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Score 55
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Canagan

Canagan Scottish Salmon Dry Dog Food

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5.5out of 10

Decision snapshot

Built for adult maintenance

A quick read on whether this formula deserves a closer look.

Quick verdict

Grain-free dry dog food centered on Scottish salmon, salmon oil, and a fish-forward formula with elevated omega support.

Best for

  • Skin and Coat Support
  • Grain-Free Preference
  • Dog
  • Adult

Not ideal for

  • Strict calorie-control plans
  • Pets that do better on moisture-rich diets

Key highlights

Primary protein: Scottish salmonGrain-free formulaNo probiotics addedHigh omega-3 support0 kcal per cup

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Quick verdict

Grain-free dry dog food centered on Scottish salmon, salmon oil, and a fish-forward formula with elevated omega support.

Ingredient quality scores 59, nutrition balance scores 0, and safety scores 61. The formula is best interpreted as high

Product score card

Grain-free dry dog food centered on Scottish salmon, salmon oil, and a fish-forward formula with elevated omega support.

Overall read

55

Ingredient quality

59

Nutrition balance

0

Digestibility

62

Safety

61

Overall

55

Nutrition breakdown

MetricValueBasis
Protein min33%
Fat min17%
Fiber max3.5%
Moisture max8.5%
Ash9%
Estimated carbs (as fed)0%
Estimated carbs (dry matter)0%
Protein dry matter33%
Fat dry matter17%
Calories3792kcal/kg
Calories per cup0kcal/cup
kcal per 100g0kcal

Calorie density analysis

Calories per cup

0

Protein per 1000 kcal

87

Fat per 1000 kcal

44.8

Estimated glycemic load

Not estimated

This is a moderate-density formula for its format. Its macro energy profile is best judged alongside fit scores rather than calories alone.

Ingredient breakdown by role

Protein sources

Freshly prepared boneless Scottish salmon (26%), dehydrated salmon (25%), salmon oil (3.1%)

Carbohydrate sources

sweet potato, potato

Fat sources

salmon oil (3.1%)

Functional additives

salmon oil (3.1%), vitamins and minerals, vegetable gravy, seaweed, glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, marigold, cranberry, camomile, peppermint, aniseed and fenugreek

Ingredient interpretation

Positive ingredient signals: Marine omega support, Named animal protein.

The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Freshly prepared boneless Scottish salmon (26%), dehydrated salmon (25%), salmon oil (3.1%).

No major cautionary ingredient signals were triggered in this mock interpretation.

Support boundary

Ingredient signals now carry conservative claim mapping so analyzer, product, and need surfaces can distinguish source-backed interpretation from internal scoring policy.

Signal presence and score effects are separate. Support mapping describes interpretation framing, not the validity of the score impact.

Partially supported: 2. Internal methodology: 0. Unresolved: 0.

Ingredient quality

59

Digestibility

62

Safety

61

Ingredient deck

Freshly prepared boneless Scottish salmon (26%), dehydrated salmon (25%), sweet potato, potato, salmon oil (3.1%), vitamins and minerals, vegetable gravy, seaweed, glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, marigold, cranberry, camomile, peppermint, aniseed and fenugreek.

Ingredient signals visualization

Marine omega support

positive

Named marine oils are a useful positive signal for skin, coat, and inflammatory support.

Partially supportedRefs 2
low

Partially supported because broad literature context exists, but product-level effect and dosing relevance are not mapped here.

Omega-3 review [ext]Ingredient rules
Presence alone is not proof of efficacy, adequacy, or bioavailable dosing.

Matched ingredients: salmon oil (3.1%)

IQ +3Digestibility +1Safety +1

Named animal protein

positive

The ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.

Partially supportedRefs 3
moderate

Partially supported because transparency-focused guidance and professional review norms support the direction of this interpretation, but the exact signal effect is internal.

This is a transparency interpretation, not proof of superior health outcomes.

Matched ingredients: Freshly prepared boneless Scottish salmon (26%)

IQ +6Digestibility +2Safety +2

Functional nutrients

Omega-3

3.1%

Omega-6

2.4%

Taurine

0%

Calcium

1.86%

Phosphorus

1.42%

Magnesium

0%

No explicit probiotic strain disclosure is present in this mock product.

Suitability and fit

Sensitive stomach

0

Weight management

0

Puppy fit

0

Senior fit

0

Allergy support

0

high

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Methodology note

Formulated as a complete dry dog food.

The page combines raw guaranteed-analysis style values with derived estimates such as dry matter protein, carbohydrate estimate, ingredient transparency, glycemic load, digestibility interpretation, and need-fit scoring.

Appeals to shoppers prioritizing grain-free and fish-forward formulas.

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