Is Robert Abady Dog and Cat Food Company Vitality A a good dog food?
We score it 57/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The overall score is 57 out of 100. Undeclared ingredient shares, meaning ingredients without printed percentages, contributed -10.6 points against the score. Overall ingredient quality, referring to the overall quality of the ingredient list, contributed +6.2 points. Complete recipe, being labelled nutritionally complete, contributed +2.3 points, and printed percentages, meaning printing percentages for most of the recipe, contributed +2 points.
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.
- Recipe57
- Nutritionallow92
- Transparency45
- Safety100
- EvidenceNot recorded
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Nutritionally complete: formulated to be fed as the whole diet.
Why you might not
- Meat makes up an estimated 8% of the dry matter (20% as fed); carbohydrates dominate.
- 100% of the recipe mass has no printed percentage, so the exact split cannot be verified.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 9%
- Fat
- 8.50%
- Fibre
- 0.05%
- Moisture
- 75%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 0.16%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1.77%
- Calcium
- 0.63%
- Phosphorus
- 0.51%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A Acetate; d-Calcium Pantothenate; Niacinamide; Biotin; Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C); d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (source of Natural Vitamin E); Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3); Copper Oxide; Riboflavin; Pyridoxine HCI; Thiamine HCI; Potassium Iodide; Manganese Sulfate; Sodium Selenite; Folic Acid; Cyanocobalamin Concentrate (source of Vitamin B12)
Technological additives
Xanthan Gum
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Doesn't list chicken, turkey, lamb, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork fat
- 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. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (41)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water sufficient for processing | Water | other | - | - | 3.2 |
| 2 | Beef (Muscle Meat) | Beef | meat | medium | - | 3.2 |
| 3 | Beef Tripe | Beef Tripe | meat | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 4 | White Rice | Rice - white | carb | medium | - | 3.1 |
| 5 | Beef Heart | Beef Heart | meat | good | - | 3.1 |
| 6 | Sunflower Oil | Sunflower oil | oil | good | - | 3.0 |
| 7 | Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 8 | Pork Fat | Pork Fat | oil | medium | - | 3.0 |
| 9 | Beef Kidney | Kidney | meat | good | - | 2.9 |
| 10 | Beef Fat | Beef Fat | oil | medium | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | Beef Liver | Beef Liver | meat | good | - | 2.8 |
| 12 | Bone Flour | Bone | mineral | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 13 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement | medium | - | 2.8 |
| 14 | Whole Eggs | Egg | meat | good | - | 2.7 |
| 15 | Flaxseed Oil | Linseed oil | oil | good | - | 2.7 |
| 16 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement | good | - | 2.6 |
| 17 | Xanthan Gum | Xanthan gum | additive | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 18 | Salt | Salt | additive | medium | - | 2.6 |
| 19 | Menhaden Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil | good | - | 2.5 |
| 20 | Magnesium Oxide | Magnesium Oxide | supplement | good | - | 2.5 |
| 21 | Beef Trachae | Beef | meat | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 22 | Ferrous Fumarate | Iron | mineral | good | - | 2.4 |
| 23 | Thymus | Dried Thymus Vulgaris | veg | medium | - | 2.4 |
| 24 | Vitamin A Acetate | Vitamin A | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 25 | Beef Cartilage | Cartilage | supplement | good | - | 2.3 |
| 26 | d-Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement | good | - | 2.2 |
| 27 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | supplement | medium | - | 2.2 |
| 28 | Dried Pancreas | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.2 |
| 29 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 30 | Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | Vitamin C | supplement | good | - | 2.1 |
| 31 | d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (source of Natural Vitamin E) | Vitamin E | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 32 | Cholecalciferol (source of Vitamin D3) | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement | good | - | 2.0 |
| 33 | Copper Oxide | Copper | mineral | good | - | 2.0 |
| 34 | Riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement | good | - | 1.9 |
| 35 | Pyridoxine HCI | unmatched | - | - | - | 1.9 |
| 36 | Thiamine HCI | unmatched | - | - | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Potassium Iodide | Potassium iodide | supplement | good | - | 1.8 |
| 38 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement | medium | - | 1.8 |
| 39 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement | poor | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
| 41 | Cyanocobalamin Concentrate (source of Vitamin B12) | Vitamin B12 | supplement | good | - | 1.7 |
Brand
- 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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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. 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 | +6.20 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.115 | -0.42 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 18.7% | -0.092 | -1.72 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 47.9% | -0.012 | -0.58 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.027 | -0.10 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.7% | -0.065 | -0.11 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.7% | 0.060 | +0.10 |
| 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 | -6.24 | 0.222 | -1.38 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.20 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.7% | -0.115 | -0.42 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 18.7% | -0.092 | -1.72 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.9% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 6.2% | 0.163 | +1.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 47.9% | -0.012 | -0.58 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 4.0% | -0.027 | -0.10 |
| Recipe graded poor | 1.7% | -0.065 | -0.11 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.7% | 0.060 | +0.10 |
| 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 | -6.24 | 0.222 | -1.38 |
| 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
- Additives declared on label
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 56.6
- Final score
- 57/100
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 | 9 | 36 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 8.5 | 34 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.05 | 0.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 66 |
| Calcium | 0.63 | 2.5 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 99.2 |
| Phosphorus | 0.505 | 2 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 73.8 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.2 | 1.2 (band 1 to 2%) | 84.9 |
| 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). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
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) - 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| combine advanced nutritional science with the healing powers of Nature (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All meat-based ingredients are derived from USDA inspected sources (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| deliver the full complement of amino acids needed for sound health (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| A small amount of white rice is included to help balance glucose levels. (Brown rice is avoided because of its high fiber and gluten content.) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Fatty acids are balanced for all health needs and vitamins and minerals are properly represented (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| manufactured primarily from an assortment of beef and beef internal organs (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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