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Summary

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Nulo

Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

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.

Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.

Is Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe dry dog food good?

Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe 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, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Ingredients Analysis

31 of 31 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Deboned Salmon

Turkey Meal

Menhaden Fish Meal

Red Lentils

Whole Peas

Chickpeas

Chicken Fat

Pea Fiber

Natural Flavor

Dried Chicory Root

Salmon Oil

Salt

Choline Chloride

Dried Kelp

Taurine

Zinc Proteinate

Iron Proteinate

Copper Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Selenium Yeast

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin Supplement

D-calcium Pantothenate

Vitamin A Supplement

Riboflavin Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Folic Acid

Biotin

Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Salmon, Turkey Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein signal: Red Lentils, Whole Peas, Chickpeas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Ingredients worth checking: Pea Fiber, Natural Flavor, Salt.

Possible digestion triggers: Red Lentils, Whole Peas, Chickpeas, and 1 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

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe'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 Salmon

Turkey Meal

Menhaden Fish Meal

Animal Protein

High

Animal

82%

Plant

17%

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 82% of the weighted protein in Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (17% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Deboned Salmon

Turkey Meal

Menhaden Fish Meal

Plant

Red Lentils

Whole Peas

Chickpeas

Auxiliary

Selenium Yeast

Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe dry dog food Review

Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe 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, Poultry, Fish.

82% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Overall rating: 4.5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe good for dogs?

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

Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe contain Egg?

Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Nulo Freestyle Grain-Free Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe?