Complete Health is built around poultry and fish. Chicken appears in 17 of the 23 kibbles and fish in 12, with turkey, lamb, beef and pork used less often. Most kibbles open with a deboned meat followed by a named meal. Kibble protein runs from 22 to 32 percent, as fed, and estimated starch from 30 to 47.8 percent. Six kibbles are grain free, and 17 include peas or lentils, so legumes show up in grained recipes too.
The kibbles average 26.7 percent protein and 412 kcal per cup. The catalog averages across 1,834 kibbles are 26.9 percent and 395 kcal. Average estimated starch of 39.9 percent sits above the catalog's 37.4. The 10 wet foods hold 6 to 9 percent protein, averaging 7.9 against a catalog 8.3, and egg appears in 6 of them.
The lowest starch kibbles are the puppy, toy and grain free small breed recipes. The senior and weight recipes, and the one sold for sensitive skin and stomach, sit at the starchy end. The 5 single protein toppers average 8.6 percent protein, well below the topper catalog average of 18.4 percent.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grain-Free Small Breed | 32% | 16% | 31% | 505 | Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Ground Potatoes |
| Grain-Free For Puppy | 32% | 17% | 30% | 498 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas |
| Grain-Free Large Breed | 30% | 11% | 37% | 406 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Peas |
| Toy Breed | 30% | 16% | 33.5% | 462 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Turkey Meal |
| + Turkey & Oatmeal Recipe | 29% | 15% | 36% | -- | Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Oatmeal |
| Large Breed Puppy | 29% | 12% | 37.5% | 367 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice |
| Puppy | 29% | 18% | 32.5% | 436 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas |
| Small Breed Healthy Weight | 28% | 10% | 41% | 344 | Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Barley |
| Small Breed Puppy | 28% | 18% | 33.8% | 489 | Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal |
| Small Breed Turkey & Oatmeal | 28% | 15% | 37% | 408 | Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Oatmeal |
| Grain-Free Lamb & Lamb Meal | 26% | 12% | 40.5% | 421 | Lamb, Lamb Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Dried Ground Potatoes |
| Grain-Free Whitefish & Menhaden Fish Meal | 26% | 12% | 40.8% | 364 | Whitefish, Potatoes, Peas |
| Grain-Free Deboned Chicken & Chicken Meal | 26% | 11% | 42% | 386 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Dried Ground Potatoes |
| Large Breed Adult | 26% | 11% | 42% | 340 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Peas |
| Grained Small Breed Senior Turkey Peas | 25% | 11% | 43.5% | 440 | Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Peas |
| Small Breed Senior | 25% | 11% | 43.5% | 435 | Deboned Turkey, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Peas |
| Beef & Barley | 24% | 12% | 43% | 334 | Deboned Beef, Pork Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Barley |
| Grain Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice | 24% | 10% | 46% | 337 | Salmon, Whitefish Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Rice |
| Healthy Weight | 24% | 10% | 45.5% | 414 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Oatmeal |
| Deboned Chicken & Oatmeal | 24% | 11% | 44% | 427 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Oatmeal |
| Lamb & Barley | 24% | 12% | 44% | 417 | Lamb, Lamb Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Barley |
| Senior | 22% | 10% | 47.8% | 416 | Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Barley |
| Whitefish & Sweet Potato | 22% | 12% | 45.5% | 418 | Whitefish, Barley, Peas |
| Line average | 26.7% | 12.7% | 39.9% | 412 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
32% protein · 16% fat · 31% starch · 505 kcal/cup · Adult
The most calorie dense kibble at 505 kcal per cup, with 32 percent protein, 16 percent fat and 31 percent estimated starch. Ground potatoes, lentils and peas follow turkey and chicken meal, suiting active small dogs on grain free food.
Full review of Grain-Free Small Breed32% protein · 17% fat · 30% starch · 498 kcal/cup · Puppy
It has the least estimated starch in the line at 30 percent, with 32 percent protein and 17 percent fat. Chicken, chicken meal, peas, salmon meal and dried ground potatoes lead, for puppies whose owners want grain free kibble.
Full review of Grain-Free For Puppy30% protein · 11% fat · 37% starch · 406 kcal/cup · Adult
Sold for large breeds, this grain free recipe opens with deboned chicken, chicken meal, peas, dried ground potatoes and chickpeas. It lists 30 percent protein and the highest kibble fiber at 6 percent, for big adult dogs fed chicken.
Full review of Grain-Free Large Breed30% protein · 16% fat · 33.5% starch · 462 kcal/cup · Adult
The only recipe sold for toy breeds, it adds turkey meal to deboned chicken and chicken meal, followed by brown rice and peas. At 30 percent protein, 16 percent fat and 462 kcal per cup, it suits tiny adult dogs.
