SquarePet VFS Powerhound Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food Tender & True Turkey & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
SquarePet VFS Powerhound Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 9.1 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
SquarePet VFS Powerhound Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food and Tender & True Turkey & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 26, 2026 |
Verified Jul 21, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. No one can pay for a higher score. |
9.1 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
40.00% | Not listed |
| Fat | 20.00% | Not listed |
| Fiber | 5.00% | Not listed |
| Calcium | 1.90% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 1.50% | 2.00% |
| Omega-6 | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Taurine | 0.15% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3978 kcal/kg | 3405 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Turkey, Chicken, Chicken Meal, Herring Meal, Potatoes, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Miscanthus Grass, Natural Chicken Flavor, Herring Oil (Source of DHA - Docosahexaenoic Acid & EPA - Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Tomatoes, Apples, Carrots, Chicory Root, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Selenium Yeast), Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product Show full list Show less |
Turkey, Chicken meal, Brown rice, Tapioca starch, Potato starch, Flaxseed meal, Whitefish meal, Chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Dried beet pulp, Natural flavors, Chicken liver, Menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Potato flour, Choline chloride, Monosodium phosphate, Potassium chloride, Salt, Mixed tocopherols (preservative), Taurine, Calcium carbonate, Ascorbic acid, Vitamin E supplement, Zinc proteinate, Zinc sulfate, Manganous oxide, Manganese proteinate, Inositol, Ferrous sulfate, Niacin, Vitamin B12 supplement, Zinc oxide, Iron proteinate, Thiamine mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin supplement, Calcium pantothenate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Sodium selenite, Copper sulfate, Vitamin A supplement, Copper proteinate, Citric acid (preservative), Vitamin D3 supplement, Folic acid, Potassium iodide. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Health focus | High energy, Weight management, Bone health, Immune support, Probiotic support | Not listed |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Kibble | Kibble |
| Processing | Not listed | Not listed |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| 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, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
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.
- Turkey
- Chicken
- Chicken Fat
- Mixed Tocopherol
- Flaxseed
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
SquarePet VFS Powerhound Turkey & Chicken Dry Dog Food scores higher, 9.1 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science, and no one can pay for a higher score.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Turkey, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Mixed Tocopherol, Flaxseed.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.
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