Is vitalive Junior safe for dogs?

vitalive Junior by Carrefour has a safety score of 7/10. No ingredients were flagged for concerns. This is considered moderate quality.

What are the ingredients in vitalive Junior?

vitalive Junior contains 21 ingredients. Viandes et sous-produits animaux, céréales, sous-produits d'origine végétale, huiles et graisses, substances minérales, and 16 more.

What concerns does vitalive Junior have?

No ingredients in vitalive Junior were flagged for safety concerns. All 21 ingredients passed our safety analysis.

Carrefour

vitalive Junior

Name: vitalive Junior
Brand: Carrefour

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Full Ingredient List

#1Viandes et sous-produits animaux

#2céréales

#3sous-produits d'origine végétale

#4huiles et graisses

#5substances minérales

#6extraits de protéines végétales

#7légumes

#8lait et produits de la laiterie. 80% de croquettes au poulet

#9matières grasses brutes: 12%

#10cendres brutes: 7

#11Powdered Cellulose

3/10

#12humidité: 8%. Additifs: antioxygènes

#13colorants. Additifs nutritionnels: vitamine A : 18 000 UI

#14vitamine D3: 1 200 UI

#15vitamine E: 150 mg

#16sulfate de fermonohydraté : 260 mg

#17sulfate de cuivrepentahydraté : 36 mg

#18sulfate de zinc monohydraté : 377 mg

#19sulfate manganeux monohydraté : 26 mg

#20iodate de calcium anhydre : 6.4 mg

#21L-sélénométhionine : 0.15 mg.

Goal Compatibility

Sensitive Stomach

9/10

Weight Management

5/10

Grain-Free

10/10

Puppy/Kitten

5/10

Senior Pet

5/10

All Natural

10/10

Is vitalive Junior Safe for Your Dog?

vitalive Junior by Carrefour scores 7/10 for ingredient safety — a moderate rating. We analyzed 21 ingredients and flagged 0 for potential concerns. While not dangerous, pet owners with sensitive dogs may want to consider alternatives with cleaner ingredient lists.

With no flagged ingredients, this is a clean formula. The first ingredient is Viandes et sous-produits animaux. It scores particularly well for sensitive stomach and grain free and all natural.

Feeding Guide for vitalive Junior

General feeding guidelines based on your dog's weight (adjust based on activity level and body condition):

• Small dogs (under 20 lbs): ½–1 cup per day, split into 2 meals
• Medium dogs (20–50 lbs): 1–2 cups per day, split into 2 meals
• Large dogs (50+ lbs): 2–3+ cups per day, split into 2 meals

When switching to vitalive Junior, transition slowly over 7–10 days — start with 25% new food mixed with 75% old food, increasing gradually. Watch for digestive upset (loose stool, vomiting, excessive gas) during the transition. If issues persist beyond 10 days, the formula may not suit your dog.

How We Score Pet Food

Our safety score uses a position-weighted formula: ingredients listed first (higher concentration) receive more weight in the calculation. Each ingredient is scored 1-10 based on published veterinary research and regulatory data. The final product score reflects the overall ingredient quality, with penalties for known carcinogens, artificial preservatives, low-quality fillers, and artificial colors.

What to Look For in Dog Food

• Named protein first — "Chicken" or "Salmon" is better than "Meat by-products"
• Minimal fillers — Avoid corn gluten meal, wheat middlings, soy flour as top ingredients
• No artificial preservatives — BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin are linked to health concerns
• No artificial colors — Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2 serve no nutritional purpose for dogs
• Omega fatty acids — Flaxseed, fish oil, or salmon oil support skin and coat health
• Joint support for seniors — Glucosamine and chondroitin for older dogs

Disclaimer

PetFoodScored provides ingredient safety information for educational purposes only. We are not veterinarians. Always consult your vet before making dietary changes for your pet. Our scores are algorithmic assessments, not veterinary medical advice.