8.7
Positive
Overall Rating
31
Positive
18
Acceptable
2
Concern
Ingredient Audit
| Ingredient | Rating | Type | Toxicity | Explanation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 watch | Recognizable 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 watch | Botanical 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 watch | Botanical 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 |