Bowl Charts
7.4
Acceptable
Overall Rating

Ingredient Audit

Ingredient audit — 48 ingredients in position order.
IngredientRatingTypeToxicityExplanationSource
Beef
Positive——Clear named animal protein. Named animal proteins are transparent and useful dog food ingredients when judged independently.AAFCO meat ingredient definitions
Peas
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates
Garbanzo Beans
Positive——Recognizable whole pulse ingredient. Positive independent food ingredient signal.Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates
Lamb Meal
Positive——Named animal meal and concentrated animal protein ingredient.AAFCO meal/rendered product definitions
Canola oil
Acceptable——Named plant oil/fat ingredient. Acceptable fat source but not as strong a functional signal as named animal fats or fish oils under this model.Merck Veterinary Manual fat/nutrient reference; AAFCO labeling framework
Egg product
Positive——Named animal-derived protein/nutrient ingredient.AAFCO egg product ingredient definition; veterinary nutrition references
Wild Boar
Positive——Clear named animal protein.AAFCO meat ingredient definitions
Fish meal
Acceptable——Animal meal source is fish, but the specific fish species is not named. Useful but less transparent than salmon meal or whitefish meal.AAFCO fish meal/rendered product definitions
Pea flour
Acceptable——Processed pea fraction. Acceptable, but less meaningful than whole peas.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; veterinary nutrition references
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 tomato pomace
Positive——Recognized plant fiber ingredient that may contribute functional fiber.AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; veterinary nutrition references
Natural flavor
Concern—Not toxic, but quality/transparency penaltyVague flavoring term without a clear source.AAFCO/FDA pet food labeling framework
Flaxseed
Positive——Recognizable seed ingredient with fiber and fat-related nutritional value.Veterinary nutrition references for fats/fiber; AAFCO labeling framework
Salmon Oil
Positive——Named fish oil/omega fat source.Merck Veterinary Manual fat/nutrient reference
Salt
Acceptable——Common sodium/chloride source used for electrolyte balancing and palatability.Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Choline chloride
Acceptable——Named choline source used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual nutrient reference
Taurine
Acceptable——Named amino acid-like nutrient supplement used for formulation support.Merck Veterinary Manual amino acid/nutrient reference
Dried chicory root
Positive——Recognized prebiotic fiber source, commonly used for inulin/fructan-type prebiotic support.Veterinary prebiotic/probiotic references; Today’s Veterinary Practice
Tomatoes
Positive——Recognizable vegetable/fruit ingredient used in food. Normal ripe tomato ingredient is treated as a good food ingredient; plant parts or unripe forms would be different.ASPCA people-food caution guidance; veterinary nutrition references
Blueberries
Positive——Recognizable fruit ingredient.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Raspberries
Positive——Recognizable fruit ingredient.ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Yucca schidigera extract
Acceptable—Mild watchBotanical extract often used functionally, but extract form, active compounds, and dose are not clear from the ingredient name alone.Needs verification
Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum
Acceptable——Named probiotic organism, but strain and guaranteed live count details are missing.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references
Dried Bacillus Subtilis
Acceptable——Listed microbial ingredient, but strain ID and guaranteed CFU are not provided in the ingredient name.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references; AAFCO labeling context
Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Acceptable——Named probiotic organism, but strain ID, guaranteed CFU, and shelf-life survivability are not provided here.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references
Dried Enterococcus Faecium
Acceptable—Mild watchNamed probiotic organism, but strain, CFU, survivability, and safety details are not shown in the ingredient name.Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references; Needs verification for strain-specific safety
Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis
Acceptable——Named probiotic organism, but strain, CFU level, and survivability through shelf life are not shown.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
Acceptable——Named vitamin B6 form used for nutrient balancing.Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Vitamin B12
Acceptable——Named vitamin 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
Acceptable——Named vitamin 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