3.  If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points

4.  For every grain "mill run" or non-specific grain source, subtract 5 points

5.  If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (I.e. "ground brown
     rice", "brewer's rice", "rice Flour" are all the same grain), subtract 5 points

6.  If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients,
     subtract 3 points 

7.  If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points

8 .  If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points

9.  If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points

10.  If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points

11.  If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources),
       subtract 2 points

12.  If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points

13.  If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog isn't allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points

14.  If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isn't allergic to beef), subtract 1 point

15.  If it contains salt, subtract 1 point

Extra Credit:

1.  If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points

2.  If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points

3.  If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points

4.  If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points

5.  If the food contains fruit, add 3 points

6.  If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points

7.  If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points

8.  If the food contains barley, add 2 points

9.  If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points

10.  If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point

11.  If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point

12.  For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count "chicken" and
       "chicken meal" as only one protein source, but "chicken" and "salmon" as 2 different sources),
        add 1 point

13.  If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point

14.  If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide-free, add 1 point