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Pedigree Complete Adult review

D29 / 100 · general adult profile

Pedigree Complete Adult scores 29 out of 100, a grade D, against our general adult profile. In short, the first listed ingredient is cereals, which is a cereal rather than a meat, and protein sits at 21% and fat at 10%, and the ingredient list carries flags for unnamed cereals and meat and animal derivatives.

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, Pedigree Complete Adult ranges from 15 to 39 out of 100.

Cavalier King Charles SpanielD · 39
Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired)D · 39
Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired)D · 39
Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired)D · 39
BulldogD · 38
Dachshund (Miniature Long-Haired)D · 38
Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired)D · 38
Dachshund (Miniature Wire-Haired)D · 38
Where it scores lowest
Chinese CrestedD · 15
Lurcher (Whippet type)D · 18
Lurcher (Greyhound type)D · 18
LurcherD · 18
Yorkshire TerrierD · 18

Analytical constituents

Energy340 kcal per 100g
Protein21%
Fat10%
Fibre3%
Ash8%
Moisture8%
Typical price£2.20 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£0.65

Ingredients

Cereals, Meat and animal derivatives (14%), Oils and fats, Vegetable protein extracts, Derivatives of vegetable origin (first five listed).

Positives

Concerns

Higher scoring alternatives

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

Common questions

Is Pedigree Complete Adult a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 29 out of 100, a grade D. 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 Pedigree Complete Adult?

The label declares 21% crude protein and 10% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Pedigree Complete Adult?

Cereals. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Pedigree Complete Adult suit best?

It scores highest for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired), Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired). 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.