Boreal Vital Fish (Adult)

Kibble

An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Boreal Boreal Vital Fish (Adult), built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Fresh named meat

Grain-conscious recipe

No fillers declared

Made in Canada

Size: 11.34 kg
Food type: Kibble
Life stage: Adult
UPC: Not recorded
Brand: Boreal
Country: Canada

Feed Wise Score

7.1out of 10

USE WITH CARE

Scores 5.0 to 7.9. Usable, but follow the directions closely — one or more categories fall short.

88%

Confidence

High confidence

Complete label, strong transparency and verified product information.

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Why It Scored 7.1

Our independent, evidence-based evaluation of this product. Sponsorship is never an input.

Ingredient Quality

7.8

Use With Care

First ingredient: whitefish
Contains fresh named meat
Contains rendered meals
No corn, wheat or soy on the label

Nutritional Quality

5.8

Use With Care

Extruded — high heat and pressure
29% protein on a dry-matter basis
3550 kcal per kg
14% fat as fed

Transparency

8.5

Highly Rated

Full ingredient list published
Guaranteed analysis on file
Nutritional adequacy statement provided

Sourcing & Certifications

7.5

Use With Care

Country of manufacture: Canada
Protein sources: whitefish, salmon
Certifications on record: AAFCO nutrient profile statement, HACCP, Non-GMO
HACCP; Made in Canada

Processing

6.0

Use With Care

Extruded — high heat and pressure
Method on file: extruded_kibble
Gentler processing preserves more nutrients

Feed Wise Verdict

A well-documented food that performs strongly across most Feed Wise pillars.

Strengths

Fresh named meat in the recipe

No fillers declared on the label

No by-products declared

No artificial colours or flavours

Manufactured in Canada

Considerations

Contains rendered meals

Feeding guidelines not published

Ideal for

Adults

Everyday feeding

Balanced diets

Adult maintenance

Where to Buy

Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.

Ingredient Breakdown

Label ingredients in the order they appear, with our independent quality assessment where we hold reference data on that ingredient.

Full ingredient list

whitefish, whitefish meal, oatmeal, brown rice, salmon oil

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Guaranteed Analysis

As-fed basis

Protein

26%

29% dry matter

Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.

Fat

14%

Minimum crude fat as declared.

Fibre

3.5%

Maximum crude fibre as declared.

Moisture

10%

Maximum moisture as declared.

Ash

Mineral content remaining after combustion.

Calcium

1.3%

Declared calcium level.

Phosphorus

Declared phosphorus level.

Energy

3550

kcal / kg

Metabolisable energy per kilogram.

Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance.

Transparency Score

8.5 / 10

Complete ingredient list

Nutritional analysis provided

Feeding guidelines provided

Country of origin disclosed

Nutritional adequacy statement

Certifications on record

Product imagery on file

Pack size and format recorded

Certifications & Claims

Only certifications we can confirm from the brand's own documentation or the certifying body appear here. Nothing is assumed — if a program isn't listed, it isn't disclosed for this product.

AAFCO nutrient profile statement

Manufacturer claim

HACCP

Manufacturer claim

Non-GMO

Manufacturer claim

Made in Canada

Manufacturer claim

Canadian ingredients

Manufacturer claim