Full review of Toy Breed29% protein · 15% fat · 36% starch · Adult
The all breed turkey and oatmeal kibble, with turkey, chicken meal, oatmeal and sorghum leading and no peas, lentils or potato. At 29 percent protein, 15 percent fat and 36 percent estimated starch, it suits adult dogs on grained food without legumes.
Full review of + Turkey & Oatmeal Recipe29% protein · 12% fat · 37.5% starch · 367 kcal/cup · Puppy
Sold for large breed puppies, it lists 29 percent protein, 12 percent fat and 367 kcal per cup, with less fat than the Puppy recipe's 18 percent. Chicken, chicken meal, brown rice and sorghum lead, with peas or lentils further down.
Full review of Large Breed Puppy29% protein · 18% fat · 32.5% starch · 436 kcal/cup · Puppy
This all breed puppy kibble pairs 29 percent protein with 18 percent fat and 32.5 percent estimated starch. Chicken, chicken meal, peas, sorghum and chicken fat lead, for puppies whose owners are fine with grain and peas.
Full review of Puppy28% protein · 10% fat · 41% starch · 344 kcal/cup · Adult
Sold for weight management in small breeds, it pairs 28 percent protein with 10 percent fat and 344 kcal per cup. Turkey, chicken meal, barley, oatmeal and brown rice lead, and it contains no peas or lentils.
Full review of Small Breed Healthy Weight28% protein · 18% fat · 33.8% starch · 489 kcal/cup · Puppy
Ties the Puppy recipe for the most kibble fat at 18 percent and lists 3,881 kcal per kg, the highest per kg in the line. Turkey, chicken meal, oatmeal and sorghum lead, with no peas or lentils, for small breed puppies.
Full review of Small Breed Puppy28% protein · 15% fat · 37% starch · 408 kcal/cup · Adult
The small breed version of the turkey and oatmeal formula, at 28 percent protein, 15 percent fat and 37 percent estimated starch. It lists 408 kcal per cup and no peas, lentils or potato, for small adult dogs on grained food.
Full review of Small Breed Turkey & Oatmeal26% protein · 12% fat · 40.5% starch · 421 kcal/cup · Adult
The only grain free kibble led by lamb, with lamb meal, dried ground potatoes, peas and chickpeas next and no chicken listed. At 26 percent protein and 40.5 percent estimated starch, it suits owners avoiding both chicken and grain.
Full review of Grain-Free Lamb & Lamb Meal26% protein · 12% fat · 40.8% starch · 364 kcal/cup · Adult
This grain free fish recipe is listed as discontinued. Whitefish, potatoes, peas, menhaden fish meal and chickpeas lead, at 26 percent protein and 40.8 percent estimated starch, for adult dogs whose owners avoid poultry and grain.
We believe this recipe has been discontinued.
Full review of Grain-Free Whitefish & Menhaden Fish Meal26% protein · 11% fat · 42% starch · 386 kcal/cup · Adult
The grain free chicken recipe for adult dogs, using chicken as its only animal protein alongside dried ground potatoes, chickpeas and peas. It lists 26 percent protein, 42 percent estimated starch and 386 kcal per cup.
Full review of Grain-Free Deboned Chicken & Chicken Meal26% protein · 11% fat · 42% starch · 340 kcal/cup · Adult
It has the fewest calories per kg among the kibbles at 3,400, with 26 percent protein and 42 percent estimated starch. Chicken, chicken meal, peas, sorghum and brown rice lead in this recipe made for large breed adults.
Full review of Large Breed Adult25% protein · 11% fat · 43.5% starch · 440 kcal/cup · Senior
A grained senior formula sold for small breeds, led by deboned turkey, chicken meal, peas, sorghum and oats, at 25 percent protein and 43.5 percent estimated starch. At 440 kcal per cup, it lists slightly more calories than the near identical Small Breed Senior.
Full review of Grained Small Breed Senior Turkey Peas25% protein · 11% fat · 43.5% starch · 435 kcal/cup · Senior
Matches Grained Small Breed Senior Turkey Peas on protein and estimated starch but lists 435 kcal per cup and 3,478 kcal per kg. Sold for small breed seniors, it leads with deboned turkey, chicken meal, peas, sorghum and oats.
Full review of Small Breed Senior24% protein · 12% fat · 43% starch · 334 kcal/cup · Adult
The only kibble here with beef and pork, putting deboned beef and pork meal ahead of barley, oatmeal and sorghum. It has the fewest calories per cup in the line at 334 and no peas or potato, for adult dogs kept off poultry.
Full review of Beef & Barley24% protein · 10% fat · 46% starch · 337 kcal/cup · Adult
Sold for sensitive skin and stomach, it uses fish as its only animal protein, with salmon, whitefish meal, rice, oatmeal and barley. At 24 percent protein and 46 percent estimated starch with no peas or potato, it suits owners avoiding poultry.
