Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage
Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage scores 3/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (strong — 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (moderate — 38% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated Sep 2026
How this score is made
This score isn’t a hand-wavy impression: it reads what the label actually prints — the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis and AAFCO adequacy statement — and runs it through the same algorithmic rubric as every other product. No brand pays for placement, and there are no affiliate links on reviewed products.
Is Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage dry dog food good?
Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage is a dry dog food rated 3 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, animal by-products make up a significant share of the protein. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Poultry.
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Free From:
Pros
- Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
- Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.
- Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.
- Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
- Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 28% |
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| Fat | 11% |
| Est. Carbs | 40% |
| Fiber | 9% |
| Ash | 11% |
Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 25% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10% |
| Est. Carbs | 35% |
| Fiber | 8% |
| Moisture | 12% |
| Ash | 10% |
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Medium (28% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.
- Fat is Medium (11% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.
Ingredients Analysis
18 of 21 matched
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1 Chicken Meat
Animal ProteinDescription
The dominant animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also high in iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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2 Meat
Animal ProteinDescription
The meat of unspecified parts of unnamed animals.
Why Notice?
Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Could be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
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3 Chicken By-Products
Animal ProteinDescription
Parts of slaughtered chicken including organs, necks, and feet. Variable nutritional quality.
Why Concerned?
By-products can vary in quality and nutritional value depending on what parts are included.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed poultry products could be made of "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter), turkey, chicken, roadkill, birds, which are not safe for consumption.
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4 Vegetable Meal
CarbsDescription
Could be any type of vegetables and legumes, such as beets, potatoes, or soybeans.
Why Concerned?
Unspecified plant products made of unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Without specifying the source, by-products and contaminated plant parts could be used to produce unnamed plant products.
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5 Chicken Fat
FatDescription
The fatty layer separated during the cooking process, with a high level of omega 6, It is more preferable by dogs and cats over other types of fats.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal fat with high digestibility and biological value.
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6 Rice
CarbsDescription
Without its bran and germ (the main source of nutrients), white rice is considered as "empty carbs".
Why Concerned?
A common filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
- 7 Ground Yellow Soybean
No match found in database
- 8 Dried Corn
No match found in database
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9 Beet Pulp
CarbsDescription
The leftover pulp after sugar is extracted from sugar beets, contains higher fiber and less sugar compared to whole beets.
Why Concerned?
Controversial - Some say it is a good dietary fiber source, some believe it is just an inexpensive filler.
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10 Propylene Glycol
Food AdditiveDescription
Propylene glycol is a humectant found in some dog foods and snacks to help reduce moisture, maintain its texture, and prevent the growth of bacteria. It is a chemical substance extracted from ethylene glycol, also known as antifreeze, and it is also used in automobile antifreeze. It is often associated with asthma and allergic reactions with pets, making it very controversial.
Why Notice?
A food additive that might cause health issues.
Uncertain/Risky
Cats are particularly sensitive to this chemical and can cause "Heinz body anemia", so it is no longer allowed to be used in cat food.
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11 Chicken
Animal ProteinDescription
The dominant animal protein source in pet foods. Other than protein, it is also high in iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins.
Why Prefer?
A high-quality animal protein with high digestibility and biological value.
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12 Lecithin
FatDescription
A fat essential in body cells, it could be extracted from different food like soybean. It acts as an emulsifier that helps fats mixing with other ingredients.
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13 Bentonite
OthersDescription
A clay that uses as an anti-caking agent in pet food. It provides additional minerals and acts as a toxin absorber in the body.
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14 Salt
OthersDescription
Mainly added to enhance the flavor, might cause kidney and blood pressure issues in a larger dose. High-quality pet foods should get a sufficient amount from raw meat, additional salt is not necessary.
Why Concerned?
A controversial ingredient that might cause health issues, unnecessary for the risk.
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15 Potassium Chloride
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of potassium, which offers 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body. It is essential for important functions like nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and carbon dioxide / oxygen transport.
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16 Vitamin Mix
SupplementDescription
A premixed blend of vitamins for nutritional supplementation.
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17 Mineral Mix
SupplementDescription
A blend of essential minerals for nutritional supplementation.
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18 L-threonine
(Detected): Threonine
SupplementDescription
An essential amino acid (building blocks of protein) to control normal physiologic function, such as insulin release.
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19 Potassium Sorbate
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of potassium, which offers 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body. It is essential for important functions like nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and carbon dioxide / oxygen transport.
- 20 Chlorophyll
No match found in database
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21 Yucca Schidigera Extract
CarbsDescription
Yucca schidigera is a desert plant found in the arid southwestern US and Mexico. It has been shown to reduce fecal aroma (poop's smell) without any harmful effect.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Meat, Chicken By-Products appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Meat, Propylene Glycol.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Meat, Chicken By-Products, Vegetable Meal, and 1 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Ingredient matching note: 18 of 21 ingredients were matched. One early unmatched item was Ground Yellow Soybean, Dried Corn. We update our ingredient database over time, so this analysis may become more complete if you check again later.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low- Named 38%
- Unnamed 31%
- By-products 31%
Low clarity: only 38% of Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 31% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 31% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Unnamed
By-products
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage dry dog food Review
Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.
Best for
- Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
- Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
Key takeaways
- Animal by-products account for 31% of the protein, which can vary in quality.
- Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Poultry.
- On a dry-matter basis: 28% protein, 11% fat, 40% estimated carbohydrates.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage good for dogs?
Mostly — Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage is a solid mid-tier choice at 3 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s label-based analysis, pairing moderate ingredient transparency with strong animal protein content. It shows real strengths alongside a few trade-offs, so weigh the ingredient list against your dog’s needs — allergies, life stage and protein preference.
Does Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage does not include Dairy or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage does not include Egg or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage contain Legumes?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage does not include Legumes or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage does not include Nuts or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Is Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage grain-free?
No — Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage is not grain-free: the printed ingredient list includes Grains (gluten-free). That mainly matters for pets with a diagnosed grain sensitivity or allergy; most dogs tolerate grains well as an energy source. If your dog must avoid grains, choose a recipe without these ingredients.
What are the main protein sources in Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage?
The main animal proteins in Imperial Vita Dog All Life Stage are Chicken Meat, Chicken. Each is named by species on the printed ingredient list — a protein-clarity strength in Moesonson’s scoring, because named sources let you verify what your dog is eating and avoid specific proteins when managing food allergies.
