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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Kaniva
Chicken, Tuna & Rice
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★☆☆
3.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Grains (gluten-free)
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
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 Kaniva Chicken, Tuna & Rice dry dog food good?
Kaniva Chicken, Tuna & Rice is a dry dog food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
27%
Fat
16%
Est. Carbs
43%
Fiber
5.5%
Ash
7.7%
Moisture (8.5%) 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 High (16% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
55 of 55 matched
Prefer
4
Concerned
8
Notice
5
1
Chicken Meal
2
Rice
3
Soybean Meal
4
Tapioca Flour
5
Tapioca
6
Palm Stearin
7
Tuna Meal
8
Digested Animal Protein
9
Sunflower Oil
10
Cellulose Powder
11
Dicalcium Phosphate
12
Salmon Oil
13
Poultry Fat
14
Yeast Product
15
Vitamin A
16
Vitamin D3
17
Vitamin E
18
Nicotinic Acid
19
Vitamin C
20
Pantothenic Acid
21
Vitamin B2
22
Vitamin B1
23
Vitamin B6
24
Folic Acid
25
Biotin
26
Vitamin K3
27
Vitamin B12
28
Zinc
29
Iron
30
Manganese
31
Copper
32
Iodine
33
Selenium
34
Salt
35
Choline Chloride
36
Lecithin
37
Potassium Chloride
38
Coconut Oil
39
Mannan Oligosaccharide
40
Methionine
41
Taurine
42
Iron Proteinate
43
Zinc Proteinate
44
Manganese Proteinate
45
Copper Proteinate
46
Selenium Yeast
47
L-lysine
48
Enzyme
49
Propionic Acid
50
Shark Cartilage Powder
51
Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate
52
Esterified Glucomannan
53
Evening Primrose Oil
54
Yucca Schidigera Extract
55
Quillaja Saponaria Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Soybean Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Soybean Meal, Digested Animal Protein, Cellulose Powder.
Higher-caution ingredients: Digested Animal Protein, Cellulose Powder, Dicalcium Phosphate, and 3 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Soybean Meal have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Kaniva Chicken, Tuna & Rice'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
Chicken Meal
Tuna Meal
Shark Cartilage Powder
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
62%
Plant concentrate
36%
Auxiliary
1%
Mixed protein sources in Kaniva Chicken, Tuna & Rice: 62% animal, 0% whole plants, and 36% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken Meal
Tuna Meal
Digested Animal Protein
Plant concentrate
Soybean Meal
Auxiliary
Yeast Product
Selenium Yeast
Kaniva Chicken, Tuna & Rice dry dog food Review
Kaniva Chicken, Tuna & Rice is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Soybean Meal.
Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 27% protein, 16% fat, 43% estimated carbohydrates.
62% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaniva Chicken, Tuna & Rice good for dogs?
Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.
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