Full review of Grain Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice24% protein · 10% fat · 45.5% starch · 414 kcal/cup · Adult
Sold for weight management in adult dogs of all sizes, it lists 24 percent protein, 10 percent fat, 45.5 percent estimated starch and 414 kcal per cup. Chicken is the only animal protein, with oatmeal, brown rice and barley in the first five.
Full review of Healthy Weight24% protein · 11% fat · 44% starch · 427 kcal/cup · Adult
The grained counterpart to the grain free chicken recipe, using oatmeal, barley and brown rice with chicken as the only animal protein. It has 24 percent protein, 44 percent estimated starch and 427 kcal per cup, for adult dogs fed chicken.
Full review of Deboned Chicken & Oatmeal24% protein · 12% fat · 44% starch · 417 kcal/cup · Adult
The grained lamb recipe, with lamb as its only animal protein followed by lamb meal, barley, peas and sorghum. It lists 24 percent protein, 44 percent estimated starch and 3,655 kcal per kg, for adult dogs that do well on lamb.
Full review of Lamb & Barley22% protein · 10% fat · 47.8% starch · 416 kcal/cup · Senior
It has the most estimated starch in the line at 47.8 percent and ties for the least kibble protein at 22 percent. Chicken, chicken meal, barley, peas and sorghum lead in this recipe sold for senior dogs of all sizes.
Full review of Senior22% protein · 12% fat · 45.5% starch · 418 kcal/cup · Adult
A grained fish recipe that puts barley and peas ahead of whitefish meal, and ties Senior for the least kibble protein at 22 percent. It has 45.5 percent estimated starch and contains potato, for adult dogs whose owners avoid poultry.
Full review of Whitefish & Sweet Potato| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paté Puppy Chicken & Salmon | 9% | 6% | 78% | 1,156 | Chicken Broth, Chicken, Chicken Liver |
| Turkey & Duck | 8% | 3% | 82% | 858 | Turkey Broth, Turkey, Duck |
| Lamb & Beef | 8% | 5% | 82% | -- | Lamb Broth, Lamb, Beef |
| Turkey & Sweet Potato | 8% | 5% | 78% | 1,258 | Turkey, Turkey Broth, Turkey Liver |
| Turkey | 8% | 3% | 82% | 831 | Turkey, Turkey Broth, Water Sufficient For Processing |
| Beef | 8% | 3.5% | 82% | -- | Beef, Beef Broth, Water Sufficient for Processing |
| Venison & Salmon | 8% | 3% | 82% | -- | Venison Broth, Venison, Salmon |
| Paté Chicken & Sweet Potato | 8% | 5% | 78% | 393 | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Whitefish |
| Lamb & Sweet Potato | 8% | 7.5% | 78% | 1,278 | Lamb, Lamb Broth, Whitefish |
| Petite Entrees Shredded Medley Braised Lamb, Venison, White Sweet Potatoes & Carrots | 6% | 5% | 85% | -- | Chicken, Chicken Broth, Water Sufficient For Processing |
| Line average | 7.9% | 4.6% | 80.7% | 962 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Wet food is mostly water, so compare it with other wet food only. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
9% protein · 6% fat · 1,156 kcal/kg · Puppy
The only wet recipe sold for puppies, with the most protein in the line at 9 percent. Chicken broth, chicken, chicken liver and salmon lead, and it includes ground barley plus peas or lentils, for puppies eating wet food.
Full review of Paté Puppy Chicken & Salmon8% protein · 3% fat · 304 kcal/can · Adult
The only wet recipe in the line with duck, it lists turkey broth, turkey and duck first, with cranberries fourth. It is grain free but includes peas or lentils and potato, at 304 kcal per can, for adult dogs that enjoy poultry variety.
Full review of Turkey & Duck8% protein · 5% fat · Adult
Pairs lamb and beef with beef liver and brown rice in the first five ingredients, and contains no peas or lentils. At 8 percent protein and 5 percent fat, it suits adult dogs that do well on red meats.
Full review of Lamb & Beef8% protein · 5% fat · 445 kcal/can · Adult
Turkey is the only animal protein listed, backed by turkey liver, turkey hearts and ground barley, with no egg. At 445 kcal per can and 5 percent fat, it suits adult dogs fed turkey whose owners are fine with grain.
Full review of Turkey & Sweet Potato8% protein · 3% fat · 831 kcal/kg · Adult
Opens with turkey, turkey broth and turkey liver, with carrots fifth and egg added. At 3 percent fat and 831 kcal per kg, it is a lighter turkey can than Turkey & Sweet Potato for adult dogs.
Full review of Turkey8% protein · 3.5% fat · Adult
The single meat beef can, built on beef, beef broth and beef liver with egg added. It is grain free with peas or lentils and potato, at 8 percent protein and 3.5 percent fat, for adult dogs that prefer beef.
