Robert Abady Dog and Cat Food Company Older Dog Complete Beef-Protein Based Formula
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Our verdict
Is Robert Abady Dog and Cat Food Company Older Dog Complete Beef-Protein Based Formula a good dog food?
We score it 51/100 (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 senior dogs
- Single named protein: beef
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice - white
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 (33)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 50.8%
- meat 22.4%
- oil 10.2%
- additive 6.5%
- other 3.8%
- carb 3.7%
- mineral 2.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | consisting of: Beef Tripe | Tripe | meat · medium | - | 4.0 |
| 2 | Beef Lung | Beef lung | meat · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 3 | Beef Kidney | Beef Kidney | meat · good | - | 3.9 |
| 4 | Beef Heart & Beef Liver | Liver | meat · good | - | 3.8 |
| 5 | Water sufficient for processing | Water | other | - | 3.8 |
| 6 | Rice | Rice - white | carb · medium | - | 3.7 |
| 7 | Beef (muscle-meat) | Beef | meat · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 8 | Di-Calcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 9 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil · good | - | 3.5 |
| 10 | Canola Oil | Rapeseed oil | oil · good | - | 3.5 |
| 11 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 3.4 |
| 12 | Xanthan Gum | Xanthan gum | additive · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 13 | Beef Fat | Beef Fat | oil · medium | - | 3.3 |
| 14 | Salt | Salt | additive · poor | - | 3.2 |
| 15 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 3.2 |
| 16 | Whole Egg | Egg | meat · good | - | 3.1 |
| 17 | Magnesium Oxide | Magnesium Oxide | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 18 | dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 3.0 |
| 19 | Zinc Oxide | Zinc Oxide | supplement · good | - | 2.9 |
| 20 | Vitamin A Acetate | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.8 |
| 21 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | supplement · medium | - | 2.8 |
| 22 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 23 | Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C) | Vitamin C | supplement · good | - | 2.7 |
| 24 | Cupric Oxide | Copper | mineral · good | - | 2.6 |
| 25 | Cholecalciferol | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 26 | Riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 2.5 |
| 27 | Thiamine Hydrochloride | Thiamine Hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 28 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 29 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement · good | - | 2.3 |
| 30 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 2.2 |
| 31 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 2.2 |
| 32 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 33 | Cyanocobalamin Concentrate | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
- 1. consisting of: Beef Tripe4.0% estimated
- 2. Beef Lung3.9% estimated
- 3. Beef Kidney3.9% estimated
- 4. Beef Heart & Beef Liver3.8% estimated
- 5. Water sufficient for processing3.8% estimated
- 6. Rice3.7% estimated
- 7. Beef (muscle-meat)3.6% estimated
- 8. Di-Calcium Phosphate3.6% estimated
- 9. Sunflower Oil3.5% estimated
- 10. Canola Oil3.5% estimated
- 11. Potassium Chloride3.4% estimated
- 12. Xanthan Gum3.3% estimated
- 13. Beef Fat3.3% estimated
- 14. Salt3.2% estimated
- 15. Choline Chloride3.2% estimated
- 16. Whole Egg3.1% estimated
- 17. Magnesium Oxide3.0% estimated
- 18. dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate3.0% estimated
- 19. Zinc Oxide2.9% estimated
- 20. Vitamin A Acetate2.8% estimated
- 21. Niacinamide2.8% estimated
- 22. d-Calcium Pantothenate2.7% estimated
- 23. Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C)2.7% estimated
- 24. Cupric Oxide2.6% estimated
- 25. Cholecalciferol2.5% estimated
- 26. Riboflavin2.5% estimated
- 27. Thiamine Hydrochloride2.4% estimated
- 28. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride2.4% estimated
- 29. Potassium Iodide2.3% estimated
- 30. Folic Acid2.2% estimated
- 31. Sodium Selenite2.2% estimated
- 32. Biotin2.1% estimated
- 33. Cyanocobalamin Concentrate2.1% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 7.50% · Fat 8%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.50% |
| Fat | 8% |
| Fibre | 0.25% |
| Moisture | 74% |
| Calcium | 0.50% |
| Phosphorus | 0.40% |
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-13
Brand and contact: Robert Abady Dog and Cat Food Company
- Phone
- 845-473-1900
- Address
- 201 Smith Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Contact page
- www.therobertabadydogfoodcoltd.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.therobertabadydogfoodcoltd.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 total score of 51 out of 100 based on several key factors. The presence of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 to the overall rating, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.9. Furthermore, the additive load contributed -1.8, and the additives in the recipe adjusted the score by +1.3.
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 | +5.93 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.4% | -0.115 | -0.50 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.6% | -0.092 | -1.25 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.9% | 0.163 | +1.28 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 62.5% | -0.012 | -0.76 |
| Recipe graded poor | 5.4% | -0.065 | -0.35 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.2% | 0.060 | +0.19 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -7.92 | 0.222 | -1.76 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.93 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 4.4% | -0.115 | -0.50 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 13.6% | -0.092 | -1.25 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.005 | +0.00 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 7.9% | 0.163 | +1.28 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 62.5% | -0.012 | -0.76 |
| 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 | 5.4% | -0.065 | -0.35 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 3.2% | 0.060 | +0.19 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| 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 | -7.92 | 0.222 | -1.76 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| 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 | 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 | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Subtotal
- 51.3
- Final score
- 51/100
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 | 7.5 | 28.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 99.6 |
| Fat | 8 | 30.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.25 | 1 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 76.2 |
| Calcium | 0.5 | 1.9 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.4 | 1.5 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.3 | 1.3 (band 1 to 2%) | 85 |
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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, Additives 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| fully balanced, complete feed for dogs (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| may be fed as the sole source of nutrition (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| contains more beef protein than virtually any other brand (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| free of stool hardeners (e.g. beet pulp, tomato pomace, cellulose flour, soybean hulls), and artificial preservatives, flavor enhancers and coloring agents (on page) | Free-from | 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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