Performatrin Ultra

Grain-Free Hillside Recipe Dog Food

Name: Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Hillside Recipe Dog Food
Brand: Performatrin Ultra

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An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Hillside Recipe Dog Food, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Named turkey first

5 named animal proteins

Kibble

Complete and balanced (named standard)

Size: 4 lb, 12 lb, 24 lb
Food type: Kibble
UPC: Not recorded
Brand: Performatrin Ultra
Country: Canada

Feed Wise Score

5.5out of 10

FAIR

Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)

76%

Confidence

Moderate confidence

Share of scoring criteria backed by published evidence.

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Product type: Complete & Balanced Food
Complete & balanced: VERIFIED
Large breed growth: NOT PUBLISHED
Standard named by source: AAFCO

Manufacturer statement: “Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.” (source: manufacturer product page)

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Protein

35%

Fat

15%

Estimated carbohydrate

Not calculable

Processing

Extruded

Where to Buy

Expert Summary

Feed Wise considers this a workable everyday option for Performatrin Ultra Grain Free Hillside Recipe Dog Food, a dry kibble formula led by turkey, salmon meal and rabbit meal. The manufacturer publishes an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, so it can be fed as a complete daily diet for all life stages. Owners should note that the recipe includes rendered meals.

What is actually in this food?

First 5 ingredients

1. Turkey

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Animal Protein

Named animal muscle meat. Highest value protein source in the FeedWise model.

2. Salmon Meal

Tier B, high quality supportive ingredient

Named Rendered Protein

Named fish meal. Concentrated named marine protein.

3. Turkey Meal

Tier B, high quality supportive ingredient

Named Rendered Protein

Named rendered animal meal. Concentrated named animal protein, but rendered rather than whole.

4. Tapioca

Tier D, lower value formulation ingredient

Refined Plant Fraction

Refined or fractionated plant ingredient. Lowers ingredient quality when used prominently.

5. Lentils

Tier C, moderate or neutral ingredient

Whole Carbohydrate

Whole carbohydrate source. Evaluated on position, quantity and combined plant load rather than treated as automatically poor.

Animal Protein Quality

14.3 / 25

This is the largest single category in FeedWise. It looks at which animal ingredients are present, whether the species is named, whether organs, egg and named fats are included, and whether concentrated plant proteins are diluting the animal content.

Named animal protein first
Turkey is a named animal ingredient in position 1.
+8 / 8
Animal Prominence Index
Animal Prominence Index 59 of 100. This is a FeedWise position-weighted measure of how far animal ingredients dominate the ingredient panel. It is a label-position index, not a manufacturer-disclosed recipe percentage.
+2.6 / 5
Liver
No liver in the ingredient panel.
0 / 2
Heart
No heart in the ingredient panel.
0 / 2
Other appropriate organs
No additional organ meats identified.
0 / 2
Whole egg
Spray Dried Egg Product is included.
+1 / 1
Named animal or marine fats
Named animal or marine fat sources: Salmon Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid).
+1 / 2
Verified animal ingredient proportion
The manufacturer has not published an animal ingredient percentage. Excluded from the score rather than counted against the product.
NOT SCORED

Ingredient Quality

15.2 / 20

Every ingredient is classified into a quality tier and weighted by its position on the label, so ingredient number one counts far more than ingredient number fifteen.

Position weighted ingredient quality
23 food ingredients assessed by quality tier with early positions weighted most heavily. 14 fortifying nutrients or preservatives excluded from the average.
+15.2 / 20

Carbohydrate and Plant Load

2.1 / 15

Estimated carbohydrate: not calculable
Pulse ingredients detected: Lentils, Chickpeas
Plant protein concentrates: none
Ingredient splitting: not detected

Carbohydrate is not calculable because ash is not disclosed. It is left blank rather than overstated.

Carbohydrate burden
Carbohydrate is not precisely calculable because ash has not been disclosed. This is an evidence limitation, not evidence of high carbohydrate, so it is removed from the score and reported as reduced confidence.
NOT SCORED
Ingredient based plant load
Plant load assessed as VERY HIGH. Carbohydrate bearing plant ingredients: Tapioca (refined starch), Lentils (whole pulse), Chickpeas (whole pulse), Dried Tomato Pomace (fibre ingredient), Chicory Root Extract (fibre ingredient).
+1.1 / 8

How is it made?

5 / 10

Processing method: Extruded. This category measures food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control, so a raw food can score well here and still lose safety points.

Processing method
Extruded processing. Food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control.
+5 / 10

How transparent is the manufacturer?

5.6 / 10

Animal species clearly identified
Every animal ingredient names its species.
Ingredient sourcing disclosed
Not publicly verified
Country or region identified
Country or region of origin published: Canada.
Manufacturing location identified
Not publicly verified
Detailed nutritional analysis
A detailed nutritional analysis is published.
Traceability information
Not publicly verified
Manufacturer provides sourcing detail
Not publicly verified
Overall formulation transparency
A complete ingredient panel and an identified manufacturer are on file.

