Our verdict
Is SquarePet VFS Ideal Digestion a good dog food?
We score it 47/100 (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
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists herring oil
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
- 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 (19)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 26.3%
- supplement 25.2%
- carb 12.3%
- oil 10.7%
- veg 10.3%
- additive 9.6%
- fibre 5.4%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | Turkey | meat · medium | - | 6.9 |
| 2 | Whole Egg | Egg | meat · good | - | 6.7 |
| 3 | Pork | Pork | meat · medium | - | 6.5 |
| 4 | White Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 6.4 |
| 5 | Pork Meal | Dehydrated Pork Protein | meat · good | - | 6.2 |
| 6 | Tapioca | Tapioca | carb · medium | - | 6.0 |
| 7 | Pumpkin | Pumpkin | veg · good | - | 5.8 |
| 8 | Pork Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Pork Fat | oil · medium | - | 5.6 |
| 9 | Miscanthus Grass | Miscanthus Grass | fibre · medium | - | 5.4 |
| 10 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 5.3 |
| 11 | Herring Oil | Herring Oil | oil · good | - | 5.1 |
| 12 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 4.9 |
| 13 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 4.7 |
| 14 | Chicory Root | Chicory root | veg · good | - | 4.5 |
| 15 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 4.4 |
| 16 | Yeast Culture | Yeast | supplement · good | - | 4.2 |
| 17 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 4.0 |
| 18 | Taurine | Taurine | supplement · good | - | 3.8 |
| 19 | Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C) | Vitamin C | supplement · good | - | 3.6 |
- 1. Turkey6.9% estimated
- 2. Whole Egg6.7% estimated
- 3. Pork6.5% estimated
- 4. White Rice6.4% estimated
- 5. Pork Meal6.2% estimated
- 6. Tapioca6.0% estimated
- 7. Pumpkin5.8% estimated
- 8. Pork Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)5.6% estimated
- 9. Miscanthus Grass5.4% estimated
- 10. Natural Flavor5.3% estimated
- 11. Herring Oil5.1% estimated
- 12. Dicalcium Phosphate4.9% estimated
- 13. Potassium Chloride4.7% estimated
- 14. Chicory Root4.5% estimated
- 15. Salt4.4% estimated
- 16. Yeast Culture4.2% estimated
- 17. Choline Chloride4.0% estimated
- 18. Taurine3.8% estimated
- 19. Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C)3.6% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 28% · Fat 14%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 28% |
| Fat | 14% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Calcium | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0.80% |
Energy: 368 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feed adult dogs 1/4 to 5 cups per day based on weight (2-100 lbs). For puppies: feed twice the adult amount. For pregnant and lactating females: feed 2 to 4 times the adult amount. Based on a standard 8oz cup (386 kcal/cup).
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Vitamin E Supplement (min 300 IU/kg); Niacin Supplement; D-Calcium Pantothenate; Riboflavin Supplement; Thiamine Mononitrate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Biotin; Vitamin B12 Supplement; Zinc Proteinate; Iron Proteinate; Copper Proteinate; Manganese Proteinate; Calcium Iodate; Selenium Yeast; Taurine (min 0.15%); Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C); Choline Chloride; Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product (min 500,000 CFU/lb)
Technological additives
Pork Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: SquarePet
- Website
- https://mysquarepet.com/
- Contact page
- mysquarepet.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
- mysquarepet.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
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual 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 47 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +4.6 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 -2.6 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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.59 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.5% | -0.115 | -1.21 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 15.7% | -0.092 | -1.45 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.3% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.9% | 0.163 | +2.09 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 34.5% | -0.012 | -0.42 |
| Recipe graded poor | 9.6% | -0.065 | -0.63 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.3% | 0.060 | +0.32 |
| 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 | -11.63 | 0.222 | -2.58 |
| 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 | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.59 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.5% | -0.115 | -1.21 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 15.7% | -0.092 | -1.45 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.3% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 12.9% | 0.163 | +2.09 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 34.5% | -0.012 | -0.42 |
| 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 | 9.6% | -0.065 | -0.63 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 5.3% | 0.060 | +0.32 |
| 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 | -11.63 | 0.222 | -2.58 |
| 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
- 46.8
- Final score
- 47/100
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 | 28 | 30.9 (band 18.298342541436465 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 15.5 (band 5.5911602209944755 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.4 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1 | 1.1 (band 0.5082872928176796 to 2.5%) | 88 |
| Phosphorus | 0.8 | 0.9 (band 0.4066298342541437 to 1.6%) | 94 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 85 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 368 | 406.6 | 100 |
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 20 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Vitamin E Supplement (min 300 IU/kg)
- Niacin Supplement
- D-Calcium Pantothenate
- Riboflavin Supplement
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Biotin
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Zinc Proteinate
- Iron Proteinate
- Copper Proteinate
- Manganese Proteinate
- Calcium Iodate
- Selenium Yeast
- Taurine (min 0.15%)
- Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C)
- Choline Chloride
- Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product (min 500,000 CFU/lb)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet-formulated sensitive stomach dog food for dogs of all life stages (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Complete and balanced for All Life Stages including large breed puppies (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Cage-free turkey (South Dakota) and cage-free whole eggs (California) as primary protein sources (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Enhanced levels of antioxidant Vitamins C and E (Vitamin E min 300 IU/kg) (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Pumpkin, Chicory Root prebiotic, Yeast Culture prebiotic, and GanedenBC30 probiotic (Bacillus Coagulans; min 500,000 CFU/lb) to nourish beneficial gut bacteria (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Herring Oil providing omega-3 fatty acids including EPA (min 0.05%) and DHA for coat and overall health support (on page) | 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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