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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Addiction

Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Red meat

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

Fish

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 Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet dry dog food good?

Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet 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, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Red meat.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

27%

Fat

13%

Est. Carbs

48%

Fiber

4.4%

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 (13% 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

44 of 44 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Venison

Venison Meal

Peas

Tapioca

Coconut Oil

Pea Protein

Flaxseed

Dried Brewers Yeast

Natural Flavor

Yellow Peas

Buffered Vinegar

Sea Salt

Potassium Chloride

Magnesium Sulfate

Choline Chloride

Dried Cranberry

Dried Apple

Dried Spinach

Blueberry

Dried Kelp

Taurine

Dl-methionine

Calcium Carbonate

Zinc Amino Acid Complex

Iron Amino Acid Complex

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin

Copper Amino Acid Complex

Calcium D-pantothenate

Manganese Amino Acid Complex

Sodium Selenite

Riboflavin Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Vitamin A Supplement

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Cobalt Sulfate

Calcium Iodate

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Mixed Tocopherols

Rosemary Extract

Tea Extract

Mint Extract

Tips

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

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

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein.

Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Coconut Oil, Pea Protein, 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 Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet'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

Venison

Venison Meal

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

63%

Plant

13%

Plant concentrate

22%

Auxiliary

Mixed protein sources in Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet: 63% animal, 13% whole plants, and 22% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Venison

Venison Meal

Plant

Peas

Yellow Peas

Plant concentrate

Pea Protein

Auxiliary

Dried Brewers Yeast

Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet dry dog food Review

Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet 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

Pets avoiding gluten grains

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: Pea Protein.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Red meat.

On a dry-matter basis: 27% protein, 13% fat, 48% estimated carbohydrates.

63% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet 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.

Does Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet contain Dairy?

Does Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet contain Egg?

Does Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet contain Legumes?

Does Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet contain Nuts?

Is Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Addiction Viva La Venison Sensitive Care Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Diet?