Open Farm · Kibble

Senior Grain-Free

For a senior dog that is calm and holding its weight, Open Farm Senior Grain-Free scores 85.9 out of 100 if the dog is medium-sized and 81.9 if it is small or large. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.

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Open Farm Senior Grain-Free pack

Who it is for

Made for senior dogs of every size.

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.

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 81.9Medium 85.9Large 81.9

The 85.9 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (31.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelModerate fat (12.5%) prevents weight gain for this dog

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (12.5%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 4.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    6.9 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 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.

A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weightSmall 81.9Medium 85.9Large 81.9

The 85.9 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Balanced protein (31.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (12.5%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (12.5%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 4.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    6.9 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 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.

A senior dog, calm, building muscleSmall 81.9Medium 85.9Large 81.9

The 85.9 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Nothing more to say here.

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (12.5%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 4.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    6.9 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 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.

A senior dog, very active, building muscleSmall 73.2Medium 77.2Large 73.2

The 77.2 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (31.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalFat is 13.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a very active dog building muscle, full points start at 15%.

    26.3 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (12.5%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 4.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    6.9 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 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.

A senior dog, moderately active, losing weightSmall 71.9Medium 75.9Large 71.9

The 75.9 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Fat is 13.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.

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  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (12.5%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 4.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    6.9 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 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.

A senior dog, very active, holding its weightSmall 81.9Medium 85.9Large 81.9

The 85.9 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Great protein (31.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (12.5%) supports this dog's maintenance goal

    35 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (12.5%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 4.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    6.9 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 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.

A senior dog, calm, losing weightSmall 60Medium 64Large 60

The 64 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    Adequate protein (31.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 13.9% of dry matter and fibre is 4.5% 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
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (12.5%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 4.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    6.9 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 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.

A senior dog, moderately active, building muscleSmall 66.9Medium 70.9Large 66.9

The 70.9 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (31.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalFat is 13.9% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog building muscle, full points start at 15%.

    20 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (12.5%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 4.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    6.9 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 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.

A senior dog, very active, losing weightSmall 73.2Medium 77.2Large 73.2

The 77.2 out of 100 for a medium dog, part by part:

  1. Activity and goal

    High protein (31.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 13.9% of dry matter and fibre is 4.5% as fed. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.

    26.3 of 35
  2. Nutritional quality

    Premium protein content (31.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogBalanced fat content (12.5%) for this dogOmega-3 is 0.4% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.DHA is 0.1% as fed. Full points for DHA start at 0.3%.

    20 of 25
  3. Life stage

    Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 4.5% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.4% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.

    6.9 of 15
  4. Formulation integrity

    Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog

    10 of 10
  5. Format suitability

    Regular kibble — perfect for this dog's medium breed

    10 of 10
  6. Price value

    Good value for this dogPrice per kilogram is in the cheaper half of kibble foods, above the cheapest quarter. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.

    4 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.

DogSmallMediumLarge
An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weightnot offered
An adult dog, moderately active, losing weightnot offered
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight81.985.981.9
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 weight81.985.981.9
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 muscle81.985.981.9
A senior dog, very active, building muscle73.277.273.2
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight71.975.971.9
An adult dog, calm, building musclenot offered
A puppy, moderately active, holding its weightnot offered
A senior dog, very active, holding its weight81.985.981.9
A puppy, moderately active, losing weightnot offered
A puppy, very active, losing weightnot offered
A senior dog, calm, losing weight606460
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 muscle66.970.966.9
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 weight73.277.273.2

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

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

What the label says

  • Protein31%
  • Fat12.5%
  • Fibre4.5%
  • Moisture10%
  • Calcium1.2%
  • Phosphorus1%
  • Omega-62%
  • Omega-30.4%
  • DHA0.1%
  • Calories3,600 kcal per kg, 401 kcal per cup
  • Feeding statementComplete and balanced for adult maintenance, by nutrient profile.

Ingredients

G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Whitefish Meal, Field Peas, Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), Herring Meal, Green Lentils, Coconut Oil, Flaxseed, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor (yeast), Salmon Oil, Red Lentils, Carrots, Apples, Dandelion Greens, Dicalcium Phosphate, Cranberries, Salt, Raspberries, Dried Chicory Root, Sun Cured Alfalfa, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Cinnamon, Turmeric, New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel, Rosemary Extract

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

Compared with openfarmpet.com on October 8, 2026: ingredients, protein, fat, fibre, moisture, calories, calories per cup, calcium, phosphorus, omega-3, omega-6 and DHA.

Price

On March 11, 2026 Pet Valu listed the 9.98 kg bag at $113.99 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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