AvoDerm Natural Original Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food SquarePet VFS Low Fat Formula Dry Dog Food
SquarePet VFS Low Fat Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.1. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
AvoDerm Natural Original Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and SquarePet VFS Low Fat Formula Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 20, 2026 |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.1 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
21.00% | 25.00% |
| Fat | 11.00% | 6.00% |
| Fiber | 5.00% | 4.00% |
| Calcium | Not listed | 1.10% |
| Phosphorus | Not listed | 0.80% |
| Omega-3 | 0.70% | Not listed |
| Omega-6 | 2.26% | Not listed |
| Taurine | Not listed | 0.15% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3450 kcal/kg | 3495 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Lamb Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Ground White Rice, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Rice Bran, Herring Meal (Source of Omega 3), Avocado, Flax Seed, Natural Flavor, Dried Tomato Pomace, Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Kelp Meal, Avocado Oil, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, a-Tocopherol Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Calcium Iodate), Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Pineapple Stem, Papaya Extract, Dehydrated Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Bifidobacterium Thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product. Show full list Show less |
Ocean Whitefish Meal, Ocean Whitefish, White Rice, Tapioca, Quinoa, Brown Rice, Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Salt, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Immune support, Skin coat health, Allergy support, Antioxidant support | Digestive health, Probiotic support, Low fat |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | Adult | Adult |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Adult Maintenance |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Brown Rice
- White Rice
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
SquarePet VFS Low Fat Formula Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.1 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Brown Rice, White Rice, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
See the full profiles: AvoDerm Natural Original Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food and SquarePet VFS Low Fat Formula Dry Dog Food .
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