Full review of Beef8% protein · 3% fat · Adult
The wet recipe that leads with venison, pairing it with salmon, beef liver and egg for dogs that like game meat. It is grain free, contains peas or lentils and potato, and lists 8 percent protein and 3 percent fat.
Full review of Venison & Salmon8% protein · 5% fat · 139 kcal/can · Adult
This chicken and whitefish paté has the fewest calories in the line at 139 kcal per can and 393 kcal per kg. It includes ground barley and no peas or lentils, for adult dogs whose owners want a lower calorie can.
Full review of Paté Chicken & Sweet Potato8% protein · 7.5% fat · 452 kcal/can · Adult
It has the most fat in the line at 7.5 percent and the most calories, at 452 kcal per can and 1,278 kcal per kg. Lamb and whitefish lead, with ground barley and sweet potatoes, for adult dogs that need a richer can.
Full review of Lamb & Sweet Potato6% protein · 5% fat
Despite lamb and venison in the name, chicken and chicken broth come first, so it does not suit dogs avoiding chicken. It has the least protein in the line at 6 percent, 85 percent moisture, and no life stage listed.
Full review of Petite Entrees Shredded Medley Braised Lamb, Venison, White Sweet Potatoes & Carrots| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety-Five Percent Beef Dog Food Mixer or Topper | 10% | 12% | 78% | 1,477 | Beef, Water Sufficient For Processing, Natural Flavor |
| Ninety-Five Percent Whitefish Dog Food Mixer or Topper | 9% | 5% | 78% | 1,139 | Whitefish, Water Sufficient For Processing, Natural Flavor |
| Ninety-Five Percent Lamb Grain-Free Dog Food Mixer or Topper | 8% | 14% | 78% | -- | Lamb, Water Sufficient For Processing, Natural Flavor |
| Ninety-Five Percent Turkey Dog Food Mixer or Topper | 8% | 6% | 78% | 1,383 | Turkey, Water Sufficient For Processing, Natural Flavor |
| Ninety-Five Percent Chicken Dog Food Mixer or Topper | 8% | 6% | 78% | 1,394 | Chicken, Water Sufficient for Processing, Natural Flavors |
| Line average | 8.6% | 8.6% | 78% | 1,348 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Wet food is mostly water, so compare it with other wet food only. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
10% protein · 12% fat · 552 kcal/can · All Life Stages
The beef topper has the most protein in the line at 10 percent and the most calories, at 552 kcal per can and 1,477 kcal per kg. It suits beef loving dogs and owners wanting the most calorie dense of the toppers.
Full review of Ninety-Five Percent Beef Dog Food Mixer or Topper9% protein · 5% fat · 426 kcal/can · All Life Stages
The only fish topper, with the least fat in the line at 5 percent and the fewest calories at 426 kcal per can. Whitefish is the sole animal protein, suiting owners adding fish to a bowl without much extra fat.
Full review of Ninety-Five Percent Whitefish Dog Food Mixer or Topper8% protein · 14% fat · All Life Stages
The only lamb topper and the fattiest in the line, at 14 percent fat against 8 percent protein. It is grain free with lamb as the only animal protein, for dogs that do well on lamb and owners comfortable with a rich topper.
Full review of Ninety-Five Percent Lamb Grain-Free Dog Food Mixer or Topper8% protein · 6% fat · 1,383 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
The only turkey topper, with turkey as its sole animal protein at 8 percent protein, 6 percent fat and 1,383 kcal per kg. It suits owners who want a single poultry topper that contains no chicken.
Full review of Ninety-Five Percent Turkey Dog Food Mixer or Topper8% protein · 6% fat · 1,394 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
The only chicken topper, listing chicken first at 8 percent protein, 6 percent fat and 1,394 kcal per kg. It suits dogs already eating chicken based food, which describes most of this line's kibbles.
Full review of Ninety-Five Percent Chicken Dog Food Mixer or TopperSome of it is. Six of the 23 kibbles are grain free, including Grain-Free Large Breed and Grain-Free For Puppy, along with 4 of the 10 wet foods and all 5 toppers. Recipes such as Lamb & Barley and Deboned Chicken & Oatmeal include grain.
Grain-Free Small Breed and Grain-Free For Puppy both list 32 percent protein. Senior and Whitefish & Sweet Potato have the least, at 22 percent.
Many recipes do: 17 of the 23 kibbles and 5 of the 10 wet foods include peas or lentils. Kibbles without them include Beef & Barley, Small Breed Puppy and Grain Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice, and none of the toppers contain them.
Protein is close to the average kibble we review (29.6% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is higher than average, at 40% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
39% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,205 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
Beef Topper for Dogs
Wellness Complete Health Super5Mix Large Breed Puppy dry dog food (made by Diamond)
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