Marketing language alone does not count. Anything that has not been published is shown as not publicly verified rather than as a failure.

Nutritional Formulation

7.5 / 10

Complete and balanced for the stated life stage
Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.
Detailed nutritional analysis available
A full guaranteed analysis is on file. Energy content is not published.
Qualified formulation expertise
Not publicly verified
Feeding trial or validation
Not publicly verified
Calcium and phosphorus disclosed
Not publicly verified

Safety and Quality Control

5 / 10

Batch testing
Not publicly verified
Pathogen testing
Not publicly verified
Supplier verification
Supplier or contaminant verification is documented.
Lot traceability
Not publicly verified
Nutrient verification
Finished product nutrient verification is documented.
Manufacturing quality program
A recognised manufacturing quality program is documented (for example HACCP, SQF or CFIA registration).
Recall context and corrective action
No recalls on file.

A recall alone does not destroy a score. Severity, cause, frequency, recency and documented corrective action are all considered.

What we could not verify

Unknown information is not treated as bad information. It is scored as unverified and it lowers the confidence rating instead.

Carbohydrate (incomplete guaranteed analysis)
Verified animal ingredient percentage
Ingredient sourcing evidence
Manufacturing location
Calcium and phosphorus
Pathogen testing

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Where to Buy

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

Guaranteed Analysis

As-fed basis

Protein

35%

39% dry matter

Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.

Fat

15%

Minimum crude fat as declared.

Fibre

Maximum crude fibre as declared.

Moisture

10%

Maximum moisture as declared.

Full source analysis

Crude Protein (min.) 35.0% Crude Protein (min.) 35.0% Crude Fat (min.) 15.0% Crude Fiber (max.) 5.0% Moisture (max.) 10.0% Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) (min.) 0.10% Vitamin E (min.) 150IU/kg Taurine* (min.) 0.20% Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)* (min.) 50mg/kg Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min.) 2.25% Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min.) 0.75% Total Microorganisms (L. acidophilus, L. casei, B. bifidum E. faecium)* (min.) 80 million CFU/lb *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles Contains a source of live naturally occurring microorganisms

Full source ingredient list

Turkey, Salmon Meal, Turkey Meal, Tapioca, Lentils, Chickpeas, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Rabbit Meal, Spray Dried Egg Product, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavour, Salmon Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Broccoli, Pumpkin, Dried Carrots, Monocalcium Phosphate, Kale, Cranberries, Apples, Blueberries, Chicory Root Extract, Dried Kelp, Salt, Dried Yeast, Ginger, Oregano, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dandelion, Chamomile, Parsley, Taurine, Rosemary Extract, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [source of Vitamin C], Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Beta Carotene, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate).

Manufacturer feeding instructions

Dog's Weight Puppy 6-11 weeks Puppy 3-4 months Puppy 5-7 months Puppy 8-11 months Adult 1 Year + 2.3kg (5lb) 1 1/4 cup* 1 cup 7/8 cup 4.5kg (10lb) 2 cups 1 2/3 cup 1 1/3 cup 1 1/4 cup 1 cup 12.2kg (27lb) 4 cups 3 1/4 cups 2 3/4 cups 2 1/4 cups 2 cups 18.1kg (40lb) 5 cups 4 1/2 cups 3 3/4 cups 3 cups 2 1/2 cups 22.7kg (50lb) 5 3/4 cups 4 3/4 cups 4 cups 3 cups 29.5kg (65lb) 5 1/4 cups 4 1/2 cups 3 1/2 cups 36.3kg (80lb) 5 3/4 cups 5 cups 4 cups ** *8 fl. oz. cup of food weights approximately 112g (3.95oz) ** feed 5 cups plus 1/2 cup for each 9 kg (20lb) of body weight over 36.3 kg (80lb) Your dog's food requirements may vary from the feeding guide. Adjust food quantities as necessary to maintain optimal body condition. During the last three weeks of pregnancy and while nursing, mothers will require two to three times their normal daily food intake. When feeding Performatrin Ultra for the first time, a gradual change from your dog's current food will minimize digestive upset. For the first 5-10 days, gradually increase the proportion of Performatrin Ultra Grain-Free Foothills Recipe Dog Food and decrease that of your current dog food.

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Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

Certifications & Claims

Published certifications and manufacturer claims appear with their source where available. A source link documents the claim; it is not independent certification.

AAFCO nutrient profile statement

Manufacturer claim

Made in Canada

Source documented

Source

FeedWise Findings

The FeedWise Verdict

5.5/ 10FairModerate Confidence

Why it scored this way

Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)
Solid named animal protein base
No concentrated plant protein inflating the protein figure
Limited publicly verified sourcing information

Full score breakdown

Animal Protein Quality	14.3 / 25
Ingredient Quality	15.2 / 20
Carbohydrate and Plant Load	2.1 / 15
Processing and Food Integrity	5 / 10
Transparency and Sourcing	5.6 / 10
Nutritional Formulation	7.5 / 10
Safety and Quality Control	5 / 10
Total	54.7 / 100