Now Fresh · Kibble
Adult Lamb & Pork Grain-Free
For an adult dog that is moderately active and holding its weight, Now Fresh Adult Lamb & Pork Grain-Free scores 86 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 82 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.
Score it for your dog
Who it is for
Made for adult dogs of every size.
Not offered to puppies: Made for the adult life stage, not puppy.
Not offered to senior dogs: Made for the adult life stage, not senior.
What it scores, and why
For the 9 commonest kinds of dog it is made for. Each row opens to the six parts of that score, in the scoring’s own sentences.
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 82Medium 86Large 82
The 86 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (24.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (16.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Excellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.
13 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weightSmall 62Medium 66Large 62
The 66 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Fat is 17.8% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.
15 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Excellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.
13 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, very active, building muscleSmall 64.5Medium 68.5Large 64.5
The 68.5 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High fat (16.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyleProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog building muscle, full points start at 32%.
17.5 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Excellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.
13 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, very active, holding its weightSmall 77.6Medium 81.6Large 77.6
The 81.6 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced fat (16.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goalProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog holding weight, full points start at 30%.
30.6 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Excellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.
13 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, moderately active, building muscleSmall 62Medium 66Large 62
The 66 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Good fat (16.0%) provides energy for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog building muscle, full points start at 30%.
15 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Excellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.
13 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 82Medium 86Large 82
The 86 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (24.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (16.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Excellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.
13 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, calm, losing weightSmall 60.1Medium 64.1Large 60.1
The 64.1 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (24.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 17.8% of dry matter and fibre is 5.0% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
13.1 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Excellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.
13 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, calm, building muscleSmall 61Medium 65Large 61
The 65 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Protein is 26.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog building muscle, full points start at 30%.
14 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Excellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.
13 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
An adult dog, very active, losing weightSmall 47, under 50Medium 51Large 47, under 50
The 51 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Protein is 26.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points start at 30%.Fat is 17.8% of dry matter and fibre is 5.0% as fed. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
0 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Excellent Omega-3 (0.9%) for this dog's joints and coatOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (16.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.
13 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's adult life stage
15 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed
10 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is in the most expensive quarter of kibble foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3 of 5
Format suitability is the one part a dog’s size changes: 6 for a small dog, 10 for a medium dog and 6 for a large dog.
Every kind of dog
Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.
| Dog | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight | 82 | 86 | 82 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | 62 | 66 | 62 |
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | 64.5 | 68.5 | 64.5 |
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | 77.6 | 81.6 | 77.6 |
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | 62 | 66 | 62 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | 82 | 86 | 82 |
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | 60.1 | 64.1 | 60.1 |
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | 61 | 65 | 61 |
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | 47* | 51 | 47* |
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | not offered | ||
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | not offered | ||
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | not offered | ||
* Under 50, so the food is not on that dog’s list.
Not offered: Made for the adult life stage, not senior.
Not offered: Made for the adult life stage, not puppy.
What the label says
- Protein24%
- Fat16%
- Fibre5%
- Moisture10%
- Calcium1%
- Phosphorus0.6%
- Omega-62.5%
- Omega-30.9%
- Calories3,639 kcal per kg, 400 kcal per cup
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for adult maintenance, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
de-boned lamb, whole dried egg, potatoes, peas, pea flour, potato flour, de-boned pork, flaxseed, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavour, coconut oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), calcium carbonate, apples, sweet potatoes, pea fibre, monocalcium phosphate, suncured alfalfa, tomato, carrots, pumpkin, squash, bananas, blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, pomegranate, papayas, lentils, broccoli, salt, dried chicory root, choline chloride, vitamins, minerals, taurine, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, DL-methionine, L-lysine, potassium chloride, L-carnitine, dried rosemary
BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: egg, lamb, pork and legumes.
Price
On May 5, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 10 kg bag at $125.99 in Canadian dollars.
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These scores are BowlWise’s own, worked out from each food’s label for one kind of dog at a time. They are not veterinary advice. How a score is worked out: How we score.
Scores as of October 12, 2026.
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