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Summary

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

ADVANCE

Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Low

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Gluten grains

Legumes

Red meat

Fish

Free From:

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

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 ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon dry dog food good?

ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon is a dry dog food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited 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 Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Red meat, Fish.

Ingredients Analysis

13 of 13 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Salmon

Corn Protein

Rice

Whole Corn

Dehydrated Salmon Protein

Lard

Dehydrated Peas

Corn Flour

Hydrolyzed Yeast

Mineral Substances

Beet Pulp

Chicory Inulin

Lignocellulose

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Salmon, Dehydrated Salmon Protein are listed early in the ingredient panel.

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

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Lignocellulose.

Higher-caution ingredients: Lignocellulose have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Whole Corn have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with 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

Salmon

Dehydrated Salmon Protein

Animal Protein

Low

Animal

55%

Plant

Plant concentrate

39%

Auxiliary

Protein in ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon leans on plant signals: only 55% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 39% and whole plant proteins 4%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Salmon

Dehydrated Salmon Protein

Plant

Dehydrated Peas

Plant concentrate

Corn Protein

Auxiliary

Hydrolyzed Yeast

ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon dry dog food Review

ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Avoid if

Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity

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: Corn Protein.

Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Legumes, Red meat, Fish.

Free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Overall rating: 4 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon good for dogs?

Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content.

Does ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon contain Dairy?

Does ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon contain Egg?

Does ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon contain Legumes?

Does ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon contain Nuts?

Is ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in ADVANCE Active Defense Sensitive Care Mini 1-10kg with Salmon?