Blackwood Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains & Corn Dry Dog Food Country Vet Premium Active Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.0 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Blackwood Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains & Corn Dry Dog Food and Country Vet Premium Active Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 25, 2026 |
Verified May 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
26.00% | 26.00% |
| Fat | 18.00% | 18.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 3.50% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | 3.00% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3833 kcal/kg | 3705 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken meal, corn, brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), brewers dried yeast, dried beet pulp, oat, whitefish meal, natural flavor, flaxseed, dried egg product, potassium chloride, salt, monosodium phosphate, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), DL-methionine, L-lysine, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), yucca schidigera extract, calcium carbonate, vitamin E supplement, zinc amino acid complex, iron amino acid complex, manganese amino acid complex, copper amino acid complex, niacin supplement, dried kelp, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A acetate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, folic acid, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product Show full list Show less |
Poultry By-Product Meal, Pearled Barley, Ground Corn, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Brown Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavors, Salmon Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Whole Flaxseeds, Yeast Culture, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Dried Egg Product, Yucca schidigera Extract, Lecithin, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite and Calcium Iodate. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | Probiotic support, Digestive health, Immune support, Joint care, Brain health, Skin coat health, High energy | High energy, Joint care, Probiotic support |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | 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 | Not indicated |
| Life stages | All Life Stages | Gestation / Lactation |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Not listed |
| 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.
- Corn
- Brown Rice
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Beet Pulp
- Natural Flavor
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.0 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Corn, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Blackwood Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains & Corn Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced; Country Vet Premium Active Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status.
See the full profiles: Blackwood Chicken Meal With Ancient Grains & Corn Dry Dog Food and Country Vet Premium Active Dry Dog Food .
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