Medalseries High-Protein Kibble Limited Ingredient Diet Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
Verified Jun 10, 2026
This is a grain-free, limited-ingredient dry dog food using chicken as its single animal protein source, suitable for puppies and adult dogs, including large breeds. It provides a relatively high protein level at 30%, with lentils, peas, and sweet potatoes as the main carbohydrate sources, plus added salmon oil for omega-3s and probiotics for digestive support. The formula is designed for dogs that may do better on a simpler ingredient list while still meeting all-life-stage nutritional needs.
Nutritionally, this is a well-balanced, higher-protein kibble that can suit many dogs from puppy through adulthood, including large breeds. It uses chicken as the only animal protein, which can be helpful for some food-sensitive dogs but not for those already sensitive to chicken. The inclusion of probiotics, salmon oil, and appropriate calcium and phosphorus levels are all positives, though the reliance on lentils and peas as key carbohydrates is something to keep in mind given emerging data about grain-free diets and heart health.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Chicken and chicken meal as the first ingredients provide concentrated, highly digestible animal protein.
- Formulated to meet AAFCO standards for all life stages, including growth of large breed puppies.
- Includes salmon oil and balanced omega-3 and omega-6 levels, which can support skin, coat, and overall health.
- Contains a guaranteed level of Bacillus coagulans, a probiotic that may support digestive health.
Considerations
- This is a grain-free formula that relies on lentils and peas, which have been linked in some studies to heart issues in certain dogs when heavily used.
- Chicken is the only animal protein source, so it is not suitable for dogs with chicken allergies.
- The fiber level is moderately high, which may be too much for some dogs with very sensitive digestion.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Deboned Chicken
Deboned chicken is a common primary animal protein in pet foods, providing highly digestible essential amino acids and nutrients such as B vitamins and iron that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health in both dogs and cats. It is generally palatable and relatively lean, but can be a common food allergen for some animals and its nutritional and fat content varies with inclusion of skin or fat—ensure proper sourcing and handling to reduce contamination risk and consult a veterinarian if you suspect a food sensitivity.
02
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
03
Green Lentil
Green lentils are a cooked, plant‑based ingredient commonly used in pet foods as a source of complex carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble fiber, and plant protein while contributing iron, folate, B vitamins and other minerals with low fat. They can add beneficial fiber and micronutrients for dogs but are an incomplete protein for obligate‑carnivore cats and should be included only in balanced formulations; cooking and processing reduce anti‑nutritional factors, but lentils can cause gas, mildly impair mineral absorption, and—when used heavily in some grain‑free recipes—have been scrutinized in linkage discussions to canine DCM (causality not established), so diets should ensure adequate bioavailable amino acids and taurine where relevant.
04
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber, vitamins (notably beta‑carotene), minerals and antioxidants, often helping with stool quality and serving as a binder or energy ingredient. It is generally well tolerated by dogs and can support gut health, but because cats poorly convert beta‑carotene to vitamin A and require preformed vitamin A from animal sources, sweet potato is not a substitute for meat-based nutrients; its relatively high carbohydrate content also means portion control is advised for overweight or diabetic pets and it should be cooked for best digestibility.
05
Yellow Pea
Yellow pea is a common plant-based ingredient in dog and cat foods used as a source of digestible protein, starch and both soluble and insoluble fiber, and it also contributes B vitamins and minerals. It can help increase protein and fiber content and replace grains, but formulators must balance essential amino acids and process peas to reduce anti-nutrients, and pet owners should know that very high inclusion of pulses in some grain‑free diets has been scrutinized for possible links to canine DCM, so feeding complete, balanced diets and veterinary monitoring is recommended.
Nutritional Breakdown
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AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Nulo is a premium pet food brand focused on grain-free and high-meat-protein recipes for dogs and cats. It is positioned as a performance and wellness brand, emphasizing quality ingredients, ancestral diet alignment, and the inclusion of probiotics to support digestive health.
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Nulo partners with trusted manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada that maintain high food safety standards including HACCP and SQF certification. Nulo oversees ingredient sourcing and quality control to ensure nutritional accuracy and consistency across batches.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Nulo Medalseries High-Protein Kibble Limited Ingredient Diet Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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We have no recalls on record for Nulo. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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