Bowl Charts
6.3
Acceptable
Overall Rating

Ingredient Audit

Ingredient audit — 39 ingredients in position order.
IngredientRatingTypeToxicityExplanationSource
Chicken by-product meal
Acceptable——Named poultry by-product meal. It can be a usable animal-derived protein/mineral ingredient, but it is less transparent and less desirable as a quality signal than chicken meal because by-product composition can vary.AAFCO poultry by-product meal definition
Whole grain ground corn
Positive——Clearly identified whole grain corn ingredient, with ground form describing processing.Veterinary nutrition references for grains; AAFCO labeling framework
Wheat flour
Acceptable——Processed wheat fraction. Acceptable carbohydrate/formulation ingredient, but less strong than whole grain wheat.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; veterinary nutrition references
Rice bran
Acceptable——Processed rice fraction. Can be useful but is not the same as whole rice or brown rice.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; veterinary nutrition references
Chicken fat
Positive——Named animal fat source. Transparent and useful as a fat/palatability/energy ingredient.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Merck Veterinary Manual fat/nutrient reference
Meat meal
Concern—Not toxic, but quality/transparency penaltyGeneric rendered meat ingredient with unclear animal source.AAFCO rendered product definitions
Dried yeast
Acceptable——Yeast ingredient may support palatability, nutrients, or fermentation-derived components, but function depends on type and amount.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Needs verification for intended function
Dried plain beet pulp
Positive——Recognized functional fiber source used in pet foods.Veterinary nutrition references; AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
Natural flavor
Concern—Not toxic, but quality/transparency penaltyVague flavoring term without a clear source.AAFCO/FDA pet food labeling framework
Salt
Acceptable——Common sodium/chloride source used for electrolyte balancing and palatability.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Potassium chloride
Acceptable——Named potassium/chloride source used for electrolyte/mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
DL-Methionine
Acceptable——Named amino acid supplement used to balance the amino acid profile or support formulation needs.Merck Veterinary Manual amino acid/nutrient reference
Choline chloride
Acceptable——Named choline source used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual nutrient reference
Dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product
Acceptable——Named microbial fermentation product, but strain and guaranteed live count details are not shown.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references
Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product
Acceptable——Fermentation product/probiotic-style listing, but strain ID, guaranteed CFU, and survivability details are not provided.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references
Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
Acceptable——Named microbial fermentation product, but strain ID, guaranteed CFU, and survivability details are missing.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references
Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
Acceptable—Mild watchNamed microbial fermentation product, but strain, CFU, survivability, and strain-specific safety details are not provided.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references; Needs verification for strain-specific safety
Dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product
Acceptable——Named microbial fermentation product, but strain and guaranteed live count details are missing.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references
Vitamin E supplement
Acceptable——Named vitamin supplement used for nutrient balancing and antioxidant nutrient support.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Iron proteinate
Acceptable——Chelated iron source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Zinc proteinate
Acceptable——Chelated zinc source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Copper proteinate
Acceptable——Chelated copper source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Ferrous sulfate
Acceptable——Named iron source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Zinc sulfate
Acceptable——Named zinc source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Manganese sulfate
Acceptable——Named manganese source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Copper sulfate
Acceptable——Named copper source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Potassium iodide
Acceptable——Named iodine source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Thiamine mononitrate
Acceptable——Named vitamin B1 form used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Manganese proteinate
Acceptable——Chelated manganese source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Vitamin A supplement
Acceptable——Named vitamin supplement used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Biotin
Acceptable——Named B vitamin used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Niacin
Acceptable——Named B vitamin used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Calcium pantothenate
Acceptable——Named vitamin B5 source used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Sodium selenite
Acceptable——Named selenium source used for trace mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Acceptable——Named vitamin B6 form used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Vitamin B12 supplement
Acceptable——Named vitamin supplement used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Riboflavin
Acceptable——Named vitamin B2 nutrient used for vitamin balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Vitamin D3 supplement
Acceptable——Named vitamin supplement used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Folic acid
Acceptable——Named B vitamin used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference