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Ranked by guaranteed-analysis protein percentage. High protein is not free — it usually comes with higher cost per calorie and more sensitivity overlap. We show the tradeoff.
Protein on the bag is easy to inflate with plant matter. PetScored credits high protein only when the named animal source is at the top of the ingredient list and the dry-matter conversion lands in the band the rubric expects.
This list ranks by panel protein percentage. We do not claim higher is always better — working dogs, active breeds, and lean dogs benefit; sedentary dogs, dogs with renal concerns, and many seniors do not.
Our pick
Stella & Chewy's
Crude protein 48% on the guaranteed-analysis panel. Nutrition Fit 5.0.
Freeze-dried raw-style patties with official manufacturer label fields, 4,420 kcal/kg, and 60 kcal/patty captured. Chewy agrees on kcal/kg but still lists 50 kcal/patty, so per-patty calories remain disclosed while value math uses kcal/kg; follow manufacturer handling and rehydration directions.
Runners-up
Crude protein 38% on the guaranteed-analysis panel. Nutrition Fit 8.8.
Crude protein 32% on the guaranteed-analysis panel. Nutrition Fit 6.0.
Crude protein 30% on the guaranteed-analysis panel. Nutrition Fit 6.1.
Crude protein 27% on the guaranteed-analysis panel. Nutrition Fit 8.0.
Crude protein 26% on the guaranteed-analysis panel. Nutrition Fit 8.2.
Crude protein 26% on the guaranteed-analysis panel. Nutrition Fit 0.0.
Crude protein 25% on the guaranteed-analysis panel. Nutrition Fit 8.0.
Crude protein 25% on the guaranteed-analysis panel. Nutrition Fit 7.6.
How this list is built
Ranking is raw guaranteed-analysis protein, tie-broken on Nutrition Fit. We make no claim about adequacy for any specific dog. Match this list to your vet's protein-range recommendation.
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FAQ
Ranking is raw guaranteed-analysis protein, tie-broken on Nutrition Fit. We make no claim about adequacy for any specific dog. Match this list to your vet's protein-range recommendation.
9 picks cleared the rubric bar for this list. 10 other scored brands were considered and didn't make the cut. We surface both for transparency.
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