorbic Acid; Niacin Supplement; Organic Dried Kelp; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Vitamin A Acetate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Citric Acid; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid; Iron Sulfate; Zinc Sulfate; Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Sulfate; Zinc Oxide; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Manganous Oxide; Selenium; Calcium Iodate
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative for chicken fat)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Lake Erie Pet Food Co.
- Website
- https://www.lakeeriepet.com/
- [email protected]
- Contact page
- www.lakeeriepet.com
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.lakeeriepet.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 48 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 +5.6 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.56 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.9% | -0.115 | -1.72 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.4% | -0.092 | -0.96 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.6% | 0.163 | +1.41 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 44.2% | -0.012 | -0.54 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.9% | -0.065 | -0.45 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.6% | 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 |
| Additive penalty | -8.30 | 0.222 | -1.84 |
| 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 | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.56 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 14.9% | -0.115 | -1.72 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 10.4% | -0.092 | -0.96 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 4.9% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 8.6% | 0.163 | +1.41 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 44.2% | -0.012 | -0.54 |
| 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 | 6.9% | -0.065 | -0.45 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.6% | 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 | -8.30 | 0.222 | -1.84 |
| 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
- 47.8
- Final score
- 48/100
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 puppies and growth. 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.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review; 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 | 28 | 30.9 | 100 |
| Fat | 17 | 18.8 | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100, omega-3 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
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: 27 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Mineral Oil
- Ascorbic Acid
- Niacin Supplement
- Organic Dried Kelp
- d-Calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Biotin
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Vitamin A Acetate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Citric Acid
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
- Iron Sulfate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Zinc Proteinate
- Iron Proteinate
- Copper Sulfate
- Zinc Oxide
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Copper Proteinate
- Manganous Oxide
- Selenium
- Calcium Iodate
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| higher concentration of calories and fat, with protein sources to help your puppy grow up healthy and strong (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| appropriate ratio of calories, calcium and phosphorus for steady, healthy growth (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for the growth and lactation/gestation stages including growth of large breed puppies (70 lb. or more as an adult) (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nutritionally Complete & Balanced (on pack) | Nutrient | 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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