Is Perfect Fit Dog XS/S 825g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mars Norge AS
This page reviews Perfect Fit Dog XS/S 825g by Mars Norge AS as a pet food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient list includes dried poultry protein and wheat, indicating a mix of animal and plant sources. However, the presence of processed ingredients raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient list includes dried poultry protein and wheat, indicating a mix of animal and plant sources. However, the presence of processed ingredients raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Wheat and corn are common allergens for some dogs, potentially causing digestive issues.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Dried poultry protein provides a source of animal protein, beneficial for canine diets.
- Contains chicken liver hydrolysate, which can enhance palatability for dogs.
Concerns
- Wheat and corn are common allergens for some dogs, potentially causing digestive issues.
- Dried beet pulp is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this pet food and why it matters.
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Is Dried Poultry Protein safe in this pet food?
Medium
Dried Poultry Protein is used here as base. Dried poultry protein serves as a primary protein source in this pet food, but its processing may reduce some nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tørket fjærkre protein (hvorav 20% kylling)
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Is Wheat safe in this pet food?
Medium
Wheat is used here as base. Wheat is a common carbohydrate source but can be an allergen for some dogs, raising concerns about its inclusion.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvete
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Is Corn safe in this pet food?
Medium
Corn is used here as base. Corn is used as a filler and carbohydrate source, but it may not provide significant nutritional benefits and can be allergenic.
Role in formula: base
Original: mais
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Is Poultry Fat safe in this pet food?
Medium
Poultry Fat is used here as base. Poultry fat is a source of energy and palatability, but its processing raises questions about quality and sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: fjærkrefett
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Is Dried Beef Protein safe in this pet food?
Medium
Dried Beef Protein is used here as base. Dried beef protein adds to the protein content but is a processed ingredient that may lack some nutrients compared to fresh sources.
Role in formula: base
Original: tørket protein fra okse
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Is Dried Beet Pulp safe in this pet food?
Medium
Dried Beet Pulp is used here as base. Dried beet pulp is included for fiber but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: tørket betemasse (2,6%)
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Is Chicken Liver Hydrolysate safe in this pet food?
Good
Chicken Liver Hydrolysate is used here as flavor. Chicken liver hydrolysate enhances flavor and palatability, making the food more appealing to dogs.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kyllingleverhydrolysat
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Is Minerals safe in this pet food?
Medium
Minerals is used here as base. Minerals are essential for canine health, but the specific types and their sources are not detailed, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: mineraler (hvorav natriumtripolyfosfat 0,40%)
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Is Chicory Extract safe in this pet food?
Good
Chicory Extract is used here as natural_extract. Chicory extract is a source of inulin, which can support digestive health in dogs.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: sikoriekstrakt (0,57%)
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this pet food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil provides essential fatty acids but is a processed oil, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: solsikkeolje (0,40%)
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4286288
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Allergens detected: wheat
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