Carrefour

vitalive Junior

Good

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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

About This Product

vitalive Junior by Carrefour is a dog food product that scored 7/10 on our ingredient safety scale. This is a moderate score. While not concerning overall, some ingredients warrant attention. We analyzed 21 ingredients in this formula and found no major safety concerns.

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.