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Small Breed Senior Turkey, Salmon & Duck Grain-Free

For a senior dog that is calm and holding its weight, Now Fresh Small Breed Senior Turkey, Salmon & Duck Grain-Free scores 80.7 out of 100 if the dog is small. It is not offered to a medium-sized or large dog. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.

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Now Fresh Small Breed Senior Turkey, Salmon & Duck Grain-Free pack

Who it is for

Made for small senior dogs.

Not offered to puppies: Made for the senior life stage, not puppy.

Not offered to adult dogs: Made for the senior life stage, not adult.

Not offered to medium dogs: Kibble size not suitable for medium breed.

Not offered to large dogs: Kibble too small for large breed.

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.

A senior dog, calm, holding its weightSmall 80.7Medium not offeredLarge not offered

The 80.7 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (24.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (12.0%) prevents weight gain for this dog

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Balanced fat content (12.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.7% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 3,784 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

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  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.5%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.7% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed

    10 of 10
  6. 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
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 80.7Medium not offeredLarge not offered

The 80.7 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (24.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (12.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Balanced fat content (12.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.7% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 3,784 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    10 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.5%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.7% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed

    10 of 10
  6. 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
A senior dog, calm, building muscleSmall 59.7Medium not offeredLarge not offered

The 59.7 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Protein is 26.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog building muscle, full points start at 30%.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Balanced fat content (12.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.7% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 3,784 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    10 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.5%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.7% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed

    10 of 10
  6. 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
A senior dog, very active, building muscleSmall 54.4Medium not offeredLarge not offered

The 54.4 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Protein is 26.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog building muscle, full points start at 32%.Fat is 13.3% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog building muscle, full points start at 15%.

    8.7 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Balanced fat content (12.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.7% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 3,784 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    10 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.5%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.7% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed

    10 of 10
  6. 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
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weightSmall 80.7Medium not offeredLarge not offered

The 80.7 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Low fat (12.0%) supports this dog's weight loss goal

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Balanced fat content (12.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.7% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 3,784 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    10 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.5%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.7% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed

    10 of 10
  6. 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
A senior dog, very active, holding its weightSmall 76.3Medium not offeredLarge not offered

The 76.3 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced fat (12.0%) 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%.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Balanced fat content (12.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.7% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 3,784 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    10 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.5%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.7% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed

    10 of 10
  6. 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
A senior dog, calm, losing weightSmall 80.7Medium not offeredLarge not offered

The 80.7 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Adequate protein (24.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelLow fat (12.0%) + high fiber (5.5%) — ideal for this dog's weight loss

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Balanced fat content (12.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.7% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 3,784 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    10 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.5%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.7% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed

    10 of 10
  6. 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
A senior dog, moderately active, building muscleSmall 45.7, under 50Medium not offeredLarge not offered

The 45.7 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Protein is 26.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog building muscle, full points start at 30%.Fat is 13.3% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog building muscle, full points start at 15%.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Balanced fat content (12.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.7% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 3,784 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    10 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.5%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.7% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed

    10 of 10
  6. 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
A senior dog, very active, losing weightSmall 63.2Medium not offeredLarge not offered

The 63.2 out of 100 for a small dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Low fat (12.0%) + high fiber (5.5%) supports this dog's weight lossProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points start at 30%.

    17.5 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Balanced fat content (12.0%) for this dogProtein is 26.7% of dry matter. Full points for protein start at 33.3%.Omega-3 is 0.7% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Calories are 3,784 kcal per kg of dry matter. For kibble, full points are given between 4,000 and 5,000.

    10 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageHigh fiber (5.5%) supports this dog's senior digestionOmega-3 is 0.7% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    12.7 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogDiverse protein sources (3 types) for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Small kibble — perfect for this dog's small breed

    10 of 10
  6. 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

Every kind of dog

Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.

DogSmallMediumLarge
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weightnot offered
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weightnot offered
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight80.7not offerednot offered
An adult dog, very active, building musclenot offered
An adult dog, very active, holding its weightnot offered
An adult dog, moderately active, building musclenot offered
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight80.7not offerednot offered
An adult dog, calm, holding its weightnot offered
An adult dog, calm, losing weightnot offered
A puppy, calm, holding its weightnot offered
A senior dog, calm, building muscle59.7not offerednot offered
A senior dog, very active, building muscle54.4not offerednot offered
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight80.7not offerednot offered
An adult dog, calm, building musclenot offered
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weightnot offered
A senior dog, very active, holding its weight76.3not offerednot offered
A puppy, moderately active, losing weightnot offered
A puppy, very active, losing weightnot offered
A senior dog, calm, losing weight80.7not offerednot offered
A puppy, calm, losing weightnot offered
A puppy, moderately active, building musclenot offered
An adult dog, very active, losing weightnot offered
A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle45.7*not offerednot offered
A puppy, very active, holding its weightnot offered
A puppy, very active, building musclenot offered
A puppy, calm, building musclenot offered
A senior dog, very active, losing weight63.2not offerednot offered

* Under 50, so the food is not on that dog’s list.

Not offered: Made for the senior life stage, not adult.

Not offered: Kibble size not suitable for medium breed.

Not offered: Kibble too small for large breed.

Not offered: Made for the senior life stage, not puppy.

What the label says

  • Protein24%
  • Fat12%
  • Fibre5.5%
  • Moisture10%
  • Ash7.7%
  • Phosphorus0.4%
  • Omega-62%
  • Omega-30.7%
  • Calories3,406 kcal per kg, 375 kcal per cup
  • Feeding statementComplete and balanced for adult maintenance, by nutrient profile.

Ingredients

de-boned turkey, potatoes, peas, potato flour, pea flour, whole dried egg, flaxseed, natural flavour, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), de-boned salmon, de-boned duck, pea fibre, calcium carbonate, apples, tomato, coconut oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), suncured alfalfa, carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, squash, bananas, blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, pomegranate, papayas, lentils, broccoli, sodium tripolyphosphate, dried chicory root, salt, choline chloride, taurine, vitamins, minerals, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, DL-methionine, L-lysine, monocalcium phosphate, glucosamine hydrochloride, New Zealand green mussels, chondroitin sulphate, parsley, peppermint, green tea extract, L-carnitine, dried rosemary

BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: turkey, duck, egg, fish, salmon, shellfish and legumes.

Price

On May 5, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 5.44 kg bag at $76.99 in Canadian dollars.

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How to read this

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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