Bowl Charts
8.7
Positive
Overall Rating

Ingredient Audit

Ingredient audit — 51 ingredients in position order.
IngredientRatingTypeToxicityExplanationSource
Chicken
Positive————
Turkey
Positive——Clear named animal protein.AAFCO meat/poultry ingredient definitions
Salmon
Positive——Clear named animal/fish protein.AAFCO fish/meat ingredient definitions
Whole herring
Positive——Named whole fish ingredient with species transparency.AAFCO fish ingredient labeling framework
Chicken liver
Positive——Named animal organ protein from a clear species. Clear and useful animal-derived food ingredient.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Tufts Petfoodology by-products/organ meats guidance
Dehydrated chicken
Positive——Named animal protein with processing form disclosed. Dehydrated form does not reduce the clear species transparency.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
Dehydrated turkey
Positive——Named animal protein with processing form disclosed.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework
Dehydrated chicken liver
Positive——Named animal organ protein with species and processing form disclosed.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Tufts Petfoodology organ meat/by-product nutrition guidance
Dehydrated egg
Positive——Named egg ingredient with processing form disclosed. Useful animal-derived food ingredient.AAFCO egg product ingredient definitions; veterinary nutrition references
Dehydrated sardine
Positive——Named fish protein with species and processing form disclosed.AAFCO fish ingredient labeling framework
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
Whole red lentils
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Whole pinto beans
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse/bean ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Whole navy beans
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse/bean ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Whole green lentils
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Whole chickpeas
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Whole peas
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates; AAFCO labeling framework
Turkey giblets
Positive——Named species organ/giblet ingredient. Organ/by-product ingredients can be nutritionally useful when the animal source is clear.AAFCO by-product labeling framework; Tufts Petfoodology organ meat/by-product guidance
Eggs
Positive——Recognizable animal-derived food ingredient and protein source.AAFCO egg product definitions; veterinary nutrition references
Natural chicken flavor
Acceptable——Named animal-source flavoring. More transparent than generic natural flavor, but still mainly a palatability aid.AAFCO/FDA pet food labeling framework
Dried apple pomace
Positive——Named fruit-derived fiber ingredient. Useful functional fiber source, though amount determines recipe-level impact.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; veterinary nutrition fiber references
Pollock oil
Positive——Named fish oil source with species transparency. Useful omega-fat ingredient.Merck Veterinary Manual fat/nutrient reference; AAFCO labeling framework
Chicken heart
Positive——Named animal organ protein from a clear species. Organ meats can be nutritionally useful and transparent when named.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Tufts Petfoodology by-products/organ meats guidance
Vitamin E supplement
Acceptable——Named vitamin supplement used for nutrient balancing and antioxidant nutrient support.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Whole pumpkin
Positive——Recognizable whole vegetable ingredient and fiber/carbohydrate source.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance; veterinary nutrition references
Whole butternut squash
Positive——Recognizable whole vegetable ingredient and carbohydrate/fiber source.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance; veterinary nutrition references
Collard greens
Positive——Recognizable leafy vegetable ingredient. Good independent whole-food ingredient signal.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Whole apples
Positive——Recognizable whole fruit ingredient. Positive independent food ingredient signal.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Whole pears
Positive——Recognizable whole fruit ingredient.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Whole cranberries
Positive——Recognizable whole fruit ingredient.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Dried Kelp
Acceptable—Mild watchRecognizable seaweed ingredient often used as a mineral/iodine source, but iodine content and dose can matter.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; Needs verification for iodine level/source
Salt
Acceptable——Common sodium/chloride source used for electrolyte balancing and palatability.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Zinc proteinate
Acceptable——Chelated zinc source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Mixed Tocopherols
Positive——Natural antioxidant/preservative commonly used to protect fats from oxidation.FDA/AAFCO ingredient and food additive framework; veterinary nutrition references
Niacin
Acceptable——Named B vitamin used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Thiamine mononitrate
Acceptable——Named vitamin B1 form 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
Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Acceptable——Named vitamin B6 form 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
Folic acid
Acceptable——Named B vitamin 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
Copper proteinate
Acceptable——Chelated copper source used for mineral balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
Acceptable——Probiotic or fermentation product listing, but strain ID, guaranteed CFU, survivability, and end-of-shelf-life guarantee are not shown here.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references; AAFCO labeling context
Dried chicory root
Positive——Recognized prebiotic fiber source, commonly used for inulin/fructan-type prebiotic support.Veterinary prebiotic/probiotic references; Today’s Veterinary Practice
Turmeric
Acceptable——Recognizable botanical/spice, but functional value depends on form, dose, and intended use.Needs verification
Sarsaparilla root
Concern—Mild watchBotanical root ingredient with unclear pet-food safety, active compounds, form, and dose.Needs verification
Althea root
Acceptable——Botanical/root ingredient. It may have functional intent, but form, dose, and pet-food relevance are not clear from the name alone.Needs verification
Rosehips
Acceptable——Recognizable botanical/fruit ingredient, but pet-food value depends on form and amount.Needs verification
Juniper berries
Concern—Mild watchBotanical berry ingredient with dog-specific safety and dose uncertainty. Functional value and extract/whole-berry form are unclear.Needs verification
Citric Acid
Acceptable——Common acidifier/preservative-support ingredient. It can be useful in formulation but is not a whole-food ingredient or strong quality signal.AAFCO/FDA ingredient labeling and food additive framework
Rosemary Extract
Positive——Natural antioxidant/preservative ingredient when used in standard pet-food form.FDA/AAFCO ingredient and food additive framework; veterinary nutrition references