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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Now Fresh
Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Shellfish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck dry dog food good?
Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck is a dry dog food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
27%
Fat
12%
Est. Carbs
46%
Fiber
7.8%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (27% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.
References
Fat is Medium (12% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.
References
Ingredients Analysis
46 of 46 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
7
Notice
0
1
Deboned Turkey
2
Peas
3
Potatoes
4
Potato Flour
5
Pea Fiber
6
Whole Dried Egg
7
Natural Flavor
8
Apples
9
Flaxseed
10
Deboned Salmon
11
De-boned Duck
12
Calcium Carbonate
13
Canola Oil
14
Tomatoes
15
Dried Alfalfa
16
Coconut Oil
17
Monocalcium Phosphate
18
Carrots
19
Pumpkin
20
Sweet Potato
21
Zucchini
22
Banana
23
Blueberry
24
Cranberry
25
Blackberry
26
Pomegranate
27
Papaya
28
Lentils
29
Broccoli
30
Salt
31
Dried Chicory Root
32
Choline Chloride
33
Vitamins
34
Minerals
35
Taurine
36
Methionine
37
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
38
Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product
39
Lysine
40
Potassium Chloride
41
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
42
New Zealand Green Mussel
43
Yucca Schidigera Extract
44
Chondroitin Sulfate
45
L-carnitine
46
Dried Rosemary
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Turkey are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Potatoes, Potato Flour, Pea Fiber.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Pea Fiber, Canola Oil, and 2 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Deboned Turkey
Whole Dried Egg
Deboned Salmon
De-boned Duck
New Zealand Green Mussel
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
81%
Plant
19%
Meat-forward: 81% of the weighted protein in Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (19% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Deboned Turkey
Whole Dried Egg
Deboned Salmon
De-boned Duck
New Zealand Green Mussel
Plant
Peas
Dried Alfalfa
Lentils
Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck dry dog food Review
Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish.
On a dry-matter basis: 27% protein, 12% fat, 46% estimated carbohydrates.
81% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck contain Dairy?
Does Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck contain Egg?
Does Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck contain Legumes?
Does Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck contain Nuts?
Is Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Now Fresh Grain-Free Senior Dog Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck?
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