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Real label-based analyses of dog and cat food. Search by brand, product, ingredients, or rating.
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Orijen Amazing Grains Six Fish Recipe
DogDry★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 5.0 -
Wildes Land Adult Chicken & Salmon with Cranberries & Safflower Oil
CatWet★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 5.0 -
Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken Recipe
CatWet★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 5.0 -
Ownat Prime Grain Free Sterilized
CatDry★︎★︎★︎★︎☆︎ 4.5 -
Natural Balance Reserve Duck & Green Pea Recipe for Cats
CatDry★︎★︎☆︎☆︎☆︎ 2.5 -
Advance Veterinary Diets Atopic & Food Sensitivity Mini with Trout
DogDry★︎★︎★︎☆︎☆︎ 3.0 -
Natural Kitchen Cat Puree Premium Creamy Treats – Squab x Chicken Essence x Egg Yolk Recipe
CatWet★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 5.0 -
Tuna + Crab
CatWet★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 5.0 -
Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Raw Coated Kibble Small Breed Cage-Free Chicken Recipe
DogDry★︎★︎★︎★︎☆︎ 4.5 -
Unknown product
PetDry★︎★︎☆︎☆︎☆︎ 2.0 -
Unknown product
☆︎☆︎☆︎☆︎☆︎ 0.0 -
bark & whiskers Joint Support
★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 5.0 -
Chicken Meat Puree
Wet★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 5.0 -
Unknown product
Dry★︎★︎★︎☆︎☆︎ 3.0 -
HERO Chicken Recipe
CatDry★︎★︎★︎★︎☆︎ 4.0 -
PetNC Natural Care Skin & Coat Soft Chews
DogDry★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 5.0 -
PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews
Dog★︎★︎★︎★︎☆︎ 4.5 -
Salican deCare Kidney Care Chicken & Duck Mousse
CatWet★︎★︎★︎★︎★︎ 5.0
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How to use the app
Analyze pet food ingredients
Review ingredient quality, potential concerns, protein, fat, fiber, moisture, dry matter basis, and AAFCO statement details.
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Use the pet food rating and public reviews to compare dog food reviews, cat food reviews, and similar products.
Features
What you can check
Pet food ingredient checker
Use the ingredient checker to review named proteins, fillers, additives, and ingredient quality in dog food or cat food recipes.
Why it matters
Why it matters: even premium-looking brands can include ingredients owners may want to review closely, such as BHA, BHT, propylene glycol, carrageenan, vague animal ingredients, or heavy filler use.
Pet food nutrition analyzer
Compare guaranteed analysis values, dry matter basis protein and fat, moisture, fiber, and other nutrition details across dry, wet, raw, freeze-dried, and air-dried food.
Why it matters
Why it matters: moisture can make two foods look very different on the label, so dry matter basis helps you compare protein and fat more fairly before trusting a front-of-pack claim.
Pet food rating and reviews
Read each pet food review as a label-based product summary, then compare dog food review and cat food review results by rating, animal type, and food format.
Why it matters
Why it matters: a high rating alone is not enough; comparing the review details helps you see whether the recipe fits your pet's species, food format, and nutrition priorities.
Methodology
How we score
Every food gets the same five checks, read straight from the printed label — no marketing claims, no brand sponsorship.
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Transparency
How clearly the label names its animal ingredients, instead of vague terms.
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Protein source
The balance of named animal protein versus plant protein.
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Protein quality
Whether the proteins are real muscle meat or lower-grade fractions.
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Whole food
How much comes from recognizable whole foods versus processed bits.
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Mineral quality
Whether minerals are organic and bioavailable, or cheaper inorganic forms.
Why label details matter
A product name or front-of-pack claim rarely tells the full story. The ingredient list shows what the recipe is built from, the guaranteed analysis shows the printed nutrition values, dry matter basis makes wet and dry foods easier to compare, and the AAFCO statement helps you understand whether the food is presented as complete and balanced.
Browse recent pet food reviews to compare real products by rating, ingredient count, animal type, and food format. Each analysis helps you look beyond marketing claims and focus on the label details that matter.
If you are choosing between dog food and cat food options, the same scanner can help you read the label, analyze pet food ingredients, and compare nutrition before making a decision.
For the official rules behind these label terms, see AAFCO's guide to understanding pet food.
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What we keep finding
Across 860 foods we've scored from the printed label:
- 17%
list an unnamed animal protein — vague terms like 'meat meal' or 'animal fat' that hide the species.
Why named proteins matter → - 0.2%
contain BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin. The additives the internet warns about are rare — vague proteins and fillers are the real pattern.
How to read a label → - 39%
earn a full five stars on the label alone.
Pet food scanner FAQ
What is a pet food scanner?
A pet food scanner lets you upload a photo of a dog or cat food label so the app can read the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis, and package details, then turn them into a clearer review.
Can Moesonson review both dog food and cat food?
Yes. Moesonson can analyze dog food and cat food labels, then organize the review by animal type, food format, ingredients, nutrition, and rating.
Why compare pet food on a dry matter basis?
Dry matter basis removes moisture from the comparison, which makes wet food, dry food, raw food, freeze-dried food, and air-dried food easier to compare fairly.
Does a pet food rating replace veterinary advice?
No. A pet food rating is a label-based review to help owners understand ingredients and nutrition. Pets with medical conditions or special diets should be guided by a veterinarian.
How does Moesonson rate pet food?
Moesonson scores each food straight from the printed label — the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO statement. Every product gets the same checks for ingredient transparency, protein source and quality, mineral quality, and whole-food content. No marketing claims, no sponsorship.
Is the pet food scanner free?
Yes. Browsing pet food reviews on Moesonson is free, and scanning your own label in the app is free with no sign-up required. It works in your browser or as an iOS and Android app.
How is Moesonson different from other pet food review sites?
Moesonson is independent and label-based. No brand pays to be listed or to score higher, and ratings come from the printed ingredient and nutrition panel — not marketing, sponsored placements, or barcode databases.