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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Forest
Aqua
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
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 Forest Aqua dry dog food good?
Forest Aqua 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. 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, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
27%
Fat
13%
Est. Carbs
43%
Fiber
4.4%
Ash
12.2%
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
42 of 42 matched
Prefer
6
Concerned
5
Notice
0
1
New Zealand Salmon Meal
2
New Zealand Fish Meal
3
Potato
4
Tapioca
5
Chicken Fat
6
Natural Flavor
7
Flaxseed
8
Dried Cranberry
9
Dried Blueberry
10
Chamomile
11
Mint
12
Rosemary
13
Turmeric
14
Dried Brewers Yeast
15
Dried Enterococcus
16
Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus
17
Dried Bifidobacterium Longum
18
Dried Bifidobacterium
19
Vitamin E
20
Niacin
21
Calcium Pantothenate
22
Vitamin A Acetate
23
Thiamine
24
Riboflavin
25
Pyridoxine
26
Biotin
27
Cyanocobalamin
28
Vitamin D
29
Folic Acid
30
Sodium Chloride
31
Taurine
32
Choline Chloride
33
Ferric Sulfate
34
Zinc Sulfate
35
Ferrous Sulfate
36
Calcium Carbonate
37
Copper Sulfate
38
Manganese Sulfate
39
Sodium Selenite
40
Calcium Iodate
41
Rosemary Extract
42
Manuka Honey
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: New Zealand Salmon Meal, New Zealand Fish Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Potato, Natural Flavor, Dried Brewers Yeast.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Forest Aqua'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
New Zealand Salmon Meal
New Zealand Fish Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
99%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 99% of the weighted protein in Forest Aqua comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
New Zealand Salmon Meal
New Zealand Fish Meal
Auxiliary
Dried Brewers Yeast
Forest Aqua dry dog food Review
Forest Aqua 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
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 27% protein, 13% fat, 43% estimated carbohydrates.
99% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Aqua good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Forest Aqua contain Dairy?
Does Forest Aqua contain Egg?
Does Forest Aqua contain Legumes?
Does Forest Aqua contain Nuts?
Is Forest Aqua grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Forest Aqua?
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