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Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit

dry food · dogs · 89/100 · Excellent

Looking for an alternative to Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit's 89/100. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit vs its best alternative

Criterion Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit Orijen Puppy
Overall grade A 89/100 A 93/100
Protein quality A A
Nutritional balance A A
Few undesirables A A
Ingredient transparency B A
Species fit B A
Crude protein35%38%
Protein (dry matter)38.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs28%18%
First ingredient Fresh chicken Fresh chicken

Wins on ingredient transparency and species fit ; 38% crude protein vs 35%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

4 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1 A Orijen Puppy 93/100 +4 Wins on ingredient transparency and species fit ; 38% crude protein vs 35%.
  2. #2 A Orijen Original Adult Poulet 92/100 +3 Wins on ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 35%.
  3. #3 A Orijen Six Fish 91/100 +2 Wins on ingredient transparency ; 38% crude protein vs 35%.
  4. #4 A Acana Wild Prairie Recipe 90/100 +1 Wins on ingredient transparency.

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1 A ZIWI Peak Air-Dried Beef Recipe 91/100 raw food
  2. #2 A Pure Pet Food Chicken Dinner Air-Dried 89/100 raw food
  3. #3 A Lily's Kitchen Terrine Grain-Free 87/100 wet food
  4. #4 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon 86/100 wet food
  5. #5 A Lily's Kitchen Cottage Pie with Beef 86/100 wet food
  6. #6 A Atavik Pâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet 85/100 wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit's 89/100, among dry food for dogs. 4 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit?

Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit scores 89/100 (A) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.