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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Canagan

Scottish Salmon

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

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.

Is Canagan Scottish Salmon dry dog food good?

Canagan Scottish Salmon is a dry dog food rated 4.5 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. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

36%

Fat

15%

Est. Carbs

36%

Fiber

3.3%

Ash

9.8%

Moisture (8%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is High (36% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.

References

Fat is Medium (15% 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

25 of 25 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Freshly Prepared Scottish Salmon

Sweet Potato

Dried Salmon

Dried Herring

Peas

Potato

Dried White Fish

Salmon Oil

Alfalfa

Freshly Prepared Trout

Sunflower Oil

Salmon Stock

Minerals

Apple

Carrot

Spinach

Seaweed

Fructo-oligo-saccharides

Psyllium

Camomile

Peppermint

Marigold

Cranberry

Aniseed

Fenugreek

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Freshly Prepared Scottish Salmon, Dried Salmon are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein signal: Peas, Alfalfa may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Ingredients worth checking: Potato.

Possible digestion triggers: Peas have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Canagan Scottish Salmon'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

Freshly Prepared Scottish Salmon

Dried Salmon

Dried Herring

Dried White Fish

Freshly Prepared Trout

Salmon Stock

Animal Protein

High

Animal

91%

Plant

Meat-forward: 91% of the weighted protein in Canagan Scottish Salmon comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (9% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Freshly Prepared Scottish Salmon

Dried Salmon

Dried Herring

Dried White Fish

Freshly Prepared Trout

Salmon Stock

Plant

Peas

Alfalfa

Canagan Scottish Salmon dry dog food Review

Canagan Scottish Salmon is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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

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: Legumes, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 36% protein, 15% fat, 36% estimated carbohydrates.

91% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Canagan Scottish Salmon good for dogs?

Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Canagan Scottish Salmon contain Dairy?

Does Canagan Scottish Salmon contain Egg?

Does Canagan Scottish Salmon contain Legumes?

Does Canagan Scottish Salmon contain Nuts?

Is Canagan Scottish Salmon grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Canagan Scottish Salmon?