Forthglade · Wet · adult

Forthglade Complete Grain Free Duck review

C60 / 100 · general adult profile

Forthglade Complete Grain Free Duck scores 60 out of 100, a grade C, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with duck (75%), and at 79% moisture the headline protein figure understates what your dog actually gets, so the dry matter comparison below is the fair one.

How it scores by breed

The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Forthglade Complete Grain Free Duck ranges from 29 to 81 out of 100.

Maltese Shih Tzu (Mal-Shi)B · 81
Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)B · 81
Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise)B · 81
Chinese CrestedB · 80
Cavachon (Cavalier x Bichon Frise)B · 78
Cavapoochon (Cavalier x Bichon x Poodle)B · 78
AffenpinscherB · 76
Australian Silky TerrierB · 76
Where it scores lowest
St. BernardD · 29
Pyrenean MastiffD · 29
Neapolitan MastiffD · 29
MastiffD · 29
Giant SchnauzerD · 29

Analytical constituents

Energy98 kcal per 100g
Protein9.5% as fed · 41.6% dry matter
Fat5.5% as fed · 24.1% dry matter
Fibre0.5%
Ash2.2%
Moisture79%
Typical price£5.00 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£5.10

Ingredients

Duck (75%), Sweet potato, Minerals, Salmon oil, Seaweed (first five listed).

Positives

Higher scoring alternatives

Other wet foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.

Common questions

Is Forthglade Complete Grain Free Duck a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 60 out of 100, a grade C. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.

How much protein is in Forthglade Complete Grain Free Duck?

The label declares 9.5% crude protein and 5.5% fat. Because this is a wet food at 79% moisture, the dry matter equivalents are the fairer comparison against kibble.

What is the first ingredient in Forthglade Complete Grain Free Duck?

Duck (75%). Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Forthglade Complete Grain Free Duck suit best?

It scores highest for Maltese Shih Tzu (Mal-Shi), Shichon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise), Zuchon (Shih Tzu x Bichon Frise). Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

Score it for your own dog

This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.

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Scores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.