Midwestern Pet Foods Sensitive Skin & Stomach with Salmon Protein
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Our verdict
Is Midwestern Pet Foods Sensitive Skin & Stomach with Salmon Protein a good dog food?
We score it 46/100 (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
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - brown / whole grain
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 (18)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 27.1%
- carb 26.9%
- meat 13.7%
- fibre 11.7%
- additive 9.5%
- oil 5.9%
- veg 5.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon Meal | Salmon Protein | meat · good | - | 7.3 |
| 2 | Brown Rice | Rice - brown / whole grain | carb · medium | - | 7.1 |
| 3 | Oatmeal | Oats | carb · medium | - | 6.9 |
| 4 | Pearled Barley | Pearled Barley | carb · medium | - | 6.7 |
| 5 | Whitefish Meal | White Fish | meat · good | - | 6.5 |
| 6 | Ground Rice | Rice flour | carb · medium | - | 6.3 |
| 7 | Rice Bran | Rice bran | fibre · good | - | 6.1 |
| 8 | Canola Oil | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | - | 5.9 |
| 9 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 5.7 |
| 10 | Dried Yeast | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 5.5 |
| 11 | Flaxseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 5.3 |
| 12 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 5.1 |
| 13 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 4.8 |
| 14 | L-Threonine | Threonine | supplement · medium | - | 4.6 |
| 15 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.4 |
| 16 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 4.2 |
| 17 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 4.0 |
| 18 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 3.8 |
- 1. Salmon Meal7.3% estimated
- 2. Brown Rice7.1% estimated
- 3. Oatmeal6.9% estimated
- 4. Pearled Barley6.7% estimated
- 5. Whitefish Meal6.5% estimated
- 6. Ground Rice6.3% estimated
- 7. Rice Bran6.1% estimated
- 8. Canola Oil5.9% estimated
- 9. Beet Pulp5.7% estimated
- 10. Dried Yeast5.5% estimated
- 11. Flaxseed5.3% estimated
- 12. Natural Flavor5.1% estimated
- 13. Dicalcium Phosphate4.8% estimated
- 14. L-Threonine4.6% estimated
- 15. Salt4.4% estimated
- 16. Potassium Chloride4.2% estimated
- 17. Choline Chloride4.0% estimated
- 18. Taurine3.8% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 23% · Fat 12%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 5% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 4% |
Energy: 345 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feeding amounts based on standard 8 oz dry measuring cup. See detailed chart for puppies (0-3, 3-6, 6-12 months) and adults (12+ months) by weight. Puppies begin solid food at 3-4 weeks. Can be fed dry or with warm water (3 parts food to 1 part water). Pregnant/lactating dogs: 2-4 times adult portions.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E Supplement; Niacin; Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin A Supplement; Riboflavin Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Folic Acid; Zinc Sulfate; Ferrous Sulfate; Copper Sulfate; Manganese Sulfate; Zinc Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Sodium Selenite; Calcium Iodate; Cobalt Carbonate
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative in canola oil); Rosemary Extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Midwestern Pet Foods
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 1-800-752-2319
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
- wholesomespetfood.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 a final score of 46 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.1 points. However, ingredients without printed percentages reduced the score by -10.6. Additionally, the processing format deducted -6.7 and the carbohydrate content contributed -3.
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 | +5.14 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 26.1% | -0.115 | -3.01 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.092 | -0.59 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.4% | 0.163 | +1.53 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 27.4% | -0.012 | -0.33 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.5% | -0.065 | -0.62 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.1% | 0.060 | +0.30 |
| 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 | -11.48 | 0.222 | -2.55 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.14 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 26.1% | -0.115 | -3.01 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.092 | -0.59 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 5.2% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 9.4% | 0.163 | +1.53 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 27.4% | -0.012 | -0.33 |
| 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 | 9.5% | -0.065 | -0.62 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.1% | 0.060 | +0.30 |
| 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 | -11.48 | 0.222 | -2.55 |
| 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
- 46.0
- Final score
- 46/100
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 | 23 | 25.4 (band 18 to 40%) | 90.2 |
| Fat | 12 | 13.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 5 | 5.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 345 | 381.2 | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 70); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 21 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E Supplement
- Niacin
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Biotin
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Folic Acid
- Zinc Sulfate
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Copper Sulfate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Zinc Proteinate
- Copper Proteinate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Sodium Selenite
- Calcium Iodate
- Cobalt Carbonate
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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taurine for Heart Health (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| helps your dog stay on a positive course of health throughout all stages of life (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| will support any puppy or adult dog's dietary needs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Whitefish Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin) (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Balanced Omega-6 & 3 (on pack) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Salmon Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin) (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With Ancient Grains (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pea, Lentil & Legume-Free (on pack) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| easily digestible proteins and quality sources of fiber (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult) (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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